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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town from R5 348

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Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R8 240Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 7
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3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R8 358Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:45
RUH
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CPT
11h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
10h 35m1 stop
R8 391Ethiopian Air
Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:45
RUH
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CPT
11h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R8 728Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R9 182Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 18:55
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CPT
16h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R9 434Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 7
Qatar Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:25
RUH
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CPT
22h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 19:00
CPT
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RUH
23h 00m1 stop
R9 451Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 18:55
RUH
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CPT
16h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R9 670Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
Qatar Airways Logo
16:40 - 17:25
RUH
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CPT
25h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:15
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RUH
20h 40m1 stop
R9 922Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 17:25
RUH
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CPT
30h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 14:55
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RUH
25h 20m1 stop
R9 955Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 1

Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Riyadh to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jan 24
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 7
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R8 240
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 28
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 5
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R8 358
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 5
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 05m
1 stop
CPT13:45Cape Town Intl
Mar 27
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
10h 35m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R8 391
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Qatar Airways flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways
Feb 17
RUH19:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Mar 3
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
RUH19:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 451
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Qatar Airways
Feb 19
RUH16:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 45m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Feb 23
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 922
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Qatar Airways
Feb 19
RUH11:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Mar 1
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
25h 20m
1 stop
RUH14:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 955
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Cape Town 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 16 December 2025.
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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 24/1

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 240

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/1

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 358

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/3

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R8 391

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 27/1

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 728

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 12/1

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 182

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 24/1

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 434

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 17/2

19:35-17:25

1 stop22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

19:00-19:00

1 stop23h 00m

R9 451

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/1

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 670

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/2

16:40-17:25

1 stop25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

12:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

R9 922

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/2

11:45-17:25

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

12:35-14:55

1 stop25h 20m

R9 955

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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 384. 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 292.

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 028. 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 496.

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 615. 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 R17 524 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 100 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 552 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Riyadh to Cape Town flights are approximately 20% 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

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Fastest flight time

12h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Riyadh to Cape Town takes 12h 50m
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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  • 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. 12h 50m 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?

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R9 347Free CancellationRating
7,2
911 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 128Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 683 reviews
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