Cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg from R5 051

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9:55 - 3:55
RUH
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JNB
19h 00m
2 stops
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8:20 - 4:05
JNB
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RUH
18h 45m
2 stops
R8 776Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 26
Etihad Airways Logo
10:30 - 8:20
RUH
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JNB
22h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 15:15
JNB
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RUH
28h 25m
1 stop
R9 288Etihad Airways
Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Mar 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:05
RUH
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JNB
10h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:10
JNB
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RUH
16h 50m
1 stop
R9 575Ethiopian Air
Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 27
Qatar Airways Logo
0:30 - 15:35
RUH
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JNB
16h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 14:55
JNB
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RUH
17h 25m
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R9 655Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 26
Qatar Airways Logo
5:05 - 15:35
RUH
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JNB
11h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 10:15
JNB
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RUH
12h 45m
1 stop
R9 719Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Etihad Airways Logo
10:10 - 8:20
RUH
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JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:40
JNB
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RUH
21h 50m
1 stop
R9 815Etihad Airways
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 27
Etihad Airways Logo
10:10 - 8:20
RUH
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JNB
23h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 2:45
JNB
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RUH
15h 55m
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R9 879Etihad Airways
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:05
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JNB
10h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:10
JNB
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RUH
10h 40m
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R9 927Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:05
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JNB
10h 25m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:10
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RUH
16h 50m
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R10 311Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:05
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JNB
10h 25m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:10
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16h 50m
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R10 439Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 26

RwandAir flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

Our best RwandAir deals on Riyadh to Johannesburg flight tickets
RwandAir
Jun 25
RUH18:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jul 27
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m
2 stops
RUH14:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R12 453
RwandAir
Feb 24
RUH16:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
JNB15:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 20
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 25m
2 stops
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R12 900
RwandAir
Mar 12
RUH16:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m
2 stops
RUH4:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R12 916

Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Riyadh to Johannesburg flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Jan 30
RUH17:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 6
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 25m
1 stop
RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R8 648
Etihad Airways
Feb 4
RUH4:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 14
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 15m
1 stop
RUH3:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R8 952
Etihad Airways
Feb 23
RUH4:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 21
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 15m
1 stop
RUH3:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 288

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RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/2

9:55-3:55

2 stops19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

8:20-4:05

2 stops18h 45m

R8 776

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 24/2

10:30-8:20

1 stop22h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

9:50-15:15

1 stop28h 25m

R9 288

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/3

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R9 575

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/2

0:30-15:35

1 stop16h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

20:30-14:55

1 stop17h 25m

R9 655

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 24/2

5:05-15:35

1 stop11h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

20:30-10:15

1 stop12h 45m

R9 719

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

10:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:50-8:40

1 stop21h 50m

R9 815

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

10:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:50-2:45

1 stop15h 55m

R9 879

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/2

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R9 927

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/2

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R10 311

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/3

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R10 438

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Riyadh to Johannesburg

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 431. The month of September is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Riyadh averaging around R9 671.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R11 139 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Riyadh for as low as R9 128 on momondo.

Cheap Riyadh to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

16h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg takes 16h 15m
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Riyadh to Johannesburg.
  • How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg by plane?

    There are 5999,6 km between Riyadh King Khaled Intl and Johannesburg. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Johannesburg were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg

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Rating
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R8 698Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 375 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R9 526Free CancellationRating
7,2
952 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R9 614Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 991Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 488 reviews
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