HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
South Africa

$702+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Sacramento to South Africa with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap 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 February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,068
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$702
(oojo)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,526
From Sacramento Intl to South Africa
Search Deals
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to South Africa
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals

Find 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 February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/86:05 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/249:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,068
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/84:21 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops52h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/248:25 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,181
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/85:10 amSMF - JNB
3 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/2410:00 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops33h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/274:55 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops33h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,349
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2812:11 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops37h 39mQatar Airways
Sat 5/101:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops41h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/21$1,456
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:10 amSMF - CPT
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/115:15 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops38h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,525
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:50 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop33h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 3/87:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop25h 55mDelta
Mon 3/247:40 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 29mDelta
Deal found 2/21$1,884
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/34:35 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 10/306:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$2,849
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/222:11 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops33h 24mLufthansa
Fri 8/17:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/21$3,328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 10/310:40 pmSMF - CPT
1 stop34h 10mDelta
Thu 10/3011:45 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/21$4,568
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/52:20 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 5/179:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$4,837

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

6:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

9:15 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$1,068

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

4:21 pm-7:05 am

2 stops52h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

8:25 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,181

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

5:10 am-6:35 pm

3 stops27h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

10:00 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops33h 30m

$1,338

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

12:11 pm-10:50 am

2 stops37h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/10

1:00 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops41h 37m

$1,456

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

8:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/10

7:50 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops35h 52m

$1,839

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

7:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/24

7:40 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$1,884

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/28

6:20 am-10:50 am

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/10

10:40 am-10:02 am

3 stops56h 22m

$2,098

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/22

2:11 pm-8:35 am

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/1

7:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$3,328

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

2:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

9:15 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$4,837

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

7:37 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops35h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/17

8:40 pm-11:37 pm

3 stops35h 57m

$9,503

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/21

Showing 1-10 of 15 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,173). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 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 February 22, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,612 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,700 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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.

  • 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 $702. United Airlines flights start at $893 while deals on Delta start at $1,668 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Sacramento Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl or Sacramento Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, 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 $1,173). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Sacramento to South Africa

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Cairo flights
San Francisco to Cairo flights
San Francisco to Algiers flights
Ontario to Cairo flights
Los Angeles to Sun City Resort flights
San Francisco to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Santa Ana to Cairo flights
Los Angeles to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights
Los Angeles to Lagos flights
San Francisco to Casablanca flights
Los Angeles to Casablanca flights
San Francisco to Cape Town flights
San Francisco to Marrakech flights
Los Angeles to Marrakech flights
Los Angeles to Cape Town flights
Burbank to Cairo flights
San Jose to Cairo flights
San Francisco to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Lagos flights
Los Angeles to Accra flights
San Francisco to Arusha flights
San Francisco to Tunis flights
San Francisco to Addis Ababa flights
Oakland to Cairo flights
Ontario to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Los Angeles to Entebbe flights
Los Angeles to Arusha flights
Ontario to Casablanca flights
Las Vegas to Cairo flights
San Diego to Casablanca flights
San Francisco to Asmara flights
San Jose to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Los Angeles to Tunis flights
Las Vegas to Addis Ababa flights
Ontario to OR Tambo flights
San Diego to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Accra flights
Oakland to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
San Jose to Casablanca flights
San Jose to Algiers flights
Santa Ana to Casablanca flights
Los Angeles to Port Louis flights
Ontario to Marrakech flights
Burbank to OR Tambo flights
Ontario to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Tangier flights

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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,429Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,807Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.