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 53% 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?

Etihad 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.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport as of October 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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15:10 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

40h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:55 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 366Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

15:10 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

40h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:55 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 548Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

14:30 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 211Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Fri, Apr 2

14:30 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 245Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Fri, Apr 2

12:35 - 10:15CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

20h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 10:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 941Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 19

17:45 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

20h 15m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

22:00 - 13:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

R14 421RwandAir

Fri, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 27

17:45 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

20h 15m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

22:30 - 13:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

R14 421RwandAir

Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 3

12:35 - 4:20CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

14h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:25 - 10:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 499Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

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

13h 00m1 stop Cairo

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

34h 10m1 stop Cairo

R15 598Egyptair

Fri, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 27

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

13h 00m1 stop Cairo

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

34h 10m1 stop Cairo

R15 615Egyptair

Fri, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 27

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Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Riyadh

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 9

JNB0:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m

1 stop

RUH0:05Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Apr 15

RUH1:45Riyadh King Khaled Intl

21h 55m

1 stop

JNB22:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 443

Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

RUH5:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mar 8

RUH13:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R14 024

Turkish Airlines

Dec 5

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

RUH23:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Dec 13

RUH13:25Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R14 106

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Riyadh

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Etihad Airways

Nov 21

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

40h 50m

2 stops

RUH9:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Nov 28

RUH16:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

45h 05m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R12 366

Etihad Airways

Nov 21

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

40h 50m

2 stops

RUH9:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Nov 28

RUH16:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

45h 05m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R12 548

Etihad Airways

Nov 20

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

18h 10m

2 stops

RUH9:00Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Nov 23

RUH10:30Riyadh King Khaled Intl

51h 30m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

R13 062

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Sat 21/11

15:10-9:00

2 stops40h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/11

16:55-13:00

2 stops45h 05m

R12 366

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CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

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15:10-9:00

2 stops40h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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16:55-13:00

2 stops45h 05m

R12 548

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/3

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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3:40-13:30

1 stop10h 50m

R13 211

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/3

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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3:40-13:30

1 stop10h 50m

R13 245

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-10:15

1 stop20h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/11

14:55-10:30

1 stop20h 35m

R13 941

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/3

17:45-15:00

2 stops20h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 27/3

22:00-13:55

2 stops16h 55m

R14 421

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/3

17:45-15:00

2 stops20h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 3/4

22:30-13:55

2 stops16h 25m

R14 421

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

12:35-4:20

1 stop14h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/11

19:25-10:30

1 stop16h 05m

R15 499

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/3

21:45-11:45

1 stop13h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 27/3

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

R15 598

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/3

21:45-11:45

1 stop13h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 27/3

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

R15 615

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 808, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Riyadh, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R12 018.

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 R11 842 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 106 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 062
Fastest flight time	18h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Riyadh from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 062. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Riyadh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 366.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Riyadh takes 18h 10m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Riyadh

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 5 operators available for flights from South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport as of October 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 447	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 545 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 073	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 016	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R11 214	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 436 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 491	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 688 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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