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R17 775+ Cheap flights to Sacramento

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SMF
Feb 5 — Feb 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sacramento in 2026

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Thu 22/122:00JNB - SMF
2 stops55h 34mBritish Airways
Mon 26/116:35SMF - JNB
2 stops29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/1R17 775
Thu 18/621:15JNB - SMF
2 stops30h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 20/1012:27SMF - JNB
2 stops33h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/1R18 219
Thu 18/613:45JNB - SMF
3 stops53h 02mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/1010:25SMF - JNB
2 stops58h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/1R29 122

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Find the latest flights to Sacramento in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 January 2026.

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R14 273

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Average price

R17 266
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 25/1-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 54m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-19:34

2 stops55h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 26/1

16:35-7:35

2 stops29h 00m

R17 775

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

21:15-18:45

2 stops30h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 20/10

12:27-7:00

2 stops33h 33m

R18 219

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

13:45-9:47

3 stops53h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 20/10

10:25-6:10

2 stops58h 45m

R29 122

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sacramento

How long is the flight to Sacramento?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento takes 30 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Sacramento from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sacramento?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento are Virgin Atlantic, KLM and British Airways.

KLM
KLM
From R15 446
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R14 604
British Airways
British Airways
From R17 495
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 806

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sacramento?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento are Virgin Atlantic, KLM and British Airways.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 91.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andBritish 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 656 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

FAQs about flying to Sacramento

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 15,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Sacramento.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sacramento if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sacramento on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sacramento?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sacramento.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sacramento depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sacramento, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Sacramento Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sacramento Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sacramento Intl?

    Yes. Sacramento Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sacramento Intl (0,0 km away from Sacramento Intl).

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