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$1,233+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Mon 7/20
Mon 7/27
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 June 20, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/3111:10 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/319:45 am
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops37h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,564
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 9/2811:38 am
SMF
-
DUR
3 stops37h 57m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/212:05 pm
DUR
-
SMF
3 stops39h 03m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/15$1,686
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/112:05 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops40h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20$1,802
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 7/296:42 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops41h 28m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/102:05 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops37h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,858
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 9/2410:15 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/281:15 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops42h 18m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/15$1,913
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 7/3111:43 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops28h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/312:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops41h 18m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/15$2,017
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 7/172:17 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops38h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/2410:50 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops56h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$2,101
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 7/3111:43 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops33h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3110:00 pm
JNB
-
SMF
1 stop33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$2,130
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops41h 20m
SWISS
Tue 8/117:20 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops34h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 6/20$2,140
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/292:17 pm
SMF
-
JNB
3 stops43h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1010:00 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops29h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$2,180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 9/2810:55 pm
SMF
-
DUR
2 stops50h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 10/211:15 am
DUR
-
SMF
2 stops43h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$2,465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 9/248:18 am
SMF
-
CPT
1 stop22h 02m
United Airlines
Mon 9/287:50 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops34h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$2,500

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 June 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,564
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$1,233
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,502
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to South Africa 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 June 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/31

11:10 pm-8:20 am

2 stops48h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 am-2:23 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$1,564

SacramentoDurban

SMF - DUR

SMFDUR

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/28

11:38 am-10:35 am

3 stops37h 57m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/2

12:05 pm-6:08 pm

3 stops39h 03m

$1,686

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/4

7:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/11

2:05 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,802

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/24

10:15 am-10:15 am

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

1:15 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$1,913

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

6:42 am-9:10 am

2 stops41h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

2:05 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$1,979

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/4

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/11

7:20 pm-9:00 pm

3 stops34h 40m

$2,140

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/31

10:54 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

10:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$2,141

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

2:17 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops43h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

10:00 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$2,231

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/30

10:54 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/6

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$2,298

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/16

5:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/23

10:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops55h 40m

$2,302

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Deals found on 6/16

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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 June 20, 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
11,715 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,715 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,715 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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?

    Qatar Airways and United Airlines can get you from Sacramento to South Africa in just under 34h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 21m. The distance between Sacramento and South Africa is about 10480 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 - Durban King Shaka Intl or Sacramento Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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