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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento from R18 797

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SMF
Jul 19 — Jul 261
1 adult

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 14 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 797

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R22 527
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 49m total
  • Johannesburg to Sacramento
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 024 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 158 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 14 July 2025.

Thu 6/1122:00JNB - SMF
2 stops36h 19mBritish Airways
Mon 10/1112:05SMF - JNB
2 stops33h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/7R18 797
Wed 27/819:00JNB - SMF
2 stops32h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/96:46SMF - JNB
2 stops25h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/7R26 742
Thu 6/1119:40JNB - SMF
2 stops36h 34mDelta
Mon 10/1112:25SMF - JNB
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/7R34 060
Fri 25/713:55JNB - SMF
2 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/719:26SMF - JNB
3 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7R42 275
Fri 25/719:50JNB - SMF
3 stops55h 08mSingapore Airlines
Thu 31/76:34SMF - JNB
3 stops51h 01mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/7R55 422

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:00-0:19

2 stops36h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/11

12:05-7:35

2 stops33h 30m

R18 797

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

19:00-18:31

2 stops32h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/9

6:46-17:45

2 stops25h 59m

R26 742

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:40-22:14

2 stops36h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/11

12:25-19:00

1 stop20h 35m

R34 060

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

13:55-18:03

2 stops37h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 31/7

19:26-13:05

3 stops32h 39m

R42 275

JohannesburgSacramento

JNB - SMF

JNBSMF

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

19:50-17:58

3 stops55h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 31/7

6:34-18:35

3 stops51h 01m

R55 422

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Deals found on 12/7

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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 14 July 2025.

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

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 14 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Sacramento, such as Singapore Airlines, Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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. 2 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.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways (R18 797), United Airlines (R26 742), and Delta (R34 060) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Sacramento. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sacramento for 9% 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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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 14 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestR16 687AverageR20 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 558AverageR19 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 207AverageR19 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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