South Africa

$1,058+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa

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SMF — JNB
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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Cheap 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,293
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$1,058
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,556
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 14, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 9/2111:52 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops47h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/49:50 amJNB - SMF
2 stops38h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/274:55 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops36h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,426
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sat 10/42:32 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops35h 18mQatar Airways
Wed 10/296:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/13$1,556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 10/278:00 amSMF - CPT
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:50 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,630
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:34 amSMF - CPT
3 stops61h 51mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1110:40 amCPT - SMF
3 stops57h 13mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,690
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:10 amSMF - JNB
3 stops42h 10mAir Canada
Sat 10/47:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:00 amSMF - CPT
1 stop27h 15mDelta
Tue 11/119:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop23h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 7/812:57 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops42h 13mQatar Airways
Tue 8/198:25 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,906
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/42:11 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops42h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/27:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,925
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/412:58 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops35h 22mSWISS
Sat 8/27:35 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops58h 31mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$2,386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/812:01 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop22h 39mDelta
Tue 8/1911:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops29h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/12$2,432
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/32:20 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops34h 10mLufthansa
Thu 10/309:30 amCPT - SMF
2 stops44h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$3,179

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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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SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/21

11:52 pm-8:20 am

2 stops47h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

9:50 am-2:57 pm

2 stops38h 07m

$1,293

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

4:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

6:45 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops36h 54m

$1,426

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/4

2:32 pm-10:50 am

2 stops35h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/29

6:55 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$1,556

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

8:50 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$1,630

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

10:34 am-9:25 am

3 stops61h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

10:40 am-9:53 am

3 stops57h 13m

$1,690

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/21

6:10 am-9:20 am

3 stops42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

7:35 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,756

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

7:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

9:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 45m

$1,850

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

12:57 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/19

8:25 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops34h 33m

$1,906

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/4

2:11 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops42h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

7:00 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,925

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/4

12:58 pm-9:20 am

2 stops35h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

7:35 pm-9:06 pm

3 stops58h 31m

$2,386

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 14, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Delta and SWISS. 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,285Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,807Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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