How long is the flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Saudi Arabia depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl is 11h 10m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl is 10h 15m on average. Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl is the most popular airport in Saudi Arabia.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (70%) visit Jeddah more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Saudi Arabia include Medina and Riyadh.

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Flights to Jeddah

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 30

JNB

11h 10m

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Feb 6

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13h 35m

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Mar 25

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Jan 30

JNB

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Feb 2

JED

9h 25m

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 30

JNB

13h 30m

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Feb 3

JED

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 30

JNB

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Feb 3

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Etihad Airways

Mar 18

JNB

12h 45m

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Mar 31

JED

27h 50m

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Etihad Airways

Feb 27

JNB

17h 25m

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Mar 10

JED

17h 55m

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Etihad Airways

Jan 31

JNB

24h 00m

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Mar 30

JED

30h 05m

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 2

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Apr 11

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 1

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Apr 17

JED

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 2

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Apr 11

JED

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 3

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Apr 10

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Flights to Medina

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Qatar Airways

Feb 28

DUR

28h 45m

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MED

Mar 11

MED

23h 35m

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Emirates

Feb 28

DUR

20h 00m

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MED

Mar 11

MED

24h 15m

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Qatar Airways

Feb 28

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28h 45m

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MED

Mar 11

MED

23h 20m

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Emirates

Jan 26

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28h 05m

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Jan 29

MED

13h 20m

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Emirates

Jan 26

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28h 05m

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Jan 29

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Emirates

Jan 26

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28h 05m

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Emirates

Feb 25

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Mar 12

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13h 20m

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Qatar Airways

Feb 25

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21h 25m

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Mar 11

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Emirates

Feb 27

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Mar 7

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Qatar Airways

Feb 28

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Mar 10

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Qatar Airways

Feb 28

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Mar 14

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Emirates

Jan 26

DUR

28h 05m

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Jan 29

MED

16h 00m

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Flights to Riyadh

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 15

CPT

11h 20m

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RUH

Jan 27

RUH

11h 05m

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 13

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Jan 19

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Ethiopian Air

Jun 1

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 15

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Jan 27

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 13

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Jan 19

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Ethiopian Air

Jun 1

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Aug 28

RUH

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

CPT

11h 20m

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Jan 31

RUH

16h 15m

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Etihad Airways

Jan 25

CPT

18h 10m

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Feb 1

RUH

39h 20m

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 15

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Ethiopian Air

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RUH

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Jan 13

CPT

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Jan 20

RUH

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14:30 - 2:40

JNB

JED

11h 10m1 stop

15:20 - 3:55

JED

JNB

13h 35m1 stop

R8 384Ethiopian Air

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

14:30 - 2:40

JNB

JED

11h 10m1 stop

15:20 - 3:55

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JNB

13h 35m1 stop

R8 435Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Apr 4

14:30 - 2:40

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JED

11h 10m1 stop

4:40 - 13:05

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JNB

9h 25m1 stop

R8 823Ethiopian Air

Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 2

9:50 - 23:35

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JED

12h 45m1 stop

5:30 - 8:20

JED

JNB

27h 50m1 stop

R9 145Etihad Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31

9:50 - 4:15

JNB

JED

17h 25m1 stop

3:15 - 8:20

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JNB

30h 05m1 stop

R9 195Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 11

12:35 - 13:20

CPT

JED

23h 45m1 stop

5:10 - 17:25

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CPT

13h 15m1 stop

R10 903Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

12:25 - 18:10

DUR

MED

28h 45m2 stops

12:20 - 10:55

MED

DUR

23h 35m1 stop

R11 055Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 11

18:30 - 18:00

CPT

JED

22h 30m1 stop

11:15 - 11:40

JED

CPT

25h 25m1 stop

R12 170Emirates

Wed, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 18

13:40 - 2:25

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JED

35h 45m1 stop

11:15 - 11:40

JED

CPT

25h 25m1 stop

R12 255Emirates

Wed, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 18

18:25 - 22:50

CPT

RUH

27h 25m2 stops

23:55 - 9:45

RUH

CPT

34h 50m3 stops

R16 362KLM

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

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Return

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JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 6/2

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R8 384

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 4/4

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R8 435

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 2/2

4:40-13:05

1 stop9h 25m

R8 823

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

9:50-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 31/3

5:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R9 145

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

9:50-4:15

1 stop17h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 11/3

3:15-8:20

1 stop30h 05m

R9 195

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/2

12:35-13:20

1 stop23h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 14/2

5:10-17:25

1 stop13h 15m

R10 903

DurbanMedina

DUR - MED

DURMED

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 28/2

12:25-18:10

2 stops28h 45m

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Wed 11/3

12:20-10:55

1 stop23h 35m

R11 055

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/1

18:30-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 18/1

11:15-11:40

1 stop25h 25m

R12 170

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/1

13:40-2:25

1 stop35h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 18/1

11:15-11:40

1 stop25h 25m

R12 255

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

18:25-22:50

2 stops27h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/2

23:55-9:45

3 stops34h 50m

R16 362

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Saudi Arabia flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Saudi Arabia?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia from South Africa according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Saudi Arabia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Saudi Arabia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 730
Best Round-Trip Price	R8 384
Fastest flight time	11h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Saudi Arabia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 730 (Cape Town Intl to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Saudi Arabia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 384 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl).

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The fastest flight to Saudi Arabia from South Africa takes 11h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Saudi Arabia, with a 1% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Saudi Arabia

What is the best airport to land at to visit Prophet's Mosque?

Flying into Medina Airport is typically the best way to visit Prophet's Mosque, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Saudi Arabia?

If you are looking to fly to Saudi Arabia for less, look to airlines like SAUDIA, flyadeal, and flynas, with prices starting at R2 047, R2 430, and R2 668 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Saudi Arabia?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Saudi Arabia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Saudi Arabia to fly to?

48% of our momondo users travelling to Saudi Arabia in the past year chose to fly into Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl airport serves the city of Jeddah.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Saudi Arabia?

Prices for flights to Saudi Arabia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Saudi Arabia?

The number of operators available for flights to Saudi Arabia is 12 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Saudi Arabia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Saudi Arabia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Saudi Arabia?

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

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Saudi Arabia?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Saudi Arabia on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Saudi Arabia that suits you.

Can I find flights to Saudi Arabia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Saudi Arabia on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Saudi Arabia?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Saudi Arabia by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Saudi Arabia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of Saudi Arabia flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.