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Cheap flights from Riyadh to South Africa from R5 452

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Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 8:20RUH-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
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9:50 - 9:00JNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
R9 265Etihad Airways
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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:45RUH-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R9 318Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 16
Etihad Airways Logo
16:45 - 8:20RUH-JNB
16h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:00JNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
R9 336Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
Etihad Airways Logo
16:45 - 8:20RUH-JNB
16h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:00JNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
R9 354Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 2:10CPT-RUH
10h 35m1 stop
R9 407Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 24
Qatar Airways Logo
21:25 - 10:50RUH-CPT
14h 25m1 stop
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13:00 - 3:30CPT-RUH
13h 30m1 stop
R9 443Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 17
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 8:20RUH-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 2:45JNB-RUH
15h 55m1 stop
R9 461Etihad Airways
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 18
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 - 8:20RUH-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
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9:50 - 15:15JNB-RUH
28h 25m1 stop
R9 478Etihad Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
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13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R9 532Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 27
Qatar Airways Logo
4:50 - 17:30RUH-CPT
13h 40m1 stop
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19:00 - 19:00CPT-RUH
23h 00m1 stop
R9 710Qatar Airways
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Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Riyadh to South Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Sept 28
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
RUH9:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 265
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Etihad Airways
Sept 1
RUH16:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
RUH9:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 336
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Etihad Airways
Sept 1
RUH16:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 9
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 10m
1 stop
RUH9:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 354
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Qatar Airways flights from Riyadh to South Africa

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Qatar Airways
Sept 9
RUH21:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl
14h 25m
1 stop
CPT10:50Cape Town Intl
Sept 17
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
RUH3:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 443
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Qatar Airways
Nov 9
RUH4:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl
13h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
Nov 24
CPT19:00Cape Town Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
RUH19:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 710
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Qatar Airways
Sept 7
RUH15:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
CPT10:50Cape Town Intl
Sept 24
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
RUH10:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R10 066
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to South Africa 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 7 August 2025.
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RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 28/9

10:15-8:20

1 stop23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

R9 265

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 4/9

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 318

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/9

16:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

R9 336

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/9

16:45-8:20

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

R9 354

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/9

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R9 407

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/9

21:25-10:50

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

13:00-3:30

1 stop13h 30m

R9 443

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 4/9

10:15-8:20

1 stop23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

9:50-2:45

1 stop15h 55m

R9 461

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/9

4:20-8:20

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-15:15

1 stop28h 25m

R9 478

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 19/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 532

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/11

4:50-17:30

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

19:00-19:00

1 stop23h 00m

R9 710

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Riyadh to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Riyadh is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 725, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Riyadh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 616.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Riyadh. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was R12 444. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Riyadh to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R14 587. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Flying to South Africa from Riyadh at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R9 540 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R13 781.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R12 850 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Riyadh for as low as R10 939 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Riyadh to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 64% on your flight if you consider stops on a Riyadh to South Africa flight.

Cheap Riyadh to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R5 452

Fastest flight time

10h 25m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Riyadh in the past 72 hours is R5 452. The best return flight deal from Riyadh to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 265.
The fastest flight from Riyadh to South Africa takes 10h 25m
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport and Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to South Africa?

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

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

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

    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 South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Riyadh to South Africa

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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R10 021Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 232 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R10 242Free CancellationRating
7,2
814 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 540Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 608 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R15 033Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 306 reviews
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Can I find flights from Riyadh to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Riyadh to South Africa with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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