What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from Sacramento according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

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As of December 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$1,361 Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Cape Town in 2025/26

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,514 to $1,734. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,361.

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7:00 am - 2:35 pm

SMF

CPT

45h 35m2 stops

1:50 pm - 8:50 pm

CPT

SMF

41h 00m3 stops

$1,361Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

11:35 am - 12:10 pm

SMF

CPT

38h 35m2 stops

6:55 pm - 7:34 pm

CPT

SMF

34h 39m2 stops

$1,450British Airways

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

11:10 am - 7:40 am

SMF

CPT

34h 30m2 stops

8:50 pm - 8:50 pm

CPT

SMF

34h 00m1 stop

$1,536Lufthansa

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

12:30 pm - 7:15 pm

SMF

CPT

20h 45m1 stop

9:30 pm - 8:16 pm

CPT

SMF

32h 46m1 stop

$1,573Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

8:45 am - 6:00 pm

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CPT

23h 15m2 stops

8:50 pm - 1:31 pm

CPT

SMF

26h 41m2 stops

$1,577United Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

4:35 pm - 12:10 pm

SMF

CPT

33h 35m2 stops

6:55 pm - 10:51 pm

CPT

SMF

37h 56m2 stops

$1,647British Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

1:30 pm - 9:25 am

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CPT

57h 55m3 stops

10:40 am - 5:58 pm

CPT

SMF

65h 18m3 stops

$1,988Singapore Airlines

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25

7:50 am - 9:25 am

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CPT

63h 35m3 stops

10:40 am - 5:58 pm

CPT

SMF

65h 18m3 stops

$2,402Singapore Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

7:15 am - 6:00 pm

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CPT

24h 45m2 stops

8:50 pm - 8:50 pm

CPT

SMF

34h 00m1 stop

$2,427United Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

1:00 pm - 7:40 am

SMF

CPT

32h 40m2 stops

9:30 am - 10:24 am

CPT

SMF

58h 54m2 stops

$3,221Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 4

Ethiopian Air flights from Sacramento to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 18

SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl

45h 35m

2 stops

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 25

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

41h 00m

3 stops

SMF8:50 pmSacramento Intl

$1,361

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 1

SMF11:35 pmSacramento Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 4

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

42h 39m

3 stops

SMF10:29 pmSacramento Intl

$6,833

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British Airways

Jan 18

SMF11:35 amSacramento Intl

38h 35m

2 stops

CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 25

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

34h 39m

2 stops

SMF7:34 pmSacramento Intl

$1,450

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British Airways

Feb 4

SMF4:35 pmSacramento Intl

33h 35m

2 stops

CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 8

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

37h 56m

2 stops

SMF10:51 pmSacramento Intl

$1,647

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British Airways

Jan 22

SMF4:35 pmSacramento Intl

33h 35m

2 stops

CPT12:10 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 27

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

38h 03m

2 stops

SMF10:58 pmSacramento Intl

$8,004

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SMF - CPT

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Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops45h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

1:50 pm-8:50 pm

3 stops41h 00m

$1,361

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

11:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

6:55 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops34h 39m

$1,450

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

11:10 am-7:40 am

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,536

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

12:30 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

9:30 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop32h 46m

$1,573

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

8:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/11

8:50 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,577

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

4:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

6:55 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$1,647

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/18

1:30 pm-9:25 am

3 stops57h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

10:40 am-5:58 pm

3 stops65h 18m

$1,988

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

7:50 am-9:25 am

3 stops63h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

10:40 am-5:58 pm

3 stops65h 18m

$2,402

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/4

7:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$2,427

SacramentoCape Town

SMF - CPT

SMFCPT

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/1

1:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/4

9:30 am-10:24 am

2 stops58h 54m

$3,221

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,484. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,828.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the afternoon. Flights from Sacramento to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,365. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,723. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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The fastest flight from Sacramento to Cape Town takes 22h 55m

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How far is Sacramento Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?
A flight from Sacramento Intl to Cape Town Intl will travel around 10192.3 mi. Typically, this will take 22h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of December 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Sacramento and Cape Town, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 36% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 33% and United Airlines with 31%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,236	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,052 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,472	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,685 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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