What is the cheapest airline that flies from Saudi Arabia to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Egyptair, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Saudi Arabia to South Africa

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

On average, it takes 11h 55m to fly from Saudi Arabia to South Africa if you fly out of Medina (the most popular airport in Saudi Arabia) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Jeddah and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 13h 35m.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Saudi Arabia according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa are updated daily.

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

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Saudi Arabia to South Africa?

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 Saudi Arabia to South Africa.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:05 - 13:30DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl

16h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 524Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

22:35 - 8:20DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 21:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl

10h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R8 751Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

2:55 - 13:30DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl

10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 849Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

4:40 - 8:15DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 14:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl

27h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 255Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

22:55 - 7:10JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 15m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 2:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

27h 30m1 stop Cairo

R10 329Egyptair

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

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

34h 10m1 stop Cairo

21:45 - 11:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 00m1 stop Cairo

R10 524Egyptair

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

6:25 - 10:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 30m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 12:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

16h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R11 695Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 9

13:25 - 22:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m1 stop Istanbul

0:20 - 0:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

23h 35m1 stop Istanbul

R11 988Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 9

16:40 - 4:00JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:05 - 3:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

12h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 102Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 1

10:55 - 4:00DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:25 - 9:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl

22h 55m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R12 216Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

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3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 597Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 25

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 743Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

16:00 - 7:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 10m1 stop Cairo

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

13h 15m1 stop Cairo

R10 215Egyptair

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

16:00 - 7:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 10m1 stop Cairo

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

13h 15m1 stop Cairo

R10 215Egyptair

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

16:50 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 15:15CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

47h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 061Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30

16:50 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 15:15CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 061Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 1

5:00 - 17:30DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 - 3:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl

17h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R12 362Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 1

10:55 - 17:30DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 - 3:25CPT Cape Town Intl-DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl

17h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R12 818Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 1

9:45 - 10:15RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:30 - 2:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 396Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

12:15 - 11:30JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 17:45CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

27h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 737Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

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Ethiopian Air flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 27

DMM3:05Dammam King Fahad Intl

11h 25m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

DMM2:10Dammam King Fahad Intl

R8 524

Ethiopian Air

Oct 22

DMM2:55Dammam King Fahad Intl

11h 35m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 26

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 40m

1 stop

DMM2:10Dammam King Fahad Intl

R8 849

Ethiopian Air

Sept 16

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 50m

1 stop

CPT13:30Cape Town Intl

Sept 25

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

34h 00m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R9 597

Oman Air flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa

Our best Oman Air deals on Saudi Arabia to South Africa flight tickets

Oman Air

Dec 20

JED14:05Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

38h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 13

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m

2 stops

JED4:10Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

R15 079

Oman Air

Dec 20

JED5:00Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

23h 55m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 13

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 50m

2 stops

JED17:10Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

R15 128

Oman Air

Sept 18

RUH21:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl

44h 40m

2 stops

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Sept 30

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

49h 00m

2 stops

RUH15:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R15 534

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DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dammam King Fahad Intl

Tue 27/10

3:05-13:30

1 stop11h 25m

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8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R8 524

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DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dammam King Fahad Intl

Sun 18/10

22:35-8:20

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

9:50-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

R8 751

DammamJohannesburg

DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DMMJNB

Dammam King Fahad Intl

Thu 22/10

2:55-13:30

1 stop11h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R8 849

DammamJohannesburg

DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DMMJNB

Dammam King Fahad Intl

Fri 23/10

4:40-8:15

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

9:50-14:45

1 stop27h 55m

R9 255

JeddahJohannesburg

JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JEDJNB

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 28/10

22:55-7:10

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

21:45-2:15

1 stop27h 30m

R10 329

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/10

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

21:45-11:45

1 stop13h 00m

R10 524

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 26/1

6:25-10:55

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

18:50-12:25

1 stop16h 35m

R11 695

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/11

13:25-22:25

1 stop34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

0:20-0:55

1 stop23h 35m

R11 988

JeddahJohannesburg

JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

JEDJNB

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 25/9

16:40-4:00

1 stop12h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:05-3:20

1 stop12h 15m

R12 102

DammamJohannesburg

DMM Dammam King Fahad Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

DMMJNB

Dammam King Fahad Intl

Fri 23/10

10:55-4:00

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

9:25-9:20

3 stops22h 55m

R12 216

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Saudi Arabia is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 524, 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 January to fly from Saudi Arabia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 703.

Can stopping save me money on Saudi Arabia to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Saudi Arabia to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R5 368
Fastest flight time	11h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Saudi Arabia in the past 72 hours is R5 368. The best return flight deal from Saudi Arabia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 524.

The fastest flight from Saudi Arabia to South Africa takes 11h 35m

There are no direct flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Saudi Arabia to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Saudi Arabia to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Saudi Arabia to South Africa?
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 Saudi Arabia to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Saudi Arabia to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Saudi Arabia to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R5 327	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 024	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 469 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 187	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 661 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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