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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Johannesburg from $1,292

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 11/13. 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
Jun 15 — Jun 221
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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$1,638

Round-trip from

$1,191
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 34% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 33% by booking at least 35 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Sacramento to Johannesburg within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,457.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Johannesburg. Flights to Johannesburg from Sacramento in January are about $1,492 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $1,058.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to JNB?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Johannesburg in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Sacramento to Johannesburg flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Johannesburg specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Johannesburg in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 7/111:37 amSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/199:05 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,859
Mon 7/111:37 amSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/199:05 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,085
Mon 7/16:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops42h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/197:20 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops49h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,240
Mon 7/15:33 amSMF - JNB
3 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/192:55 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops38h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,389
Mon 7/112:18 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 42mDelta
Fri 7/196:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/10$2,953

Sacramento to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Johannesburg in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 11/136:00 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/247:45 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,292
Thu 11/72:38 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/2110:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops51h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,298
Wed 11/136:00 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/257:45 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,330
Wed 9/1112:25 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/256:05 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,351
Thu 10/312:59 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops31h 26mBritish Airways
Thu 11/1410:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,362
Sat 11/166:00 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/247:45 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,367
Thu 9/122:19 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/287:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,374
Sat 11/166:00 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/277:45 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops37h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,442
Tue 9/245:33 amSMF - JNB
2 stops27h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/157:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops53h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,459

Find flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/13

2 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/24

2 stops35h 35m

$1,292

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/7

2 stops33h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/21

2 stops51h 40m

$1,298

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/11

2 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/25

2 stops31h 03m

$1,351

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/31

2 stops31h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/14

2 stops33h 15m

$1,362

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/23

2 stops27h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/17

2 stops35h 20m

$1,519

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/16

3 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/27

3 stops39h 36m

$1,769

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/10

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/24

2 stops32h 50m

$1,803

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/17

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/27

2 stops32h 29m

$1,897

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/17

2 stops29h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/28

2 stops35h 30m

$2,029

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg

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Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated June 10, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines from Sacramento to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,306 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg from Sacramento Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Sacramento airport to Johannesburg. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Sacramento’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,292, but on average you can expect to pay $1,449.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $1,292. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,362 and $1,519, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SMF to JNB mean?

    SMF and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SMF to JNB refers to a flight route from Sacramento Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

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

    When booking a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg (average of $1,191). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg. 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,327Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,345Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,482Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,846Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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