What is the cheapest airline that flies from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl

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

Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of July 2026.

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

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R5 500 Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Cape Town in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R13 595 to R16 612. The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 475.

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0:55 - 12:05

RUH

CPT

36h 10m

1 stop

17:20 - 0:55

CPT

RUH

30h 35m

1 stop

R12 475Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27

14:40 - 14:10

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CPT

24h 30m

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13:50 - 15:55

CPT

RUH

25h 05m

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R12 540Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 29

12:15 - 11:50

RUH

CPT

24h 35m

1 stop

16:35 - 11:15

CPT

RUH

17h 40m

1 stop

R12 621Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 9

12:15 - 11:50

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24h 35m

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16:35 - 0:15

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RUH

30h 40m

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R12 638Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 18

3:40 - 14:10

RUH

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11h 30m

1 stop

13:50 - 2:10

CPT

RUH

11h 20m

1 stop

R12 654Ethiopian Air

Sat, Jul 25 - Sun, Aug 9

6:25 - 11:50

RUH

CPT

30h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 5:25

CPT

RUH

35h 50m

1 stop

R12 703Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 22

6:25 - 11:50

RUH

CPT

30h 25m

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16:35 - 5:25

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RUH

35h 50m

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R12 735Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25

12:15 - 11:50

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24h 35m

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16:35 - 0:15

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30h 40m

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R12 767Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 17

12:15 - 11:50

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CPT

24h 35m

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16:35 - 5:25

CPT

RUH

35h 50m

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R12 800Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 18

1:45 - 11:50

RUH

CPT

35h 05m

1 stop

16:35 - 11:15

CPT

RUH

17h 40m

1 stop

R12 816Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11

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Turkish Airlines flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Riyadh to Cape Town flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Nov 16

RUH0:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Nov 27

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

RUH0:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R12 475

Turkish Airlines

Jul 27

RUH1:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl

35h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Aug 11

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

RUH11:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R12 621

Turkish Airlines

Aug 3

RUH12:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Aug 16

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

RUH11:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R12 638

Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Riyadh to Cape Town flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Jul 19

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

16h 15m

2 stops

CPT18:55Cape Town Intl

Jul 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R12 638

Ethiopian Air

Jul 25

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Aug 9

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R12 654

Ethiopian Air

Jul 26

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Aug 5

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

16h 10m

2 stops

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R12 849

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RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/11

0:55-12:05

1 stop36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

17:20-0:55

1 stop30h 35m

R12 475

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 20/9

14:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

13:50-15:55

2 stops25h 05m

R12 540

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 28/7

12:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

16:35-11:15

1 stop17h 40m

R12 621

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/8

12:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

16:35-0:15

1 stop30h 40m

R12 638

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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 25/7

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R12 654

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/8

6:25-11:50

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

16:35-5:25

1 stop35h 50m

R12 703

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/9

6:25-11:50

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

16:35-5:25

1 stop35h 50m

R12 735

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/8

12:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

16:35-0:15

1 stop30h 40m

R12 767

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/8

12:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

16:35-5:25

1 stop35h 50m

R12 800

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 28/7

1:45-11:50

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

16:35-11:15

1 stop17h 40m

R12 816

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Riyadh to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Riyadh, with most prices found around R9 150. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R9 344.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R12 689 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Riyadh for as low as R9 036 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Riyadh to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Riyadh to Cape Town flight.

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

As of July 2026, prices for Riyadh to Cape Town flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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

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Fastest flight time	19h 45m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Riyadh to Cape Town takes 19h 45m

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Riyadh to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl by plane?
The straight-line distance from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl is 7165,0 km. 19h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport is 2 as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town 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 Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Riyadh to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Riyadh and Cape Town, the leading airline is Ethiopian Air, making up 76% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 24%.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 405	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 743 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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