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$1,156+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa

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SMF — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,424
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$1,156
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,319
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/157:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 stops33h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/812:57 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/169:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,536
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 10/46:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 10/296:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 10/272:10 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:50 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop33h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,657
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/144:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops29h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 5/179:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops52h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/2712:25 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Tue 11/119:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop23h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,849
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:09 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops37h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/114:35 pmCPT - SMF
3 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/1412:09 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop22h 31mDelta
Sat 5/1711:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/30$2,820
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/311:40 amSMF - CPT
2 stops38h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 10/308:50 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops35h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$3,907
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/53:55 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/179:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops29h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$7,109

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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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South Africa

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Price

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-6:22 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$1,424

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/29

6:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,578

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

2:10 pm-7:40 am

2 stops32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

8:50 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop33h 02m

$1,657

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

4:30 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

9:15 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops52h 49m

$1,675

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

12:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

9:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 45m

$1,849

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

4:00 pm-7:10 am

3 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

5:50 pm-6:42 pm

3 stops33h 52m

$2,294

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/9

11:53 am-10:50 am

2 stops37h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/10

10:40 am-2:01 pm

3 stops36h 21m

$2,759

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/14

12:09 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

11:15 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$2,820

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/3

11:40 am-11:00 am

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/30

8:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$3,907

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,156

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,842 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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?

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  • 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, 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

Discover the top 3 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,285Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,785Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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