How long is the flight from South Africa to Alabama?

For as low as R16 675, Ethiopian Air can have you in Alabama from South Africa in 31h 30m. There are 13081 km between South Africa and Alabama. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Alabama one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 641. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 105 while deals on Lufthansa start at R5 197 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alabama ranges from 86.0 - 132.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 132.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit Alabama when rainfall is around 86.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alabama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to AL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Alabama as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Alabama that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Alabama flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Alabama.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Alabama

Round-trip from	R14 093
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Popular in	July
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Average price	R19 785

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South Africa to Alabama

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7,4

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Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Alabama?
For as low as R16 675, Ethiopian Air can have you in Alabama from South Africa in 31h 30m. There are 13081 km between South Africa and Alabama. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Alabama one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 641. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 105 while deals on Lufthansa start at R5 197 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Alabama that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Alabama flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Alabama?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Alabama.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Alabama?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Alabama 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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