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$921+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Tue 6/23
Tue 6/30
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 May 24, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1112:18 pm
SMF
-
CPT
1 stop20h 32m
Delta
Tue 6/308:05 pm
CPT
-
SMF
1 stop24h 02m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$1,590
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 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 18m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/108:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops30h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,807
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:15 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/198:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,812
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:03 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops41h 12m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/67:30 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops46h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,829
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/281:03 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops36h 12m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/51:15 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,891
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:14 pm
SMF
-
CPT
1 stop34h 36m
Delta
Sat 9/511:15 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops31h 35m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$1,921
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 6/1110:06 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops42h 04m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/301:15 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,926
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:23 pm
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops38h 47m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/51:50 pm
CPT
-
SMF
3 stops39h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/20$1,973
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/311:44 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops28h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/252:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops41h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/21$2,080
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2911:43 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops28h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/102:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops42h 08m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/19$2,132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1410:06 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops37h 54m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/238:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops35h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/21$2,141
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Mon 5/256:56 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops54h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/17:10 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$2,193

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 May 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,590
(Delta)

One-way from

$921
(Singapore Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,162
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 May 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to South Africa that are best for you.

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SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/11

12:18 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/30

8:05 pm-11:07 am

1 stop24h 02m

$1,590

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/12

7:15 am-10:30 am

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/19

8:55 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,812

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

6:42 am-9:00 am

2 stops41h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

12:40 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops43h 16m

$1,843

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

1:03 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

1:15 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops38h 13m

$1,891

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

10:14 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop34h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,921

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/11

10:06 am-1:10 pm

2 stops42h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/30

1:15 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops38h 43m

$1,926

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

10:14 am-9:25 am

3 stops62h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

10:40 am-10:52 am

3 stops57h 12m

$2,123

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

11:43 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops28h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

2:30 pm-11:38 pm

3 stops42h 08m

$2,144

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/29

10:54 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop34h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/10

7:00 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$2,348

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/3

8:09 am-9:20 am

2 stops40h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/25

7:00 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$2,386

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Deals found on 5/19

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa

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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 $1,233). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,226). 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 May 24, 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
11,631 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

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
11,631 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,631 reviews

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

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?

    Delta and Qatar Airways can get you from Sacramento to South Africa in just under 20h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 43m. 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Sacramento Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, 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.

  • 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 $1,233). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,226). 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 airline flying from Sacramento to South Africa

Discover the top airline 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 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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