Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Johannesburg from $952

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 6/6. 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
May 14 — May 211

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 May 9, 2024.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$1,191

One-way from

$952
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg

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 40% 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 38% by booking at least 48 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 $1,492.

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 $1,488 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $1,057.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg (SMF - JNB)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Johannesburg in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Sacramento and Johannesburg. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Consider these cheap Lufthansa flights we've found departing from Sacramento to Johannesburg. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 9/72:25 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops55h 05mLufthansa
Sun 9/298:20 amJNB - SMF
2 stops47h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$1,452
Tue 8/2012:55 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Tue 9/178:20 amJNB - SMF
2 stops43h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/9$1,512

Cheap Delta flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Sacramento and Johannesburg. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Sacramento and landing in Johannesburg. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 8/1912:10 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Mon 9/99:55 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops27h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,081
Tue 8/207:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Tue 9/176:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/9$2,103
Tue 8/1312:10 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Thu 8/226:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,254
Mon 7/112:18 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 42mDelta
Fri 7/196:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/8$2,604
Tue 8/2012:10 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Tue 9/179:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/9$3,460
Wed 10/211:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops25h 20mDelta
Tue 10/229:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/8$4,526
Mon 7/17:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Fri 7/199:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop30h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/8$4,576
Thu 10/3111:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 55mDelta
Thu 11/147:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/8$4,951
Fri 11/111:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 55mDelta
Fri 11/159:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop35h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/8$6,879

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 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 11/257:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops40h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 12/107:30 amJNB - SMF
2 stops46h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,291
Sat 9/712:25 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/298:15 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops28h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,375
Mon 8/1911:38 amSMF - JNB
2 stops44h 22mQatar Airways
Mon 9/91:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,433
Sat 9/72:25 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops55h 05mLufthansa
Sun 9/298:20 amJNB - SMF
2 stops47h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$1,452
Tue 8/2012:55 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Tue 9/178:20 amJNB - SMF
2 stops43h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/9$1,512
Tue 8/205:33 amSMF - JNB
3 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/177:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,519
Mon 8/195:33 amSMF - JNB
3 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/97:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,569
Mon 11/2510:53 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/107:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,577
Mon 11/255:34 amSMF - JNB
3 stops27h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1010:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,631

One-way flights to Johannesburg from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Johannesburg. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Sacramento to Johannesburg can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 6/63:30 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$952
Thu 6/61:18 pmSMF - JNB
3 stops58h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$989
Fri 6/72:11 pmSMF - JNB
3 stops57h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,067
Fri 6/712:39 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops44h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,274

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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Any airport

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$1,375 - $2,150

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Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/7

2 stops36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/29

2 stops28h 53m

$1,375

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops44h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/9

2 stops35h 15m

$1,433

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/7

2 stops55h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/29

2 stops47h 10m

$1,452

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/17

2 stops43h 25m

$1,512

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/20

3 stops27h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/17

2 stops31h 23m

$1,519

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/19

3 stops27h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/9

2 stops31h 23m

$1,569

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/7

1 stop33h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/29

2 stops36h 51m

$1,774

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/19

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/9

2 stops27h 32m

$2,081

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/1

3 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/19

2 stops32h 44m

$2,150

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Deals found on 5/8

When is the cheapest time 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 May 5, 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. Tuesday mornings 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 Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip from Sacramento to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg is currently $1,071 while a round-trip flight costs $1,652. 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 Johannesburg (average of $1,191). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,795). 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

$1,191

February

$1,227

March

$1,283

April

$1,282

May

$1,411

June

$1,572

July

$1,795

August

$1,491

September

$1,333

October

$1,263

November

$1,282

December

$1,386

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

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 May 9, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Delta and American 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.
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,428 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
1,777 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Johannesburg. 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 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 $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,375, but on average you can expect to pay $2,039.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg, with prices starting at $1,375. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,452 and $1,519, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

  • 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 5/9.

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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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,327Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,400Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,475Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,857Average$2,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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