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).

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 15 November 2025.

Thu 5/313:45JNB - BJL

2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways

Sat 7/33:30BJL - JNB

2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/11R21 376

Thu 5/323:00JNB - BJL

3 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/36:10BJL - JNB

3 stops19h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/11R23 733

Thu 5/319:10JNB - BJL

2 stops26h 35mTurkish Airlines

Sun 8/320:45BJL - JNB

1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/11R27 851

One-way flights from South Africa to Gambia
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Mon 1/1217:00JNB - BJL

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11R8 236

Mon 1/1219:05JNB - BJL

1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/11R15 258

Mon 1/1213:45JNB - BJL

2 stops37h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/11R15 788

Mon 1/125:30JNB - BJL

4 stops14h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/11R18 249

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Gambia

Round-trip from	R21 376
One-way from	R8 236
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R19 445

Qatar Airways
5/3-7/3
4 total stops
64h 55m total
South Africa to Gambia

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1/12
3 total stops
28h 20m total
South Africa to Gambia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 902 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 317 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

13:45-1:30

2 stops37h 45m

Banjul Yundum Intl

Sat 7/3

3:30-8:40

2 stops27h 10m

R21 376

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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 733

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-19:45

2 stops26h 35m

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Sun 8/3

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1 stop36h 05m

R27 851

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

17:00-19:20

3 stops28h 20m

R8 236

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

19:05-6:20

1 stop37h 15m

R15 258

JohannesburgBanjul

JNB - BJL

JNBBJL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

5:30-18:20

4 stops14h 50m

R18 249

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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 215). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 034). 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

3 664 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

3 664 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 664 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

4 044 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 664 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

894 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 664 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 215). Flying from South Africa to Gambia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 034). 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 339	AverageR18 435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 880	AverageR18 960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR18 739	AverageR23 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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