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$862+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa

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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:21 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops47h 39m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/281:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops42h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/65:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 9/138:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops30h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,880
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/286:04 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops44h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/55:20 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops54h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,905
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/27:35 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 9/95:55 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops32h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,925
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1410:55 pm
SMF
-
JNB
3 stops44h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/282:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops41h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/19$1,961
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/911:00 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops31h 10m
Lufthansa
Thu 12/319:30 am
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops45h 12m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/18$2,008
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/35:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops28h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 9/1010:00 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops31h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$2,080
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/288:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
1 stop22h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 12/58:50 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops35h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$2,080
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:13 am
SMF
-
CPT
1 stop22h 07m
United Airlines
Thu 9/107:50 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops33h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$2,100
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/147:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 10/289:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops33h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/19$2,138
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/92:20 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/311:50 pm
CPT
-
SMF
3 stops42h 51m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/18$2,383
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/149:41 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops38h 39m
SWISS
Wed 10/288:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops35h 01m
SWISS
Deal found 7/19$2,385

Find flight deals from Sacramento to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated July 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,534
(oojo)

One-way from

$862
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,758
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

8:00 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$1,880

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/28

6:04 am-12:05 pm

2 stops44h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/5

5:20 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops54h 08m

$1,905

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

7:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

5:55 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops32h 26m

$1,925

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

10:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$2,080

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/28

8:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/5

8:50 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$2,080
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/3

8:13 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

7:50 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$2,100

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/14

7:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

9:40 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$2,138

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/14

9:41 am-9:20 am

2 stops38h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

8:40 pm-10:41 pm

3 stops35h 01m

$2,385

SacramentoDurban

SMF - DUR

SMFDUR

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/4

10:48 pm-10:40 am

2 stops50h 52m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/11

11:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$2,465

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/9

11:10 am-5:45 am

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/31

8:50 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop31h 48m

$2,601

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated July 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Sacramento to South Africa. 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Africa from Sacramento.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to South Africa?

    British Airways, United Airlines, and Lufthansa can get you from Sacramento to South Africa in just under 24h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 02m. The distance between Sacramento and South Africa is about 10208 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to South Africa?

    While some choose either Sacramento Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Sacramento Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Sacramento Intl - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Sacramento to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to South Africa?

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

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Top airline flying from Sacramento to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento to South Africa. 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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