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

The average flight duration from South Africa to Saudi Arabia depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Jeddah is 12h 40m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Jeddah is 14h 05m on average. Jeddah is the most popular airport in Saudi Arabia.

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

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

Which airlines fly to Saudi Arabia?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia from South Africa according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Saudi Arabia. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

There are 7 operators available for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia as of June 2026.

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

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 South Africa to Saudi Arabia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Saudi Arabia?

The required travel and health documents for your Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:45 - 23:25

JNB

JED

12h 40m

1 stop

5:30 - 8:20

JED

JNB

27h 50m

1 stop

R9 548Etihad Airways

Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 26

9:45 - 23:25

JNB

JED

12h 40m

1 stop

19:00 - 8:15

JED

JNB

14h 15m

1 stop

R9 581Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23

9:45 - 23:25

JNB

JED

12h 40m

1 stop

5:30 - 8:20

JED

JNB

27h 50m

1 stop

R9 597Etihad Airways

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 29

13:15 - 15:10

CPT

JED

24h 55m

1 stop

4:50 - 17:30

JED

CPT

13h 40m

1 stop

R10 968Qatar Airways

Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Jul 31

18:55 - 10:05

CPT

JED

14h 10m

1 stop

22:05 - 17:25

JED

CPT

20h 20m

1 stop

R11 282Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Dec 3

13:15 - 5:00

CPT

RUH

14h 45m

1 stop

4:20 - 13:00

RUH

CPT

33h 40m

2 stops

R12 637Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Aug 4

13:15 - 14:00

CPT

RUH

23h 45m

1 stop

14:40 - 14:10

RUH

CPT

24h 30m

2 stops

R12 769Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28

18:40 - 3:00

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MED

31h 20m

1 stop

17:15 - 16:35

MED

DUR

24h 20m

1 stop

R13 892Emirates

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

18:40 - 3:00

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MED

31h 20m

1 stop

4:35 - 16:35

MED

DUR

13h 00m

1 stop

R13 925Emirates

Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 21

16:35 - 11:15

CPT

RUH

17h 40m

1 stop

12:15 - 11:50

RUH

CPT

24h 35m

1 stop

R16 089Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 20

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

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Etihad Airways

Jul 9

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 40m

1 stop

JED23:25Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jul 26

JED5:30Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 548

Etihad Airways

Jun 17

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 40m

1 stop

JED23:25Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jun 23

JED19:00Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 581

Etihad Airways

Jul 15

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 40m

1 stop

JED23:25Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jul 29

JED5:30Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 597

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

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Ethiopian Air

Jun 22

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m

1 stop

JED13:30Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jul 9

JED15:20Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 183

Ethiopian Air

Jun 8

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m

1 stop

JED13:30Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jun 30

JED15:20Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 266

Ethiopian Air

Jun 10

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m

1 stop

JED13:30Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jun 17

JED15:20Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 398

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9:45-23:25

1 stop12h 40m

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5:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R9 548

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JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

9:45-23:25

1 stop12h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 23/6

19:00-8:15

1 stop14h 15m

R9 581

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45-23:25

1 stop12h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

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5:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R9 597

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

13:15-15:10

1 stop24h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 31/7

4:50-17:30

1 stop13h 40m

R10 968

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

18:55-10:05

1 stop14h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 3/12

22:05-17:25

1 stop20h 20m

R11 282

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

13:15-5:00

1 stop14h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/8

4:20-13:00

2 stops33h 40m

R12 637

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

13:15-14:00

1 stop23h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 28/7

14:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

R12 769

DurbanMedina

DUR - MED

DURMED

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 13/9

18:40-3:00

1 stop31h 20m

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Tue 15/9

17:15-16:35

1 stop24h 20m

R13 892

DurbanMedina

DUR - MED

DURMED

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 17/6

18:40-3:00

1 stop31h 20m

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Sun 21/6

4:35-16:35

1 stop13h 00m

R13 925

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

16:35-11:15

1 stop17h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 20/7

12:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R5 930. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Saudi Arabia from South Africa during November instead. Flights to Saudi Arabia in November, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R9 151.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Saudi Arabia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Saudi Arabia for around R9 689 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Saudi Arabia from South Africa for as low as R8 788 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?
There are 7 operators available for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?
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 South Africa to Saudi Arabia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Saudi Arabia?
The required travel and health documents for your Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 654	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 003 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R5 733	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 426 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R6 774	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 450 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R8 435	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 578 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 255	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R10 965	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R14 355	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Can I find flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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