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Cheap flights from Riyadh to South Africa from R5 454

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Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35
RUH
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
CPT
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R8 334Ethiopian Air
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 7
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3:40 - 13:45
RUH
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CPT
11h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
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RUH
11h 20m1 stop
R8 351Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29
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3:40 - 14:35
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 2:10
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RUH
10h 35m1 stop
R8 454Ethiopian Air
Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 14
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3:40 - 14:35
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CPT
11h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10
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11h 20m1 stop
R8 488Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:45
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CPT
11h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 2:10
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RUH
10h 35m1 stop
R8 505Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 12
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22:15 - 7:10
RUH
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JNB
33h 55m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 3:05
JNB
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RUH
28h 20m1 stop
R10 209Egyptair
Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 5
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22:00 - 7:10
RUH
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JNB
34h 10m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:00
JNB
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RUH
13h 15m1 stop
R10 806Egyptair
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
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21:30 - 8:20
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JNB
35h 50m2 stops
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9:50 - 0:45
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13h 55m2 stops
R11 726Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Qatar Airways Logo
16:40 - 3:55
RUH
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JNB
12h 15m1 stop
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9:25 - 4:05
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17h 40m3 stops
R12 425Qatar Airways
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27
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11:45 - 8:40
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JNB
21h 55m1 stop
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20:40 - 16:15
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18h 35m1 stop
R12 476Qatar Airways
Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, May 7

Egyptair flights from Riyadh to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on Riyadh to South Africa flight tickets
Egyptair
Mar 30
RUH22:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 55m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 5
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 20m
1 stop
RUH3:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R10 209
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Egyptair
Feb 28
RUH22:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 2
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 15m
1 stop
RUH12:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R10 806
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Egyptair
Dec 10
RUH22:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
34h 10m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 14
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 25m
1 stop
RUH3:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R18 509
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RwandAir flights from Riyadh to South Africa

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RwandAir
Jan 8
RUH22:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 16
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 05m
2 stops
RUH14:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R13 141
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RwandAir
Mar 21
RUH16:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m
2 stops
RUH3:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R14 504
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RwandAir
Jan 7
RUH5:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 15m
2 stops
JNB2:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 16
JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 05m
2 stops
RUH14:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl
R14 709
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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 10 December 2025.
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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 24/1

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 334

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/1

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 351

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R8 454

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/1

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 488

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 4/1

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R8 505

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/3

22:15-7:10

1 stop33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

21:45-3:05

1 stop28h 20m

R10 209

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/2

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

21:45-12:00

1 stop13h 15m

R10 806

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/1

21:30-8:20

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-0:45

2 stops13h 55m

R11 726

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 19/1

16:40-3:55

1 stop12h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

9:25-4:05

3 stops17h 40m

R12 425

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/3

11:45-8:40

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

20:40-16:15

1 stop18h 35m

R12 476

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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 R10 260, 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 R10 311.

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 R11 904. 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 R13 954. 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 126 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 183.

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 864 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 169 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 67% on your flight if you consider stops on a Riyadh to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

12h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Riyadh to South Africa takes 12h 15m
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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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R9 274Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 330 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R9 473Free CancellationRating
7,2
903 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R10 241Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 676 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 381Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 433 reviews
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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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