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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Cape Town (CPT) from $832

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 May 9, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Cape Town?

Users have found that flying from Sacramento to Cape Town on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 15 days in advance to save up to 38% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 15 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sacramento to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,503, or $1,888 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $1,524 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $998. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town (SMF - CPT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Sacramento to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Sacramento and Cape Town. 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 6/37:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops43h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,702
Mon 6/37:24 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$7,812
Tue 6/47:24 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$7,837

Cheap Delta flights from Sacramento to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Sacramento and Cape Town. 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 6/312:16 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop20h 34mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,731
Tue 6/46:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop22h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,860
Mon 6/37:00 amSMF - CPT
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/8$3,926

Cheap Sacramento to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 6/37:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops43h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,702
Tue 6/44:10 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/55:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops58h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,907
Mon 6/312:16 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop20h 34mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,731
Tue 6/46:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop22h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,860
Mon 6/37:00 amSMF - CPT
1 stop25h 50mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/8$3,926
Mon 6/37:24 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$7,812
Tue 6/47:24 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$7,837

Sacramento to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Sacramento to Cape Town in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 6/37:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops43h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,702
Tue 6/44:10 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/55:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops58h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,907
Sun 12/2212:30 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/16:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,162
Sun 12/222:00 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops32h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 1/58:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops35h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$2,211
Sat 12/218:26 amSMF - CPT
2 stops41h 34mBritish Airways
Wed 1/16:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$2,340
Sat 12/2112:33 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops37h 27mBritish Airways
Sun 1/58:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops35h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$2,588
Mon 6/312:16 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop20h 34mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops34h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,731
Tue 6/46:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Fri 7/59:30 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop22h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,860
Wed 12/1810:31 amSMF - CPT
2 stops37h 59mQatar Airways
Wed 1/16:25 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops38h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$2,901

One-way flights to Cape Town from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Cape Town. 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Sacramento to Cape Town. For those needing a return trip from Sacramento, there is a search form available above.
Sun 8/1111:36 amSMF - CPT
2 stops38h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$832
Wed 5/2911:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,093
Wed 5/295:32 amSMF - CPT
3 stops26h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,242
Sun 8/1110:30 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop34h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/8$1,778

Find flights from Sacramento to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Cape Town 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/3

2 stops43h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops34h 54m

$1,702

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/4

3 stops40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops58h 00m

$1,907

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/3

1 stop20h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops34h 08m

$2,731

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/4

2 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop22h 37m

$2,860

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/3

1 stop25h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop30h 34m

$3,926

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/3

3 stops30h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops31h 56m

$7,812

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/4

3 stops30h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops31h 56m

$7,837

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Sacramento to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Sacramento to Cape Town is currently $1,236 while a round-trip flight costs $4,111. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Cape Town (average of $1,250). Flying from Sacramento to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,747). 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.

January

$1,250

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,658

July

$1,747

August

$1,445

September

$1,412

October

$1,384

November

$1,333

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 9, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Cape Town, such as American Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,778 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Cape Town for under $1,800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Cape Town for under $1,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,702, but on average you can expect to pay $4,110.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,702, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,093. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Cape Town for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight from Sacramento to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, KLM or United Airlines.

  • What does SMF to CPT mean?

    Sacramento Intl Airport is SMF and Cape Town Intl Airport is CPT. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Cape Town?

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

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

    The Sacramento to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Cape Town. 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$1,345Average$1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,376Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest$1,490Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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