Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa from $831

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SMF — JNB
May 10 — May 171

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to South Africa, book at least 48 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 38% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,492 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,594.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to South Africa?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $1,488 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,057. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to South Africa (SMF - ZA)?

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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Sacramento to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Sacramento and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights heading from Sacramento to South Africa. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Fri 9/277:55 amSMF - JNB
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/137:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,469
Tue 6/411:55 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops54h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/58:00 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,099
Tue 6/44:10 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops62h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/58:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops58h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,184
Mon 7/14:05 pmSMF - JNB
3 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/197:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,195
Wed 10/28:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/227:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,719

Cheap Delta flights from Sacramento to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Sacramento and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from Sacramento to South Africa. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 9/2710:30 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop35h 30mDelta
Sun 10/136:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,812
Tue 8/1312:10 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Thu 8/229:55 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,231
Tue 8/137:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Thu 8/229:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop34h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,235
Fri 9/2710:30 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop35h 30mDelta
Sun 10/139:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop29h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,275
Mon 6/35:30 amSMF - CPT
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,296
Tue 6/49:40 amSMF - CPT
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,324
Mon 6/312:16 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop20h 34mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,451
Mon 7/112:18 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 42mDelta
Fri 7/196:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,603
Wed 10/26:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Tue 10/229:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/4$4,526

Cheap Sacramento to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/34:12 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:40 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops36h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,433
Tue 6/44:09 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 51mBritish Airways
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,448
Tue 6/411:55 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops54h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/58:00 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,099
Tue 6/44:10 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops62h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/58:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops58h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,184
Mon 6/35:30 amSMF - CPT
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,296
Tue 6/49:40 amSMF - CPT
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,324
Mon 6/312:16 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop20h 34mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$2,451
Mon 6/37:24 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:40 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops32h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$7,812
Tue 6/47:24 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:40 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops32h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$7,837

Sacramento to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/34:12 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:40 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops36h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,433
Tue 6/44:09 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 51mBritish Airways
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,448
Fri 9/277:55 amSMF - JNB
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/137:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,469
Tue 8/137:01 amSMF - JNB
2 stops41h 24mBritish Airways
Thu 8/227:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,714
Sun 12/2212:30 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/96:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops33h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,720
Sun 12/222:00 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops36h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 1/88:10 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops33h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,789
Fri 9/2710:30 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop35h 30mDelta
Sun 10/136:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,812
Sat 12/2112:30 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/96:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops33h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,898
Mon 7/112:50 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops34h 40mLufthansa
Fri 7/197:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$1,962

One-way flights to South Africa from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Sacramento to South Africa. Users can also find round-trip Sacramento to South Africa flights by using the search form above.
Sat 8/1011:36 amSMF - DUR
3 stops38h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/4$831
Wed 5/292:16 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops35h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$968
Wed 5/295:32 amSMF - CPT
3 stops26h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,242
Sat 8/1011:35 amSMF - DUR
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,477

Find flights from Sacramento to South Africa within your budget

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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/3

2 stops33h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops36h 34m

$1,433

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops33h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops31h 56m

$1,448

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/27

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/13

2 stops31h 16m

$1,469

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops41h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/22

2 stops35h 53m

$1,714

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/27

1 stop35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/13

2 stops32h 25m

$1,812

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/19

2 stops36h 37m

$1,962

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops54h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop33h 24m

$2,099

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/4

3 stops62h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops58h 48m

$2,184

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/22

2 stops34h 32m

$2,231

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Deals found on 5/4

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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 5, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Delta and British Airways. 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.
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,118 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.3
Good
14,713 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.0
Good
7,719 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to South Africa for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to South Africa for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,433, but on average you can expect to pay $2,618.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $831. American Airlines flights start at $968 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,242 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to South Africa?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to South Africa?

  • What does SMF to JNB mean?

    This is defined as Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,327Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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DeltaCheapest$1,345Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,376Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,410Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest$1,490Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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