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22:15 - 7:10RUH-JNB
33h 55m1 stop
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21:45 - 3:05JNB-RUH
28h 20m1 stop
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4:00 - 7:10RUH-JNB
28h 10m1 stop
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21:45 - 3:05JNB-RUH
28h 20m1 stop
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22:00 - 7:10RUH-JNB
34h 10m1 stop
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21:45 - 12:00JNB-RUH
13h 15m1 stop
R9 777Egyptair
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 28
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3:40 - 13:05RUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
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14:30 - 2:10JNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
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3:40 - 13:05RUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
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8:20 - 2:10JNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
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12:35 - 8:40RUH-JNB
21h 05m1 stop
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12:45 - 10:15JNB-RUH
20h 30m1 stop
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22:00 - 7:10RUH-JNB
34h 10m1 stop
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14:30 - 2:10JNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
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23:20 - 8:20RUH-JNB
34h 00m2 stops
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21h 05m2 stops
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16:45 - 8:20RUH-JNB
16h 35m1 stop
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22h 10m1 stop
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16:40 - 8:40RUH-JNB
17h 00m1 stop
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Egyptair flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

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Egyptair
Apr 20
RUH22:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 27
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m
1 stop
RUH3:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Egyptair
Nov 17
RUH4:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 21
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m
1 stop
RUH3:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Egyptair
Nov 26
RUH22:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 28
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 15m
1 stop
RUH12:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Qatar Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways
Feb 10
RUH12:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 17
JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 30m
1 stop
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R10 603
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Qatar Airways
Feb 10
RUH16:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 00m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 17
JNB7:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 05m
2 stops
RUH3:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R12 479
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Qatar Airways
Feb 10
RUH5:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 30m
1 stop
JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 17
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 10m
3 stops
RUH3:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl
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RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 20/4

22:15-7:10

1 stop33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

21:45-3:05

1 stop28h 20m

R9 019

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 17/11

4:00-7:10

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

21:45-3:05

1 stop28h 20m

R9 037

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/11

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

21:45-12:00

1 stop13h 15m

R9 777

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 25/11

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R10 052

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/12

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R10 121

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/2

12:35-8:40

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

12:45-10:15

1 stop20h 30m

R10 603

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/11

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R10 689

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/11

23:20-8:20

2 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

9:50-7:55

2 stops21h 05m

R10 930

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 17/4

16:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

R11 481

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/2

16:40-8:40

1 stop17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

7:30-3:35

2 stops19h 05m

R12 479

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Riyadh and Johannesburg?

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 R10 362. The month of September is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Riyadh averaging around R10 414.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

The cheapest day to depart from Riyadh to Johannesburg is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as R12 022. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Riyadh because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R14 093.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R9 216. Flying to Johannesburg at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the morning when prices are around R13 314.

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 R12 485 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 260 on momondo.

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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 10h 25m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R9 366Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 283 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 257Free CancellationRating
7,2
877 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 342Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 658 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 524Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 392 reviews
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