SMF - JNB

$964 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,264
American Airlines
Fri 2/27Fri 3/13
SMF - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$964
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/3
SMF - JNB • 3 stops
Top airlines
American Airlines
Cheapest • from $1,264 (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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January
Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg (SMF-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Johannesburg

Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 13
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:25 am
SMF
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JNB
31h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 10:05 pm
JNB
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SMF
33h 05m
2 stops
$1,264American Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 13
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 10:25 am
SMF
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JNB
31h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:59 pm
JNB
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SMF
34h 59m
2 stops
$1,265American Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 7:35 am
SMF
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JNB
31h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:59 pm
JNB
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SMF
34h 59m
2 stops
$1,314American Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 25
British Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 7:00 am
SMF
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JNB
31h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 9:14 pm
JNB
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SMF
32h 59m
2 stops
$1,327British Airways
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 23
American Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 9:25 am
SMF
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JNB
33h 29m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 8:15 pm
JNB
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SMF
33h 50m
2 stops
$1,417American Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Aug 9
British Airways Logo
11:03 am - 7:00 am
SMF
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JNB
34h 57m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 8:44 pm
JNB
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SMF
32h 29m
2 stops
$1,427British Airways
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 9:25 am
SMF
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JNB
32h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 5:26 pm
JNB
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SMF
29h 11m
2 stops
$1,516American Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 10:30 am
SMF
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JNB
39h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 11:56 pm
JNB
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SMF
39h 06m
2 stops
$1,523Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 7:00 am
SMF
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JNB
33h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 5:26 pm
JNB
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SMF
29h 11m
2 stops
$1,566American Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 7:00 am
SMF
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JNB
33h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 6:36 pm
JNB
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SMF
32h 11m
2 stops
$1,567American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Sacramento to Johannesburg were found on American Airlines ($1,264) and British Airways ($1,327).

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$964
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg

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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $964 for a one-way ticket and $1,264 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Sacramento and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    Sacramento and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sacramento and Johannesburg.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg, Qatar Airways or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg are Qatar Airways and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,786 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,372 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost $1,233 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,169 and $1,838 respectively.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3728 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
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When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
BOS - PHL
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When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

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