Which airlines fly to Riyadh?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Riyadh. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Riyadh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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.

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There are 3 operators available for flights from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport as of August 2026.

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.

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13:50 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:50 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R11 221Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

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

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 494Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

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

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

16:50 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R11 942Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

15:10 - 2:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11:15 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 022Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

15:10 - 2:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11:15 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 086Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

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

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 214Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

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

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 294Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

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

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 18:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 559Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

19:25 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

13h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:40 - 10:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R70 610Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

12:35 - 3:35CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:05 - 17:25RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R70 738Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28

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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Riyadh

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Etihad Airways

Oct 5

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

RUH15:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Oct 12

RUH16:50Riyadh King Khaled Intl

45h 10m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R11 221

Etihad Airways

Sept 14

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

34h 35m

2 stops

RUH2:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sept 18

RUH11:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

50h 45m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R12 022

Etihad Airways

Sept 14

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

34h 35m

2 stops

RUH2:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sept 18

RUH11:15Riyadh King Khaled Intl

50h 45m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R12 086

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Riyadh

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Oct 11

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R11 494

Ethiopian Air

Sept 14

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sept 17

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R12 214

Ethiopian Air

Sept 14

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sept 17

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R12 294

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13:50-15:55

2 stops25h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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16:50-13:00

2 stops45h 10m

R11 221

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CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

R11 494

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CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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Cape Town Intl

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13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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16:50-13:00

2 stops45h 10m

R11 942

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

15:10-2:45

2 stops34h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 18/9

11:15-13:00

2 stops50h 45m

R12 022

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

15:10-2:45

2 stops34h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 18/9

11:15-13:00

2 stops50h 45m

R12 086

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

R12 214

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

R12 294

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

R13 559

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

19:25-9:45

1 stop13h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 29/10

16:40-10:30

1 stop18h 50m

R70 610

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

12:35-3:35

1 stop14h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/10

5:05-17:25

1 stop13h 20m

R70 738

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 820, 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 R11 173.

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 992 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 R7 828 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 764
Fastest flight time	34h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Riyadh from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 764. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Riyadh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 221.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Riyadh takes 34h 35m

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?
There are 3 operators available for flights from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport as of August 2026.
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.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 128	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 513 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 831	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R8 606	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 446 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 329	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 656 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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