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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg from R5 117

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Etihad Airways Logo
22:40 - 8:20RUH-JNB
10h 40m1 stop
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9:50 - 21:40JNB-RUH
10h 50m1 stop
R9 108Etihad Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 29
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22:35 - 8:20RUH-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
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9:50 - 21:30JNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
R9 161Etihad Airways
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Sat, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 17
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 8:20RUH-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 15:15JNB-RUH
28h 25m1 stop
R9 354Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 8:20RUH-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
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9:50 - 8:45JNB-RUH
21h 55m1 stop
R9 372Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:05RUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:10JNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
R10 497Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:05RUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:10JNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
R10 725Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 17
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0:15 - 8:20RUH-JNB
33h 05m2 stops
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9:50 - 21:20JNB-RUH
34h 30m2 stops
R12 466
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 12
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5:00 - 16:10RUH-JNB
12h 10m1 stop
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9:20 - 3:30JNB-RUH
17h 10m3 stops
R12 589
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 - 16:10RUH-JNB
12h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:30 - 14:00JNB-RUH
25h 30m2 stops
R13 328Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
Qatar Airways Logo
16:40 - 3:55RUH-JNB
12h 15m1 stop
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20:20 - 14:55JNB-RUH
17h 35m1 stop
R13 380Qatar Airways
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Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Jan 15

Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Nov 20
RUH22:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 40m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 29
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m
1 stop
RUH21:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 108
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Etihad Airways
Sept 13
RUH22:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 45m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 17
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 40m
1 stop
RUH21:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 161
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Etihad Airways
Oct 5
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 12
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 25m
1 stop
RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 354
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Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 6
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 25m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 14
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R10 497
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 12
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 25m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 17
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 40m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R10 725
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 27
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 25m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 50m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R10 778
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 23 August 2025.
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RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 20/11

22:40-8:20

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

9:50-21:40

1 stop10h 50m

R9 108

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 13/9

22:35-8:20

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

9:50-21:30

1 stop10h 40m

R9 161

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/10

10:15-8:20

1 stop23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

9:50-15:15

1 stop28h 25m

R9 354

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/10

10:15-8:20

1 stop23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

9:50-8:45

1 stop21h 55m

R9 372

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/10

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R10 497

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/9

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R10 725

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/10

0:15-8:20

2 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

9:50-21:20

2 stops34h 30m

R12 466

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/10

5:00-16:10

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

9:20-3:30

3 stops17h 10m

R12 589

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/10

5:00-16:10

1 stop12h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

11:30-14:00

2 stops25h 30m

R13 328

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/12

16:40-3:55

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

20:20-14:55

1 stop17h 35m

R13 380

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Riyadh is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 585, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of February, then departing from Riyadh during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 218.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as R12 281. 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 396.

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

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Riyadh at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R9 415 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the morning when prices are around R13 601.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R12 808 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Riyadh for as low as R10 655 on momondo.

How have Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Cheap Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (RUH to JNB) flight deals and tips

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  • How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    There are 5985,6 km between Riyadh King Khaled Intl and Johannesburg OR Tambo. Flights usually cover this in 10h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R9 889Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 233 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 316Free CancellationRating
7,2
838 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 565Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 610 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 836Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 316 reviews
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