South Africa

$1,580+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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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 March 24, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops42h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/231:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops42h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,580
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops44h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/41:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,589
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am
SMF
-
DUR
3 stops43h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/2012:05 pm
DUR
-
SMF
3 stops39h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,630
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/38:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops42h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/101:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,633
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2511:45 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/292:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops41h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,635
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 10/2511:56 am
SMF
-
DUR
3 stops37h 59m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/2912:25 pm
DUR
-
SMF
3 stops43h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,667
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/158:37 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops39h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/216:55 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops36h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,672
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:16 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops32h 44m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/102:45 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops40h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,685
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:37 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops39h 53m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/512:35 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops40h 03m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,705
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:00 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops40h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/238:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops31h 03m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,715
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/911:44 pm
SMF
-
JNB
3 stops43h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1610:50 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops56h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,757
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/182:27 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops36h 03m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/31:00 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21$1,763

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 March 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,580
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,214
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to South Africa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/4

1:00 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops38h 57m

$1,589

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-4:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

2:45 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops40h 13m

$1,685

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

12:44 pm-5:30 am

2 stops31h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/25

7:10 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops35h 06m

$1,825

SacramentoDurban

SMF - DUR

SMFDUR

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/19

10:06 am-10:35 am

3 stops39h 29m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/10

12:05 pm-6:51 pm

3 stops39h 46m

$1,848

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/19

8:16 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops60h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/10

7:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$2,091

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

2:31 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops40h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/25

2:45 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops41h 38m

$2,126

SacramentoDurban

SMF - DUR

SMFDUR

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/19

10:07 am-10:35 am

3 stops39h 28m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/10

6:40 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$2,238

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

10:13 am-6:35 pm

2 stops47h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

1:45 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops42h 10m

$2,257

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/19

11:10 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops52h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/10

1:50 pm-10:37 pm

3 stops41h 47m

$2,305
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/18

10:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/3

8:05 pm-11:12 am

1 stop24h 07m

$2,349

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Deals found on 3/20

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa (average of $770). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa 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 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 March 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways and 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.

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

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

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

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 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, Delta, and British Airways can get you from Sacramento to South Africa in just under 22h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 40m. 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?

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa (average of $770). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa 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 South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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