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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Riyadh from R15 538

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CPT — RUH
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
Mon 22/4
Mon 29/4

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Riyadh (RUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 April 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 344

Round-trip from

R12 332
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Riyadh?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 37 days in advance to save up to 59% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 37 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R16 641, or R17 972 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Riyadh from Cape Town average R17 524. You can even find prices in May for less than R17 524, as users have found deals to Riyadh from as low as R14 283. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Riyadh from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 3%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh (CPT - RUH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Cape Town to Riyadh flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cape Town to Riyadh specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 079 searches. Prices were last updated on 17 April 2024.
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/58:10RUH - CPT
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 538
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/516:00RUH - CPT
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 633
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 671
Sun 28/415:20CPT - RUH
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4R15 785
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/55:00RUH - CPT
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 051
Sun 28/416:00CPT - RUH
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 184
Sun 28/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/516:00RUH - CPT
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 241
Sun 28/414:30CPT - RUH
3 stops29h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 4/52:30RUH - CPT
3 stops36h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R16 584
Sun 28/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/55:00RUH - CPT
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 850

Cape Town to Riyadh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cape Town and Riyadh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 079 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2024.
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/58:10RUH - CPT
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 538
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/516:00RUH - CPT
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 633
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 671
Sun 28/415:20CPT - RUH
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4R15 785
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/55:00RUH - CPT
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 051
Sun 28/416:00CPT - RUH
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 184
Sun 28/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/516:00RUH - CPT
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 241
Sun 28/414:30CPT - RUH
3 stops29h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 4/52:30RUH - CPT
3 stops36h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R16 584
Sun 28/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/55:00RUH - CPT
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 850

Cape Town to Riyadh flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Cape Town to Riyadh for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 079 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2024.
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/58:10RUH - CPT
3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 538
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/516:00RUH - CPT
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 633
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R15 671
Sun 28/415:20CPT - RUH
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop12h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/4R15 785
Sun 28/413:00CPT - RUH
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/55:00RUH - CPT
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 051
Sun 28/416:00CPT - RUH
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/53:25RUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 184
Sun 28/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/516:00RUH - CPT
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 241
Sun 28/414:30CPT - RUH
3 stops29h 20mKenya Airways
Sat 4/52:30RUH - CPT
3 stops36h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/4R16 584
Sun 28/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/55:00RUH - CPT
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R16 850

Find flights from Cape Town to Riyadh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 626 079 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2024.

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R15 538 - R17 820

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Return

Price

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

3 stops27h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/5

3 stops38h 00m

R15 538

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

3 stops27h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/5

2 stops30h 10m

R15 633

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

3 stops27h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/5

1 stop10h 35m

R15 671

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

1 stop16h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/5

1 stop12h 05m

R15 785

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

3 stops27h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/5

1 stop13h 15m

R16 051

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

2 stops19h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/5

1 stop10h 35m

R16 184

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/5

2 stops25h 40m

R16 241

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/4

3 stops29h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/5

3 stops36h 10m

R16 584

Cape Town IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/4

1 stop13h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 2/5

1 stop20h 30m

R17 820

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Deals found on 17/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Riyadh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 36 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Riyadh by month

Plan your trip from Cape Town to Riyadh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cape Town to Riyadh is currently R0 while a return flight costs R16 167. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh (average of R648). Flying from Cape Town to Riyadh in March is currently the most expensive (average of R881). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R12 324

February

R15 994

March

R16 755

April

R15 367

May

R13 294

June

R13 636

July

R14 359

August

R15 405

September

R13 750

October

R16 470

November

R14 454

December

R16 717

Temperature and rainfall in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RUH

Temperature

14 - 36 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riyadh. Reviews last updated 17 April 2024.
7,7
Good
4 501 reviews

Crew

8,2

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad

7,7
Good
4 501 reviews
7,7
Good
4 501 reviews

Crew

8,2

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad

7,4
Good
800 reviews
7,7
Good
4 501 reviews

Crew

8,2

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad

7,2
Good
386 reviews
7,7
Good
4 501 reviews

Crew

8,2

Food

7,5

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,7

Reviews

1 / 10

Was deprived of the Lounge facility at Doha Was totally disappointed After flying from KL to Doha for 8 hours and be deprived of the business lounge though traveling business was a disaster Felt very bad

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cape Town to Riyadh for under R15 600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Riyadh for under R15 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just R15 538, but on average you can expect to pay R19 265.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Cape Town to Riyadh for under R15 600?

    There are currently 17+ open flights from Cape Town to Riyadh within the next 7 days for less than R15 600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Riyadh, with prices starting at R15 785. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R16 584 and R17 820, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

  • What does CPT to RUH mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CPT to RUH flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Riyadh flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cape Town to Riyadh with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Riyadh flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Riyadh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Riyadh flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cape Town to Riyadh flight deals updated?

    The Cape Town to Riyadh flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 17/4.

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 550AverageR14 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 132AverageR17 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 484AverageR17 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 381AverageR21 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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