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$1,237+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa

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SMF — JNB
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Wed 1/28
Wed 2/4
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to South Africa

Best flights from Sacramento to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 4/1412:58 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/307:25 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,237
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 6/136:32 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops29h 53mBritish Airways
Sun 8/97:25 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/27$1,401
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 4/151:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops44h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 4/301:45 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops39h 42mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,554
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 2/108:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/178:50 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,577
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 4/1412:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/307:25 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops36h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,742
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 1/217:59 pmSMF - DUR
3 stops52h 56mQatar Airways
Sun 1/2512:25 pmDUR - SMF
3 stops44h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/26$1,932
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Fri 2/274:56 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops31h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/137:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,237
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2111:21 amSMF - DUR
2 stops43h 49mEmirates
Sun 1/257:10 pmDUR - SMF
2 stops37h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/26$2,548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 1/204:35 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/210:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 4/1512:58 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/307:25 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,262
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/114:35 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops29h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 2/157:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops37h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/26$1,578
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/44:35 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 2/86:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops38h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/27$1,598
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Fri 2/271:49 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops54h 21mSingapore Airlines
Fri 3/137:55 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops57h 31mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,844
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 2/47:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop34h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,427
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 2/47:50 amSMF - CPT
3 stops63h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sun 2/810:40 amCPT - SMF
3 stops65h 18mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,402

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 December 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,237
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,794
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to South Africa that are best for you.

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Sacramento

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

12:58 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

7:25 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,237

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

4:56 pm-10:25 am

2 stops31h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

7:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,237

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

4:35 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

10:00 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$1,262

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/15

12:58 pm-7:00 am

2 stops33h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

7:25 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,262

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/13

6:32 pm-9:25 am

2 stops29h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/9

7:25 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,401

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/15

1:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

1:45 pm-8:27 pm

3 stops39h 42m

$1,554

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

8:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,577

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

4:35 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/15

7:35 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,578

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

4:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

6:55 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$1,598

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

12:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

7:25 pm-10:43 pm

3 stops36h 18m

$1,742

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa (average of $800). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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 December 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, United Airlines, 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,698 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,698 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,698 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,119 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,698 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,070 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,698 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

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

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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.

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

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways can get you from Sacramento to South Africa in just under 23h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 20m. 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 - Cape Town Intl or Sacramento Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Sacramento Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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.

  • 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 $800). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,176). 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 December 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,167Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,432Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,472Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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