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

Etihad Airways 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 June 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 541 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 R14 766 to R10 952. The lowest price recently found on this route was R10 333.

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11:15 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

50h 45m

2 stops

13:50 - 19:30

CPT

RUH

28h 40m

2 stops

R10 333Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1

14:40 - 14:10

RUH

CPT

24h 30m

2 stops

13:50 - 15:15

CPT

RUH

24h 25m

2 stops

R10 382Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4

4:25 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

33h 35m

2 stops

15:25 - 21:35

CPT

RUH

53h 10m

2 stops

R10 414Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

11:15 - 14:10

RUH

CPT

27h 55m

2 stops

13:50 - 15:55

CPT

RUH

25h 05m

2 stops

R10 431Etihad Airways

Sun, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 14

10:10 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

51h 50m

2 stops

15:10 - 2:45

CPT

RUH

58h 35m

2 stops

R10 479Etihad Airways

Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Jul 30

4:25 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

33h 35m

2 stops

15:25 - 15:15

CPT

RUH

46h 50m

2 stops

R10 496Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27

4:25 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

33h 35m

2 stops

13:50 - 16:10

CPT

RUH

25h 20m

2 stops

R10 512Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 2

14:40 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

47h 20m

2 stops

15:10 - 15:55

CPT

RUH

47h 45m

2 stops

R10 545Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

22:30 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

39h 30m

2 stops

15:10 - 15:55

CPT

RUH

47h 45m

2 stops

R10 561Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 18

11:15 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

50h 45m

2 stops

15:10 - 15:55

CPT

RUH

47h 45m

2 stops

R10 642Etihad Airways

Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 16

Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Etihad Airways

Jun 9

RUH16:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl

45h 55m

2 stops

CPT13:45Cape Town Intl

Jun 16

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

30h 35m

2 stops

RUH21:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 300

Etihad Airways

Jun 24

RUH11:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

50h 45m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Jul 1

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

28h 40m

2 stops

RUH19:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 333

Etihad Airways

Aug 25

RUH14:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 30m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 4

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

24h 25m

2 stops

RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 382

Turkish Airlines flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Jul 1

RUH12:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Jul 15

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

RUH0:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 669

Turkish Airlines

Jul 1

RUH12:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Jul 15

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

RUH11:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 718

Turkish Airlines

Jun 30

RUH0:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Jul 15

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

29h 35m

1 stop

RUH23:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 751

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 24/6

11:15-13:00

2 stops50h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

13:50-19:30

2 stops28h 40m

R10 333

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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 25/8

14:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:50-15:15

2 stops24h 25m

R10 382

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/11

4:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

15:25-21:35

2 stops53h 10m

R10 414

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 28/6

11:15-14:10

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

13:50-15:55

2 stops25h 05m

R10 431

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 27/7

10:10-13:00

2 stops51h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/7

15:10-2:45

2 stops58h 35m

R10 479

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/11

4:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

15:25-15:15

2 stops46h 50m

R10 496

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/11

4:25-13:00

2 stops33h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

13:50-16:10

2 stops25h 20m

R10 512

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/8

14:40-13:00

2 stops47h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

15:10-15:55

2 stops47h 45m

R10 545

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/8

22:30-13:00

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

15:10-15:55

2 stops47h 45m

R10 561

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 14/6

11:15-13:00

2 stops50h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

15:10-15:55

2 stops47h 45m

R10 642

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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 192. 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 355.

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 343 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 159 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% 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 June 2026, prices for Riyadh to Cape Town flights are approximately 10% 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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Fastest flight time	18h 40m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Riyadh to Cape Town takes 18h 40m

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. 18h 40m 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 June 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 75% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 25%.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 444	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 006 reviews		Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 642	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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