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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to OR Tambo (JNB) from $1,431

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 8/19. 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.
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or February, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 2, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,444

Round-trip from

$1,187
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From Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 46% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 137% by booking at least 59 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 OR Tambo Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,167.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Sacramento in March are about $1,443 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $602.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Sacramento and OR Tambo. 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Sacramento to Johannesburg. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 8/138:45 amSMF - JNB
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/227:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,619
Mon 7/14:05 pmSMF - JNB
3 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/197:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,195
Wed 10/25:33 amSMF - JNB
2 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/227:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops31h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,719

Cheap Delta flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Sacramento and OR Tambo. 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Delta flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 8/137:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Thu 8/226:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/1$2,253
Tue 8/137:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Thu 8/229:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop29h 47mDelta
Deal found 5/1$2,326
Wed 8/77:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Sat 8/176:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/1$2,353
Wed 8/77:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Sat 8/179:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop29h 47mDelta
Deal found 5/1$2,526
Mon 7/17:05 amSMF - JNB
1 stop26h 55mDelta
Fri 7/196:50 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops30h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/1$2,603
Wed 10/26:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Tue 10/229:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop34h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/1$4,526
Mon 7/112:18 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop21h 42mDelta
Fri 7/199:55 pmJNB - SMF
1 stop30h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/1$4,576

Sacramento to OR Tambo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and OR Tambo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 8/1912:55 amSMF - JNB
2 stops47h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/107:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,431
Tue 8/205:33 amSMF - JNB
3 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/177:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,519
Mon 8/194:20 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops32h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 9/97:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,536
Mon 8/195:33 amSMF - JNB
3 stops27h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/97:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,569
Tue 8/2011:27 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/107:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,576
Tue 8/138:45 amSMF - JNB
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/227:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,619
Sat 8/1711:36 amSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/79:05 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,631
Mon 8/1912:55 amSMF - JNB
2 stops47h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/171:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops42h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,692
Tue 8/137:01 amSMF - JNB
2 stops41h 24mBritish Airways
Thu 8/227:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,714

Find flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/22

2 stops32h 45m

$1,619

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops30h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/17

2 stops32h 52m

$1,761

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/19

2 stops36h 37m

$1,853

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/1

3 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/19

2 stops34h 58m

$2,195

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/22

2 stops32h 40m

$2,253

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/22

1 stop29h 47m

$2,326

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/7

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/17

2 stops32h 06m

$2,353

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/7

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/17

1 stop29h 47m

$2,526

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/2

2 stops27h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/22

2 stops31h 16m

$2,719

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When is the best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip from Sacramento to OR Tambo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Sacramento to OR Tambo is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,178. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,187). Flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,810). 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

$1,187

February

$1,227

March

$1,283

April

$1,284

May

$1,404

June

$1,572

July

$1,810

August

$1,478

September

$1,333

October

$1,277

November

$1,283

December

$1,391

Temperature and rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated May 2, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Delta from Sacramento to Johannesburg have to say. 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.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,159 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,788 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,726 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,874 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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

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

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 5 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,619, but on average you can expect to pay $2,609.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at $1,619. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $1,761 and $1,853, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    American Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo?

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

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

    The Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/1.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to OR Tambo. 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,410Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,471Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,857Average$2,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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