Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the lowest average return price of R9 517.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Egyptair is the most popular carrier operating from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Which airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Riyadh according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Addis Ababa (ADD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 4h 45m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights connecting via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 10h 25m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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?

As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from 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.

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1:45 - 9:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 0:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

33h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

R10 650Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

0:55 - 9:40RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13:30 - 23:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

33h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

R10 828Turkish Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 23

22:00 - 7:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 15m1 stop Cairo

R10 860Egyptair

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

22:00 - 7:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 15m1 stop Cairo

R10 876Egyptair

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 313Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 393Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13

4:20 - 8:20RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 15:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

28h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 314Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

16:55 - 8:20RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 9:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R13 284Etihad Airways

Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 8

21:40 - 11:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

9:25 - 2:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

15h 40m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R26 439Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13

4:05 - 20:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 20m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

17:00 - 18:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 05m2 stops Lusaka Dubai Intl

R38 026Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25

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Egyptair flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Egyptair

Feb 1

RUH22:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 5

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 15m

1 stop

RUH12:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 860

Egyptair

Feb 1

RUH22:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 5

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 15m

1 stop

RUH12:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 876

Egyptair

Feb 1

RUH22:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 5

JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 15m

1 stop

RUH12:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 151

Turkish Airlines flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 7

RUH1:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 13

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

2 stops

RUH0:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 650

Turkish Airlines

Dec 7

RUH0:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

33h 45m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 23

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m

2 stops

RUH23:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 828

Turkish Airlines

Nov 13

RUH6:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

28h 15m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m

2 stops

RUH0:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R10 973

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Mon 7/9

1:45-9:40

2 stops32h 55m

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0:55-9:40

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13:30-23:55

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22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

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R10 860

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R10 876

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 24/9

3:40-13:30

1 stop10h 50m

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Fri 2/10

14:30-2:10

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 7/9

3:40-13:30

1 stop10h 50m

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14:30-2:10

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R11 393

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 22/9

4:20-8:20

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

9:45-15:15

1 stop28h 30m

R12 314

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 15/12

16:55-8:20

1 stop16h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/1

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

R13 284

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 8/9

21:40-11:00

2 stops14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

9:25-2:05

3 stops15h 40m

R26 439

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 22/9

4:05-20:25

3 stops17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

17:00-18:05

2 stops24h 05m

R38 026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 185 to R13 769.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R10 650.

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 618, 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 R10 715.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh 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 366 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 R9 228 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 21h 05m

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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 21h 05m, 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?
As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from 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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the leading airline is Ethiopian Air, making up 48% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Etihad Airways with 22%, Qatar Airways with 17%, and Emirates with 10%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 371	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 025 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 505 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 553	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 741 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 478 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 256	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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