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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento from R16 434

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SMF
Jan 16 — Jan 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

Fri 30/122:00JNB - SMF
2 stops34h 52mDelta
Fri 6/211:10SMF - JNB
2 stops35h 30mDelta
Deal found 16/12R16 434
Fri 23/119:35JNB - SMF
2 stops37h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 26/116:35SMF - JNB
2 stops29h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/12R18 044
Fri 30/119:55JNB - SMF
3 stops59h 58mSingapore Airlines
Fri 6/213:30SMF - JNB
2 stops54h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/12R36 575

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 17 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 434

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R17 726
Delta
  • Delta
  • 30/1-6/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 22m total
  • Johannesburg to Sacramento
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 687 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

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Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

22:00-22:52

2 stops34h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/2

11:10-8:40

2 stops35h 30m

R16 434

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

19:35-23:30

2 stops37h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 26/1

16:35-7:35

2 stops29h 00m

R18 044

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

19:55-21:53

3 stops59h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/2

13:30-6:10

2 stops54h 40m

R36 575

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

20:30-22:24

2 stops35h 54m

R25 708

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

17:30-22:35

3 stops39h 05m

R96 041

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

22:00-23:00

3 stops35h 00m

R215 811

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Deals found on 15/12

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento (average of R15 193). Flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 233). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Sacramento in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 17 December 2025.
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
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 430 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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
675 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 583 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Sacramento. 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 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 34h 52m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R16 434. 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 (R14 894), KLM (R16 513), and British Airways (R17 842) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Sacramento. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sacramento for 19% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sacramento (average of R15 193). Flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 233). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 894AverageR16 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 513AverageR17 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 842AverageR19 939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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