South Africa

$1,316+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 12, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 9/1411:45 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/249:50 am
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops37h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,316
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/2311:22 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops31h 38m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/198:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops30h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,427
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/214:35 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops52h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,570
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/2210:06 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops37h 54m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/2912:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops39h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,594
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/2311:07 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops36h 03m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 10/192:30 pm
JNB
-
SMF
3 stops39h 14m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/9$1,744
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 8/266:00 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/64:35 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,757
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 6/117:15 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops44h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/301:15 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops43h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,775
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Wed 6/107:15 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops42h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/2212:40 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops43h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/10$1,797
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 7/296:42 am
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops41h 18m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/108:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops35h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,808
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 9/77:45 am
SMF
-
CPT
3 stops64h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/2110:40 am
CPT
-
SMF
3 stops57h 32m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,826
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/112:31 pm
SMF
-
JNB
2 stops34h 59m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/208:55 pm
JNB
-
SMF
2 stops35h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,850
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:10 am
SMF
-
CPT
2 stops39h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/51:15 pm
CPT
-
SMF
2 stops38h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,863

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 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,316
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,083
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

6:50 am-4:00 am

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/19

8:55 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$1,452

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

11:07 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops36h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/19

2:30 pm-8:44 pm

3 stops39h 14m

$1,744

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

$1,808

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

1:00 pm-10:15 am

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/6

7:30 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$1,815

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/28

10:10 am-10:15 am

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

1:15 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops38h 13m

$1,863

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

$1,881

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

9:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/6

8:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$1,885

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-9:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,922

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/24

6:56 pm-4:00 am

2 stops48h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

7:50 pm-12:11 am

2 stops61h 21m

$2,105
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/23

12:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/19

11:15 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$2,117

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Deals found on 5/12

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 $1,233). 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 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways 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.

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

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

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?

    Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Sacramento to South Africa in just under 36h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 08m. The distance between Sacramento and South Africa is about 10480 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?

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to South Africa

Discover the top 2 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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