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

Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways 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 November 2025.

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.

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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 R11 041 to R14 503. The lowest price recently found on this route was R8 480.

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3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT

11h 55m1 stop

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3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT

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Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Dec 3

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

10h 35m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 26

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 55m

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CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Dec 11

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

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RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R8 618

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 27

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 05m

1 stop

CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

Dec 6

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R8 757

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Qatar Airways

Jan 22

RUH16:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Jan 29

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

14h 00m

1 stop

RUH3:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 107

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Qatar Airways

Jan 30

RUH19:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 45m

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CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 7

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

RUH4:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 505

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Qatar Airways

Nov 15

RUH19:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 45m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 24

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

RUH6:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 093

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16:40-17:25

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R10 107

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19:40-17:25

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12:35-4:55

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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 657. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R10 557.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R12 378. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Tuesday is R16 976.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Riyadh to Cape Town in the evening for as low as R12 983. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Cape Town, so prices are often more expensive at around R18 034 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 848 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 830 on momondo.

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

As of November 2025, prices for Riyadh to Cape Town flights are approximately 13% cheaper 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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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. 11h 05m 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 November 2025.
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 77% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 23%.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 758	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 886 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 423	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 660 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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