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Cheap flights from Sacramento to South Africa from R12 941

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 688

One-way from

R12 941

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R28 131
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/3-27/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 07m total
  • Sacramento to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 53m total
  • Sacramento to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R52 429 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R15 872 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/318:05SMF - JNB
2 stops31h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/319:25JNB - SMF
2 stops32h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2R19 688
Tue 18/318:05SMF - CPT
2 stops28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/322:00CPT - SMF
2 stops30h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2R21 163
Thu 20/35:30SMF - JNB
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/319:35JNB - SMF
3 stops35h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2R25 587
Sat 8/316:21SMF - JNB
2 stops52h 44mLufthansa
Sat 22/319:35JNB - SMF
2 stops36h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R25 661
Sat 4/1011:40SMF - CPT
2 stops38h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 29/1018:55CPT - SMF
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R29 219
Mon 27/1011:25SMF - CPT
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:35CPT - SMF
2 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R29 569
Mon 27/107:45SMF - CPT
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1120:50CPT - SMF
1 stop33h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2R30 509
Thu 20/322:00SMF - JNB
1 stop36h 00mDelta
Thu 27/319:40JNB - SMF
2 stops32h 48mDelta
Deal found 20/2R33 551
Fri 3/1011:40SMF - CPT
2 stops38h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 30/1020:50CPT - SMF
2 stops35h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R51 968
Fri 3/1022:40SMF - CPT
1 stop34h 10mDelta
Thu 30/1023:45CPT - SMF
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Deal found 20/2R84 210
Mon 5/514:20SMF - JNB
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 17/521:15JNB - SMF
2 stops33h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2R89 169
Mon 5/519:37SMF - JNB
3 stops35h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 17/520:40JNB - SMF
3 stops35h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2R175 019

Find flights from Sacramento to South Africa within your budget

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Sacramento

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 20/3

18:05-10:20

2 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

19:25-19:17

2 stops32h 52m

R19 688

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 18/3

18:05-8:00

2 stops28h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

22:00-19:17

2 stops30h 17m

R21 163

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 20/3

5:30-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

19:35-22:30

3 stops35h 55m

R25 587

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/3

16:21-7:05

2 stops52h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/3

19:35-22:43

2 stops36h 08m

R25 661

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 18/3

16:00-17:00

3 stops40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

19:50-23:56

2 stops37h 06m

R33 477

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 20/3

22:00-19:00

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

19:40-19:28

2 stops32h 48m

R33 551

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

14:20-7:00

2 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

21:15-21:37

2 stops33h 22m

R89 169

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

19:37-16:10

3 stops35h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

20:40-23:06

3 stops35h 26m

R175 019

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/3

10:02-3:55

2 stops31h 53m

R12 941

SacramentoJohannesburg

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/3

5:12-18:35

3 stops27h 23m

R16 462

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa

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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 R89). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

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 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to South Africa, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Qatar 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.
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 697 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
9 697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 697 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
8 213 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 697 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
3 609 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 697 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
8 759 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 697 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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
9 697 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,1

Crew

8,5

Overall

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

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?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Sacramento, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 15,2 km from the centre of Sacramento.

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

    R12 941 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from R16 462 and R30 749, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Sacramento to South Africa, consider Sacramento Intl - Cape Town Intl, Sacramento Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Sacramento Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 holiday 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 R89). Flying from Sacramento to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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