Cheap flights from Cape Town to Riyadh from R8 041

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13:00 - 16:00CPT-RUH
26h 00m2 stops
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21:40 - 10:50RUH-CPT
14h 10m1 stop
R13 270
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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13:00 - 10:15CPT-RUH
20h 15m1 stop
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15:30 - 10:50RUH-CPT
20h 20m1 stop
R13 933Qatar Airways
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13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
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3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
R14 219Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 20
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6:05 - 2:45CPT-RUH
19h 40m2 stops
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16:45 - 14:35RUH-CPT
22h 50m2 stops
R14 685
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18:25 - 22:50CPT-RUH
27h 25m2 stops
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2:30 - 21:10RUH-CPT
43h 40m2 stops
R16 386KLM
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7:25 - 2:10CPT-RUH
17h 45m2 stops
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3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
R16 511Ethiopian Air
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18:25 - 22:50CPT-RUH
27h 25m2 stops
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23:55 - 9:45RUH-CPT
34h 50m3 stops
R16 869KLM
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13:05 - 8:05CPT-RUH
18h 00m1 stop
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2:20 - 11:35RUH-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
R21 203Emirates
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14:30 - 21:50CPT-RUH
30h 20m3 stops
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8:00 - 22:10RUH-CPT
39h 10m2 stops
R22 242Kenya Airways
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14:30 - 22:50CPT-RUH
31h 20m3 stops
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2:30 - 13:45RUH-CPT
36h 15m3 stops
R23 316Kenya Airways
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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

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Qatar Airways
Sept 14
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sept 21
RUH15:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:50Cape Town Intl
R13 933
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Qatar Airways
Oct 7
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
RUH3:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Oct 15
RUH5:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
CPT10:50Cape Town Intl
R16 243
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Qatar Airways
Oct 7
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
RUH3:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Oct 15
RUH5:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
15h 55m
2 stops
CPT19:55Cape Town Intl
R18 553
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Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

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Ethiopian Air
Sept 14
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sept 20
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R14 219
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 14
CPT7:25Cape Town Intl
17h 45m
2 stops
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sept 20
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R16 511
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 7
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Oct 14
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT8:20Cape Town Intl
R17 586
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 31 July 2025.
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Depart

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Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

13:00-16:00

2 stops26h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 21/9

21:40-10:50

1 stop14h 10m

R13 270

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

13:00-10:15

1 stop20h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 21/9

15:30-10:50

1 stop20h 20m

R13 933

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 20/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R14 219

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

6:05-2:45

2 stops19h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/10

16:45-14:35

2 stops22h 50m

R14 685

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

18:25-22:50

2 stops27h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 20/9

2:30-21:10

2 stops43h 40m

R16 386

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

7:25-2:10

2 stops17h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 20/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R16 511

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

18:25-22:50

2 stops27h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 21/9

23:55-9:45

3 stops34h 50m

R16 869

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

13:05-8:05

1 stop18h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 14/10

2:20-11:35

1 stop34h 15m

R21 203

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

14:30-21:50

3 stops30h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/10

8:00-22:10

2 stops39h 10m

R22 242

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

14:30-22:50

3 stops31h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 20/9

2:30-13:45

3 stops36h 15m

R23 316

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Riyadh?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly to Riyadh from Cape Town is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R12 070, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Riyadh, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around R12 249.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Riyadh?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Riyadh from Cape Town is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R13 877. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Riyadh is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around R17 322.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Riyadh?

Flying to Riyadh from Cape Town at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R15 651 when looking at flights departing at midday. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Riyadh, so prices are often more expensive at around R22 073 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Riyadh?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Riyadh from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Riyadh for around R14 991 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Riyadh from Cape Town for as low as R12 285 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Riyadh flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Cape Town to Riyadh flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

R8 041

Fastest flight time

11h 20m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Riyadh

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Riyadh from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R8 041. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Riyadh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 270.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Riyadh takes 11h 20m
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Riyadh. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Riyadh: Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH)

  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl by plane?

    Cape Town Intl and Riyadh King Khaled Intl are 7165,0 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 11h 20m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Riyadh?


Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R11 732Free CancellationRating
7,2
803 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R11 981Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 928 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 090Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 607 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R16 772Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 299 reviews
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