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

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

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 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

On average, it takes 9h 45m to fly from Saudi Arabia to South Africa if you fly out of Jeddah (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 Dammam and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 10h 40m.

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 June 2026, there are 4 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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23:00 - 7:10

JED

JNB

33h 10m

1 stop

21:45 - 22:00

JNB

JED

23h 15m

1 stop

R10 060Egyptair

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

4:20 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

33h 40m

2 stops

13:50 - 8:40

CPT

RUH

17h 50m

2 stops

R10 093Etihad Airways

Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30

2:40 - 13:25

DMM

JNB

11h 45m

1 stop

14:30 - 1:45

JNB

DMM

10h 15m

1 stop

R11 299Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jul 1 - Thu, Aug 6

18:10 - 9:40

RUH

JNB

40h 30m

2 stops

13:30 - 0:15

JNB

RUH

33h 45m

2 stops

R11 348Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

2:40 - 13:25

DMM

JNB

11h 45m

1 stop

8:20 - 1:45

JNB

DMM

16h 25m

1 stop

R11 365Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jul 1 - Thu, Aug 6

6:25 - 9:40

RUH

JNB

28h 15m

2 stops

13:30 - 11:15

JNB

RUH

44h 45m

2 stops

R11 679Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28

4:50 - 15:35

MED

JNB

11h 45m

1 stop

13:30 - 3:20

JNB

MED

36h 50m

2 stops

R16 056Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

4:50 - 15:35

MED

JNB

11h 45m

1 stop

13:30 - 3:20

JNB

MED

36h 50m

2 stops

R16 072Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

20:25 - 15:05

RUH

PLZ

19h 40m

2 stops

12:40 - 8:55

PLZ

RUH

19h 15m

2 stops

R20 582Emirates

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

16:25 - 20:00

RUH

PLZ

28h 35m

2 stops

7:00 - 2:25

PLZ

RUH

18h 25m

2 stops

R20 615Emirates

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

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Ethiopian Air flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jul 1

DMM2:40Dammam King Fahad Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 6

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 15m

1 stop

DMM1:45Dammam King Fahad Intl

R11 299

Ethiopian Air

Jul 1

DMM2:40Dammam King Fahad Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 6

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m

1 stop

DMM1:45Dammam King Fahad Intl

R11 365

Ethiopian Air

Jul 1

DMM2:40Dammam King Fahad Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 24

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m

1 stop

DMM1:45Dammam King Fahad Intl

R11 381

Turkish Airlines flights from Saudi Arabia to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 16

RUH18:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

40h 30m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 29

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

2 stops

RUH0:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 348

Turkish Airlines

Sept 17

RUH12:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

22h 25m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 29

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 55m

2 stops

RUH5:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 679

Turkish Airlines

Jul 25

RUH6:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

29h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 4

JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m

1 stop

RUH5:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

R11 712

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JeddahJohannesburg

JED - JNB

JEDJNB

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 28/10

23:00-7:10

1 stop33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

21:45-22:00

1 stop23h 15m

R10 060

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 23/7

4:20-13:00

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/7

13:50-8:40

2 stops17h 50m

R10 093

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DammamJohannesburg

DMM - JNB

DMMJNB

Dammam King Fahad Intl

Wed 1/7

2:40-13:25

1 stop11h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

14:30-1:45

1 stop10h 15m

R11 299

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 16/9

18:10-9:40

2 stops40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

13:30-0:15

2 stops33h 45m

R11 348

DammamJohannesburg

DMM - JNB

DMMJNB

Dammam King Fahad Intl

Wed 1/7

2:40-13:25

1 stop11h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/8

8:20-1:45

1 stop16h 25m

R11 365

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

6:25-9:40

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

13:30-11:15

2 stops44h 45m

R11 679

MedinaJohannesburg

MED - JNB

MEDJNB

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Mon 26/10

4:50-15:35

1 stop11h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

13:30-3:20

2 stops36h 50m

R16 056

MedinaJohannesburg

MED - JNB

MEDJNB

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Mon 26/10

4:50-15:35

1 stop11h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

13:30-3:20

2 stops36h 50m

R16 072

RiyadhPort Elizabeth

RUH - PLZ

RUHPLZ

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/10

20:25-15:05

2 stops19h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 2/11

12:40-8:55

2 stops19h 15m

R20 582

RiyadhPort Elizabeth

RUH - PLZ

RUHPLZ

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/10

16:25-20:00

2 stops28h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 2/11

7:00-2:25

2 stops18h 25m

R20 615

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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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R3 039, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in June, then you should wait until May to fly from Saudi Arabia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R4 047.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Saudi Arabia to South Africa flight.

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The fastest flight from Saudi Arabia to South Africa takes 9h 45m

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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 June 2026, there are 4 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 410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 003 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 133	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 450 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 457	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 578 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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