Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento from R17 995

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SMF
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 5 November 2025.

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January

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March

Average price

R17 227
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R24 431 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 278 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Tue 9/1219:20JNB - SMF
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/129:46SMF - JNB
2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R17 995
Tue 9/1222:00JNB - SMF
2 stops35h 59mDelta
Tue 30/129:46SMF - JNB
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/11R18 065
Thu 13/1119:35JNB - SMF
2 stops31h 07mBritish Airways
Mon 17/1112:15SMF - JNB
2 stops33h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/11R18 467
Thu 6/1122:00JNB - SMF
2 stops34h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 10/1113:07SMF - JNB
2 stops32h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/11R19 130
Thu 13/1121:30JNB - SMF
2 stops32h 08mDelta
Mon 17/117:00SMF - JNB
1 stop26h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/11R30 946
Thu 6/1121:30JNB - SMF
2 stops35h 26mDelta
Mon 10/1112:22SMF - JNB
1 stop20h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/11R33 111
Tue 9/1219:45JNB - SMF
2 stops36h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/125:10SMF - JNB
3 stops42h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11R49 168
Thu 13/1113:40JNB - SMF
3 stops40h 58mSingapore Airlines
Mon 17/116:05SMF - JNB
3 stops50h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11R50 704
Thu 6/1113:40JNB - SMF
3 stops40h 58mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/116:05SMF - JNB
3 stops50h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/11R50 896

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JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

19:20-16:21

2 stops31h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 30/12

9:46-22:05

2 stops26h 19m

R17 995

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

22:00-23:59

2 stops35h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 30/12

9:46-22:05

2 stops26h 19m

R18 065

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

19:45-21:56

2 stops36h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 30/12

5:10-9:30

3 stops42h 20m

R49 168

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

20:30-0:04

2 stops37h 34m

R26 635

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

22:00-22:53

3 stops34h 53m

R96 434

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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 814). Flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 913). 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 5 November 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 5 November 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.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 35h 59m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R18 065. 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 501), KLM (R16 428), and British Airways (R18 571) 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 814). Flying from Johannesburg to Sacramento in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 913). 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 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 501AverageR17 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR16 428AverageR18 484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 571AverageR20 753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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