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      Flight deals from Sacramento International to Cape Town

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.564 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Cape Town.1.385 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.385 €, select.
      Cape Town.1.435 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.435 €, select.
      Cape Town.1.478 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.478 €, select.
      Cape Town.1.492 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.492 €, select.
      Cape Town.1.563 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.563 €, select.
      Cape Town.1.564 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.564 €, select.
      Cape Town.1.673 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.673 €, select.
      Cape Town.1.858 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.858 €, select.
      Cape Town.2.072 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.072 €, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Cape Town

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in February.
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      Sacramento International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Sacramento International to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

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      Sacramento to Cape Town: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight found1.385 €
      Cheapest month to flyFebruary

      Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento International to Cape Town is 1.385 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sacramento International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.385 €.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Sacramento International to Cape Town.
      The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Cape Town is usually February.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 3 February 2027.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sacramento International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

      Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of Sacramento.

      • Give yourself enough time to catch your SMF to CPT flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

      • If you'd like to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is a popular stop between SMF and CPT.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

      • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is 699 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 1.385 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

      • To score cheap tickets from SMF to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

      • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport.

      • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SMF to CPT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport.

      Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

      • You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

      • Sacramento International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SMF touch down on schedule 81% of the time.

      • Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.

      • Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport, take a look at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's a quick drive from SMF.

      Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

      Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

      • From Cape Town Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

      • It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

      When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

      • November is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cape Town in March.

      • When booking your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Cape Town Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.

      Explore more of South Africa

      • Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

      • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.