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 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 25m. 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).

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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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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 8 November 2025.

Sun 30/119:25JNB - BJL

2 stops42h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 3/122:30BJL - JNB

2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/11R22 069

Fri 28/111:35JNB - BJL

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1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R22 139

Fri 5/1223:00JNB - BJL

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3 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/11R22 572

Fri 5/1220:20JNB - BJL

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Thu 11/122:30BJL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/11R23 092

Sat 29/1119:10JNB - BJL

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1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

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Deal found 7/11R23 578

Fri 5/1217:00JNB - BJL

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Fri 12/1220:45BJL - JNB

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R25 762

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3 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air

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Deal found 7/11R26 109

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Thu 5/313:45JNB - BJL

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Deal found 5/11R21 705

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Deal found 7/11R22 555

Fri 5/1223:00JNB - BJL

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Deal found 7/11R22 572

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1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/11R23 213

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3 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 5/11R23 976

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1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/11R24 808

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3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R25 762

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3 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/11R26 109

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Fri 28/111:35JNB - BJL

3 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1220:45BJL - JNB

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R22 139

Fri 28/111:35JNB - BJL

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3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/11R23 578

Sat 29/1119:10JNB - BJL

1 stop37h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 12/1220:45BJL - JNB

1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/11R23 213

Sun 30/119:25JNB - BJL

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Wed 3/122:30BJL - JNB

2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/11R22 069

Sun 30/118:20JNB - BJL

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3 stops36h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/11R26 109

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3 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 12/126:10BJL - JNB

3 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/11R22 572

Fri 5/1220:20JNB - BJL

2 stops55h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 11/122:30BJL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/11R23 092

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Deal found 7/11R25 762

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Gambia

Round-trip from	R21 705
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R19 729

Qatar Airways
5/3-7/3
4 total stops
71h 50m total
South Africa to Gambia

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13:45-1:30

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Banjul Yundum Intl

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3:30-15:35

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R21 705

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JNB - BJL

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Sat 29/11

19:10-6:20

1 stop37h 10m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 12/12

20:45-13:05

2 stops62h 20m

R22 555

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

23:00-18:20

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Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 12/12

6:10-3:55

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R22 572

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

19:10-6:20

1 stop37h 10m

Banjul Yundum Intl

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20:45-10:50

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R23 213

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:00-18:20

3 stops21h 20m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Sun 8/3

6:10-3:55

3 stops19h 45m

R23 976

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-19:45

2 stops26h 35m

Banjul Yundum Intl

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20:45-10:50

1 stop36h 05m

R24 808

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

17:00-19:20

3 stops28h 20m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Fri 12/12

20:45-10:50

1 stop36h 05m

R25 762

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

8:20-18:20

3 stops36h 00m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Thu 4/12

6:10-20:10

3 stops36h 00m

R26 109

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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 452). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 341). 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

3 661 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

3 661 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 661 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

4 035 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 661 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

893 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 661 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 and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Gambia in about 21h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 25m. 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 452). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 341). 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 578	AverageR18 704	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR18 142	AverageR19 237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 013	AverageR24 316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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