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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town from R5 213

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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 274Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
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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 307Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
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 919Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
10h 35m1 stop
R9 151Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
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 201Ethiopian Air
Mon, May 18 - Tue, Jun 2
Qatar Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:25
RUH
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CPT
22h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 6:05
CPT
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RUH
16h 30m1 stop
R9 383Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 2
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 548Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:00 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
16h 10m2 stops
R9 581Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:00 - 2:10
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16h 10m2 stops
R9 796Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 18:55
RUH
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CPT
16h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R9 830Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3

Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Riyadh to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jan 19
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Feb 3
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R8 274
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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 307
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Ethiopian Air
Apr 23
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
Apr 30
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R8 919
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Qatar Airways flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways
Jan 27
RUH19:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Feb 2
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
RUH11:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 383
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Qatar Airways
Feb 16
RUH5:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
13h 25m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
Feb 23
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 945
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Qatar Airways
Feb 13
RUH19:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
Feb 27
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R11 302
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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 2 January 2026.
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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 19/1

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 274

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 307

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 23/4

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 919

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/3

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R9 151

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 18/5

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 201

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 27/1

19:35-17:25

1 stop22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

12:35-6:05

1 stop16h 30m

R9 383

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 23/4

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 548

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

9:00-2:10

2 stops16h 10m

R9 581

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/3

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

9:00-2:10

2 stops16h 10m

R9 796

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 19/1

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 830

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

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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 234. 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 127.

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 R11 966 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 399 on momondo.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Riyadh to Cape Town flights are approximately 18% 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

13h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Riyadh to Cape Town takes 13h 20m
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. 13h 20m 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 009Free CancellationRating
7,2
926 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R9 966Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 698 reviews
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