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Cheap flights from South Africa to the Gambia from R17 581

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BJL
Mar 26 — Apr 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Gambia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Gambia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 February 2026.

Mon 23/223:00
JNB
-
BJL
3 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/26:10
BJL
-
JNB
3 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R17 581
Mon 16/312:45
JNB
-
BJL
2 stops38h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 19/32:30
BJL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R18 061
Mon 16/38:20
JNB
-
BJL
3 stops36h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/36:10
BJL
-
JNB
3 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R18 381
Fri 29/514:45
JNB
-
BJL
2 stops36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/62:30
BJL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R19 805
Mon 16/319:05
JNB
-
BJL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/32:05
BJL
-
JNB
3 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R20 588
Fri 29/522:50
JNB
-
BJL
3 stops21h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 2/66:10
BJL
-
JNB
3 stops28h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R21 532

Find flight deals from South Africa to Gambia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Gambia flight deals. Data was last updated 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 061

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 012
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 50m total
  • South Africa to Gambia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R6 342 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 537 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:45-1:30

2 stops36h 45m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Mon 1/6

2:30-16:10

2 stops35h 40m

R19 805

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

22:50-18:20

3 stops21h 30m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Tue 2/6

6:10-13:05

3 stops28h 55m

R21 532

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-20:10

2 stops27h 05m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 20/3

20:45-10:50

1 stop36h 05m

R22 892

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Deals found on 19/2

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to the Gambia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Gambia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Gambia (average of R15 181). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 181). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gambia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gambia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Gambia. Reviews last updated 24 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to the Gambia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 236 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 742 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

Le siege devant moi été cassé en position baisser impossible de le relever

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Gambia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Gambia?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Gambia in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 15m. There are 6540 km between South Africa and Gambia. 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 Gambia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 574. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Gambia for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Gambia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Gambia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Gambia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Gambia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Gambia (average of R15 181). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 181). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Gambia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Gambia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 381AverageR17 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 740AverageR17 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR18 445AverageR20 540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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