How long is the flight from South Africa to Alabama?

For as low as R17 118, British Airways can have you in Alabama from South Africa in 35h 08m. There are 13781 km between South Africa and Alabama.

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?

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3 stops48h 42m

Sat 7/1113:15 -

3 stops36h 25m

Deal found 22/9R49 180

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Average price	R27 941

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South Africa to Alabama

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Edwin,May 2026

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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.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Alabama?
For as low as R17 118, British Airways can have you in Alabama from South Africa in 35h 08m. There are 13781 km between South Africa and Alabama.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Alabama that include hotel bookings?
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