How long is the flight from South Africa to Gambia?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Gambia in about 29h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 55m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gambia ranges from 0.0 - 380.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 380.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Gambia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gambia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June 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 23.0 C).

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

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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 Gambia.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Gambia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

Sat 22/1113:45JNB - BJL

2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways

Fri 28/112:30BJL - JNB

2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/10R21 707

Sat 18/1017:50JNB - BJL

1 stop37h 25mTurkish Airlines

Fri 24/1020:25BJL - JNB

1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/10R24 633

Sat 18/1014:30JNB - BJL

3 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 25/106:10BJL - JNB

3 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/10R24 789

Fri 21/111:35JNB - BJL

3 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/112:30BJL - JNB

3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10R25 135

Sat 18/1013:55JNB - BJL

2 stops37h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 23/102:30BJL - JNB

2 stops35h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/10R24 927

Sat 18/1017:50JNB - BJL

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1020:25BJL - JNB

2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10R25 187

Sat 18/1014:30JNB - BJL

3 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air

Fri 24/106:10BJL - JNB

3 stops28h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/10R27 558

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Gambia

Round-trip from	R19 042
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R22 296

Turkish Airlines
5/3-8/3
3 total stops
62h 40m total
South Africa to Gambia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R31 496 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 841 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

13:45-1:30

2 stops37h 45m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 28/11

2:30-15:25

2 stops34h 55m

R21 707

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

17:50-5:15

1 stop37h 25m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 24/10

20:25-10:35

1 stop36h 10m

R24 633

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

14:30-18:20

3 stops29h 50m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Sat 25/10

6:10-20:10

3 stops36h 00m

R24 789

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

13:55-1:30

2 stops37h 35m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Thu 23/10

2:30-16:10

2 stops35h 40m

R24 927

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

1:35-21:10

3 stops21h 35m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 28/11

2:30-14:20

3 stops33h 50m

R25 135

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

17:50-18:50

2 stops27h 00m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 24/10

20:25-9:05

2 stops58h 40m

R25 187

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

14:30-18:20

3 stops29h 50m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 24/10

6:10-13:05

3 stops28h 55m

R27 558

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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 R16 428). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 534). 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.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Gambia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gambia

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

3 644 reviews

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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

3 644 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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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

4 001 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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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

873 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 644 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Samy,Sept 2023

BKK - DOH

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

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Gambia?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Gambia in about 29h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 55m. 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.
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 R16 428). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 534). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 617	AverageR18 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR18 114	AverageR19 209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 003	AverageR25 916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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