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Cheap flights from Riyadh to South Africa from R4 696

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Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m
1 stop
R7 440Ethiopian Air
Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m
1 stop
R8 297Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Apr 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m
1 stop
R8 566Ethiopian Air
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 - 3:55
RUH
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JNB
19h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 4:05
JNB
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RUH
18h 45m
2 stops
R8 709Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 26
Qatar Airways Logo
19:40 - 17:20
RUH
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CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 17:20
CPT
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RUH
20h 50m
1 stop
R9 042Qatar Airways
Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Jun 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 18:55
RUH
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CPT
16h 15m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m
1 stop
R9 153Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 28
Etihad Airways Logo
22:40 - 8:20
RUH
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JNB
10h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 3:05
JNB
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RUH
16h 15m
1 stop
R9 217Etihad Airways
Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Mar 20
Qatar Airways Logo
19:45 - 17:25
RUH
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CPT
22h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:15
CPT
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RUH
20h 40m
1 stop
R9 280Qatar Airways
Fri, Feb 27 - 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 - 21:25
JNB
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RUH
10h 35m
1 stop
R9 518Etihad Airways
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 27
Egyptair Logo
22:00 - 7:10
RUH
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JNB
34h 10m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 3:05
JNB
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RUH
28h 20m
1 stop
R9 978Egyptair
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Riyadh to South Africa 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 582
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 884
Etihad Airways
Feb 24
RUH22:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 40m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 20
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 15m
1 stop
RUH3:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R9 217

RwandAir flights from Riyadh to South Africa

Our best RwandAir deals on Riyadh to South Africa flight tickets
RwandAir
Jun 25
RUH21:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 55m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jul 27
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m
2 stops
RUH14:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R12 310
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 802
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 818

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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 29 January 2026.
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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/2

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R7 440

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/3

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 297

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/6

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 566

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 709

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/3

19:40-17:20

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

19:30-17:20

1 stop20h 50m

R9 042

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 16/7

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 153

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 24/2

22:40-8:20

1 stop10h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

9:50-3:05

1 stop16h 15m

R9 217

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/2

19:45-17:25

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

R9 280

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

10:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:50-21:25

1 stop10h 35m

R9 518

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/2

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

21:45-3:05

1 stop28h 20m

R9 978

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

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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 R9 359, 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 September to fly from Riyadh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 597.

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 R11 054 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 R9 058 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 66% on your flight if you consider stops on a Riyadh to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

12h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Riyadh to South Africa takes 12h 50m
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Riyadh to South Africa.
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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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Airline
Rating
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Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R8 632Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 375 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R8 637Free CancellationRating
7,2
955 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R9 541Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 727 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 884Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 490 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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