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Cheap Flight Deals from Riyadh to South Africa (RUH-ZA0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to South Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to South Africa

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to South Africa.
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Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 am - 2:35 pmRUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 2:10 amCPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
2,009 ﷼Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 am - 1:45 pmRUH-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 2:10 amCPT-RUH
10h 35m1 stop
2,024 ﷼Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 15
Egyptair Logo
9:55 pm - 7:10 amRUH-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 12:00 pmJNB-RUH
13h 15m1 stop
2,140 ﷼Egyptair
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Fri, May 9 - Mon, Jun 2
Egyptair Logo
9:55 pm - 7:10 amRUH-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 8:55 pmJNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
2,152 ﷼Egyptair
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Fri, May 9 - Mon, Jun 2
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 am - 10:50 amRUH-CPT
30h 50m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 5:20 pmCPT-RUH
27h 20m1 stop
2,347 ﷼Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 15
Etihad Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
10h 45m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
2,388 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Thu, May 8 - Wed, Jul 2
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 am - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
2,392 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Thu, May 8 - Wed, Jul 2
Qatar Airways Logo
3:30 pm - 10:50 amRUH-CPT
20h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 3:30 amCPT-RUH
13h 30m1 stop
2,414 ﷼Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 15
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1:00 pm - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
25h 05m2 stops
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2:30 pm - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
2,800 ﷼
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Thu, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 14
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4:20 am - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
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8:20 am - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
2,890 ﷼
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Thu, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 14

KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to South Africa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to South Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Riyadh to South Africa depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost 706 ﷼ on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 766 ﷼.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to South Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to South Africa is October, when tickets cost 2,392 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is 3,617 ﷼ and 3,130 ﷼ respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to South Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to South Africa, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

FAQs - booking South Africa flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to South Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to South Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to South Africa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Riyadh to South Africa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to South Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Riyadh to South Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to South Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Riyadh to South Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Riyadh to South Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to South Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3540 reviews
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
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The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025RUH - DOH
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The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

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