How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento can take about 35h 26m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R38 314. Johannesburg and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 16866 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic (R15 411), KLM (R16 332), and British Airways (R18 462) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Sacramento. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sacramento for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 91.0 inches 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.

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).

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

Consider British Airways, KLM or Virgin Atlantic when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 22% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento, book at least 38 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 2% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R16 346 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R19 018.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Sacramento from Johannesburg average R18 272. You can even find prices in February for less than R18 272, as users have found deals to Sacramento from as low as R15 808. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sacramento from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 10%.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Johannesburg?

Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 15,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento. 3 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R19 418+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Sacramento

Round-trip from	R19 418
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R17 058

British Airways
6/11-10/11
4 total stops
69h 16m total
Johannesburg to Sacramento

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R44 451 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 485 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 6/1119:35JNB - SMF

2 stops35h 56mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1112:15SMF - JNB

2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R19 418

Thu 6/1121:30JNB - SMF

2 stops35h 26mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 10/116:45SMF - JNB

1 stop26h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R38 314

Thu 6/1113:40JNB - SMF

3 stops40h 58mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/1110:34SMF - JNB

2 stops46h 01mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9R40 570

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Thu 6/1119:35JNB - SMF

2 stops35h 56mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1112:15SMF - JNB

2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R19 418

Thu 6/1121:30JNB - SMF

2 stops35h 26mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 10/116:45SMF - JNB

1 stop26h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 15/9R38 314

Thu 6/1113:40JNB - SMF

3 stops40h 58mSingapore Airlines

Mon 10/1110:34SMF - JNB

2 stops46h 01mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9R40 674

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Mon 10/11

12:15-7:35

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6:45-19:00

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JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:34-18:35

2 stops46h 01m

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It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Sacramento in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andBritish Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Virgin Atlantic

7,4

Good

664 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Johannesburg?
Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 15,2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento. 3 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento?
A quick flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento can take about 35h 26m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R38 314. Johannesburg and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 16866 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento round-trip?
According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic (R15 411), KLM (R16 332), and British Airways (R18 462) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Sacramento. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sacramento for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 411	AverageR18 067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	CheapestR16 332	AverageR18 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
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