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Cheap flights from South Africa to Riyadh from R6 568

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Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
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3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
R12 059Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 12:40CPT-RUH
23h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:05 - 17:25RUH-CPT
13h 20m1 stop
R12 761Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 18:55RUH-CPT
16h 15m2 stops
R13 308Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:40 - 5:05CPT-RUH
35h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:05 - 11:50RUH-CPT
36h 45m1 stop
R13 616Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 18:55RUH-CPT
16h 15m2 stops
R13 804Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 12:00CPT-RUH
23h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 - 11:00RUH-CPT
26h 05m3 stops
R14 146Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:10 - 17:25RUH-CPT
28h 15m1 stop
R14 163Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 - 19:35CPT-RUH
34h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 21:25RUH-CPT
22h 30m2 stops
R14 437Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:50 - 2:45CPT-RUH
35h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 - 18:55RUH-CPT
16h 15m2 stops
R14 454Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 10:15CPT-RUH
20h 40m1 stop
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2:00 - 17:25RUH-CPT
16h 25m2 stops
R14 523Multiple Airlines
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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Riyadh

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Riyadh flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jan 15
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Jan 21
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R12 059
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 15
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Jan 21
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 15m
2 stops
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
R13 308
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Ethiopian Air
Apr 7
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Apr 13
RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 15m
2 stops
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
R13 804
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Kenya Airways flights from South Africa to Riyadh

Our best Kenya Airways deals on South Africa to Riyadh flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Jan 15
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
30h 15m
3 stops
RUH21:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Jan 22
RUH10:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 35m
3 stops
CPT13:35Cape Town Intl
R21 091
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Kenya Airways
Feb 23
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
29h 15m
3 stops
RUH20:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Feb 27
RUH10:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R26 787
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Kenya Airways
Feb 23
CPT14:25Cape Town Intl
29h 15m
3 stops
RUH20:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Feb 27
RUH10:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R26 838
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Riyadh 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 3 December 2025.
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Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/1

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R12 059

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-12:40

1 stop23h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/3

5:05-17:25

1 stop13h 20m

R12 761

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/1

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

R13 308

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

16:40-5:05

1 stop35h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 13/4

0:05-11:50

1 stop36h 45m

R13 616

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 13/4

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

R13 804

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

11:45-12:00

2 stops23h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/3

9:55-11:00

3 stops26h 05m

R14 146

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 22/1

14:10-17:25

1 stop28h 15m

R14 163

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

7:55-19:35

1 stop34h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/3

23:55-21:25

2 stops22h 30m

R14 437

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:50-2:45

2 stops35h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 13/4

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

R14 454

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/3

2:00-17:25

2 stops16h 25m

R14 523

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly to Riyadh from South Africa is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 313, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Riyadh, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R8 638.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Riyadh?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Riyadh from South Africa is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as R10 808. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Riyadh is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R15 113.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Riyadh?

Flying to Riyadh from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R11 230 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Riyadh, so prices are often more expensive at around R16 652 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Riyadh?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Riyadh from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Riyadh for around R10 159 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Riyadh from South Africa for as low as R8 313 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Riyadh flight.

Cheap South Africa to Riyadh flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

11h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Riyadh takes 11h 20m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Riyadh. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Riyadh.
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Riyadh

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R7 494Free CancellationRating
7,2
903 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R7 623Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 322 reviews
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EgyptairPriceFrom R9 196Free CancellationRating
6,5
389 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R11 355Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 071 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 548Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 678 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R15 312Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 431 reviews
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