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

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya 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 August 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.

R5 341 Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Cape Town in 2025

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 R10 876 to R15 795. The lowest price recently found on this route was R9 171.

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3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT

11h 55m1 stop

13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH

11h 20m1 stop

R9 171Ethiopian Air

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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 16

3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT

11h 55m1 stop

13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH

11h 20m1 stop

R9 206Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 21

3:40 - 13:45RUH-CPT

11h 05m1 stop

13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH

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R9 400Ethiopian Air

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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 14

3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT

11h 55m1 stop

13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH

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R9 663Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 30

4:50 - 17:25RUH-CPT

13h 35m1 stop

12:35 - 3:20CPT-RUH

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R9 716Qatar Airways

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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11

3:40 - 13:45RUH-CPT

11h 05m1 stop

14:35 - 2:10CPT-RUH

10h 35m1 stop

R9 909Ethiopian Air

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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 26

3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT

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R9 927Ethiopian Air

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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 28

18:50 - 10:50RUH-CPT

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13:00 - 10:15CPT-RUH

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R9 944Qatar Airways

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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 16

21:40 - 10:50RUH-CPT

14h 10m1 stop

13:00 - 3:30CPT-RUH

13h 30m1 stop

R9 980Qatar Airways

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Sun, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 25

5:00 - 22:45RUH-CPT

18h 45m2 stops

13:00 - 10:15CPT-RUH

20h 15m1 stop

R11 578

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Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 1

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Sept 16

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 13

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R9 206

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 2

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 05m

1 stop

CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

Sept 14

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R9 400

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Qatar Airways flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Nov 4

RUH4:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 11

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

13h 45m

1 stop

RUH3:20Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R9 716

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Qatar Airways

Sept 2

RUH18:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl

17h 00m

1 stop

CPT10:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 16

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R9 944

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Qatar Airways

Sept 21

RUH21:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

14h 10m

1 stop

CPT10:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 25

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

RUH3:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R9 980

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Mon 1/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 171

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RUH - CPT

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 13/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 206

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/9

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 400

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 663

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/11

4:50-17:25

1 stop13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

12:35-3:20

1 stop13h 45m

R9 716

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 16/9

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/9

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R9 909

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 15/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 927

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/9

18:50-10:50

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

13:00-10:15

1 stop20h 15m

R9 944

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 21/9

21:40-10:50

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/9

13:00-3:30

1 stop13h 30m

R9 980

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 3/9

5:00-22:45

2 stops18h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

13:00-10:15

1 stop20h 15m

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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 March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Riyadh, with most prices found around R10 594. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 174.

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 566. 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 R17 235.

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 R13 180. 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 309 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 925 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 734 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Riyadh to Cape Town flights are approximately 15% 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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Cheap Riyadh to Cape Town (RUH to CPT) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Riyadh to Cape Town

Best price found	R5 341
Fastest flight time	11h 05m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Riyadh in the past 72 hours is R5 341. The best return flight deal from Riyadh to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 171.

The fastest flight from Riyadh to Cape Town takes 11h 05m

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Cape Town. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT)

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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 August 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 80% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 20%.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 100	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 827 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 533	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 608 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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