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Cape Town1 stopR11 961

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 return flight deals from Riyadh to South Africa

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to South Africa.
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21:55 - 7:10RUH-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
21:45 - 12:00JNB-RUH
13h 15m1 stop
R10 480Egyptair
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Fri, May 9 - Mon, Jun 2
3:40 - 13:05RUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
14:30 - 2:10JNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
R10 535Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 23 - Tue, Jun 10
4:20 - 8:20RUH-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
9:50 - 15:10JNB-RUH
28h 20m1 stop
R11 321Etihad Airways
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Sat, Jul 5 - Wed, Jul 23
16:45 - 8:20RUH-JNB
16h 35m1 stop
9:50 - 2:45JNB-RUH
15h 55m1 stop
R11 394Etihad Airways
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Tue, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 23
4:00 - 7:10RUH-JNB
28h 10m1 stop
16:50 - 12:15JNB-RUH
18h 25m2 stops
R11 687
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Thu, May 1 - Sat, May 10
21:25 - 16:10RUH-JNB
19h 45m1 stop
13:55 - 3:30JNB-RUH
12h 35m1 stop
R11 870Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 22
21:25 - 16:10RUH-JNB
19h 45m1 stop
13:55 - 10:15JNB-RUH
19h 20m1 stop
R12 108Qatar Airways
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, Jun 10
18:50 - 10:50RUH-CPT
17h 00m1 stop
8:50 - 3:30CPT-RUH
17h 40m2 stops
R12 455
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
2:20 - 20:50RUH-JNB
19h 30m1 stop
10:05 - 2:25JNB-RUH
15h 20m1 stop
R15 930Emirates
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Fri, Jul 11 - Wed, Aug 13
6:10 - 20:50RUH-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
19:10 - 1:20JNB-RUH
29h 10m1 stop
R15 948Emirates
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Sun, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 24

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 afternoon, when retur flights cost R535 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Africa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R774.

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 February, when tickets cost R11 010 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, when the average cost of return tickets is R15 217 and R14 961 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to South Africa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to South Africa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Riyadh to South Africa, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from South Africa back to Riyadh, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Top 4 airlines serving 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3192 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
7,8Food
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025CPT - DXB
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Ticket price is competitive, flight time is punctual, aircraft cabin is clean, food is average. Can improve on serving system of meals on a A380 airbus. I had only 15 min to eat my meal. There are lots of people to serve & took a while for food to make it down to my row.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

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.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

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.

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.

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

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

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