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$834+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/157:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/2312:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops44h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,449
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/238:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,489
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/17:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/158:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops35h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,491
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops41h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/138:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops35h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,515
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/238:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops34h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,528
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/228:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,529
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/187:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/238:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,534
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/251:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops42h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,568
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops40h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/2012:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops44h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,574
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1611:31 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops36h 09m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/238:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,592
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/157:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops40h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/1912:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops43h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/8$1,594

Find flight deals from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,491
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$834
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,226
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/17

7:05 am-8:50 am

2 stops40h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

2:45 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,636

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/17

6:00 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops31h 32m

$2,484
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

12:28 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

9:55 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop30h 01m

$2,645

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/18

7:20 pm-6:43 pm

3 stops56h 23m

$2,670

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

7:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

9:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$2,705

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

8:09 am-9:20 am

3 stops40h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/17

7:20 pm-10:37 pm

3 stops36h 17m

$2,726

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/18

9:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$3,065
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

7:12 pm-3:50 pm

3 stops35h 38m

$834

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

7:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops49h 50m

$858

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/12

1:30 pm-10:30 am

3 stops60h 00m

$866

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Deals found on 3/12

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to OR Tambo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $770). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated March 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways and American Airlines from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,444 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 2 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take about 27h 40m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,484. The distance from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 10480 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $1,233. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $1,350 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $770). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,146). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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