Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to South Africa from $972

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 5/29. 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 21 — May 281

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to South Africa?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to South Africa, book at least 48 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 35% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,457 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,594.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to South Africa?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $1,487 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,058. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to South Africa (SMF - ZA)?

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.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Sacramento to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Sacramento and South Africa. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Qatar Airways flights heading from Sacramento to South Africa. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sun 11/35:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 11/191:40 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops40h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,289
Mon 6/311:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 7/51:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,661
Thu 6/206:00 amSMF - DUR
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1211:55 amDUR - SMF
3 stops41h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$2,032
Thu 6/209:08 pmSMF - DUR
2 stops52h 27mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1211:55 amDUR - SMF
3 stops41h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$2,079
Thu 6/2011:37 amSMF - DUR
2 stops38h 13mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1211:55 amDUR - SMF
2 stops38h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$2,250
Fri 6/216:00 amSMF - DUR
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 7/612:10 pmDUR - SMF
2 stops38h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$2,319
Fri 6/2111:37 amSMF - DUR
2 stops37h 58mQatar Airways
Sat 7/612:10 pmDUR - SMF
2 stops38h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$2,321
Fri 6/2111:37 amSMF - DUR
2 stops37h 58mQatar Airways
Sat 7/612:10 pmDUR - SMF
2 stops66h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$2,401
Fri 6/216:00 amSMF - DUR
2 stops43h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 7/612:10 pmDUR - SMF
3 stops37h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$2,511

Cheap American Airlines flights from Sacramento to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Sacramento and South Africa. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Sacramento to South Africa. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 5/3011:45 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/67:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,431
Thu 5/3011:59 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops48h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/67:20 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops49h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,641
Sat 7/2011:30 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/277:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,689
Mon 7/111:37 amSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/199:05 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops47h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,341
Mon 6/37:24 pmSMF - CPT
3 stops30h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/56:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$7,812

Cheap Sacramento to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 5/3011:45 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/67:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,431
Thu 5/3011:59 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops48h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/67:20 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops49h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,641
Tue 6/47:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/51:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,661
Mon 6/311:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 7/51:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,710
Mon 6/37:19 amSMF - CPT
1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/58:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops48h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,801
Tue 6/410:50 amSMF - CPT
3 stops67h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/58:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops48h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,825
Thu 6/206:00 amSMF - DUR
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1211:55 amDUR - SMF
3 stops41h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$2,032
Mon 6/37:19 amSMF - CPT
1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/58:00 pmCPT - SMF
1 stop33h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,077
Thu 6/209:08 pmSMF - DUR
2 stops52h 27mQatar Airways
Fri 7/1211:55 amDUR - SMF
3 stops41h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$2,079

Sacramento to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to South Africa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 11/35:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 11/191:40 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops40h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,289
Thu 5/3011:45 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/67:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,431
Mon 12/912:40 pmSMF - CPT
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/238:55 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops33h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,486
Sun 11/39:45 pmSMF - JNB
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/197:35 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,527
Tue 8/138:00 amSMF - JNB
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/227:00 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,623
Thu 5/3011:59 pmSMF - JNB
2 stops48h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/67:20 pmJNB - SMF
3 stops49h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,641
Tue 6/47:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/51:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,661
Sat 7/2011:30 amSMF - JNB
2 stops36h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/277:20 pmJNB - SMF
2 stops36h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,689
Mon 6/311:45 amSMF - CPT
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 7/51:00 pmCPT - SMF
2 stops37h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,710

One-way flights to South Africa from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to South Africa. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Sacramento to South Africa. Users can also find round-trip Sacramento to South Africa flights by using the search form above.
Wed 5/297:00 amSMF - CPT
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$972
Tue 5/2111:45 amSMF - JNB
2 stops37h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,086
Wed 5/295:32 amSMF - CPT
3 stops26h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,242
Tue 5/2112:09 pmSMF - JNB
3 stops59h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,256
Tue 5/217:00 amSMF - JNB
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,747

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/3

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/19

2 stops40h 23m

$1,289

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/6

2 stops36h 37m

$1,431

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/3

1 stop34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/19

2 stops35h 14m

$1,527

Sacramento IntlCape Town Intl

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/3

1 stop23h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops48h 47m

$1,801

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/22

3 stops39h 10m

$1,864

Sacramento IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

SMF - JNB

SMFJNB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/3

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/19

1 stop35h 11m

$1,885

Sacramento IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

SMF - DUR

SMFDUR

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/21

3 stops62h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 7/6

3 stops40h 30m

$2,210

Sacramento IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

SMF - DUR

SMFDUR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/20

3 stops53h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/12

3 stops39h 43m

$2,418

Sacramento IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

SMF - DUR

SMFDUR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/20

3 stops63h 09m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/12

3 stops39h 36m

$2,442

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Deals found on 5/15

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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 May 16, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Sacramento to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, American Airlines and Delta. 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.
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,387 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
3,707 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
10,924 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.

7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 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.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to South Africa for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to South Africa for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,289, but on average you can expect to pay $1,856.

  • 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 $972. American Airlines flights start at $1,086 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,242 one-way.

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

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

  • What does SMF to JNB mean?

    This is defined as Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to South Africa 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 South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to South Africa 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 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to South Africa 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 South Africa?

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

    The Sacramento to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to South Africa

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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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DeltaCheapest$1,345Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,376Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,389Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest$1,490Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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