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R1 789+ Cheap flights from Riyadh

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RUH — CPT
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

What to know about flights from Riyadh

Discover essential information about flights departing from Riyadh, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Riyadh airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

Cheapest round-trip flight

R11 879

Cheapest airline

flyadeal

Good round-trip deal

R8 095 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 087 or less
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 June 2025.

Sat 21/610:15RUH - JNB
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 4/79:50JNB - RUH
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6R9 920
Sun 22/63:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 17/713:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R10 469
Tue 8/73:40RUH - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 16/714:30JNB - RUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/6R10 522
Wed 27/821:40RUH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 5/913:00CPT - RUH
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R10 575
Sat 1/1120:30RUH - JNB
1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 21/118:50JNB - RUH
1 stop11h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R11 266
Wed 20/85:00RUH - CPT
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/913:00CPT - RUH
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R11 550
Sat 21/619:45RUH - JNB
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/714:30JNB - RUH
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R13 108
Tue 8/718:50RUH - JNB
2 stops20h 30mRwandAir
Wed 16/716:50JNB - RUH
2 stops20h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 9/6R14 189
Tue 8/72:30RUH - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 16/717:00JNB - RUH
2 stops27h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/6R22 922

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Find flights departing from Riyadh that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 11 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/6

10:15-8:20

1 stop23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

9:50-8:45

1 stop21h 55m

R9 920

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/6

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/7

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 469

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 8/7

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R10 522

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 27/8

21:40-10:50

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/9

13:00-3:30

1 stop13h 30m

R10 575

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/11

20:30-9:45

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

8:50-21:15

1 stop11h 25m

R11 266

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 20/8

5:00-20:30

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

13:00-3:30

1 stop13h 30m

R11 550

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/6

19:45-3:55

3 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

14:30-11:30

2 stops20h 00m

R13 108

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 8/7

18:50-14:20

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

16:50-14:00

2 stops20h 10m

R14 189

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 8/7

2:30-10:55

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

17:00-21:50

2 stops27h 50m

R22 922

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/7

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

R6 218

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh (average of R9 388). Flying from Riyadh in April will prove the most costly (average of R10 327). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Riyadh?

When flying from Riyadh check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R575
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R601
Emirates
Emirates
From R862
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R562

What are popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

From Riyadh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Jeddah (423 flights per day), Dubai (260 flights per day) and Abha (181 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R386
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R62
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R457
Islamabad Intl
Islamabad Intl
From R147

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Riyadh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Riyadh is Dammam King Fahad Intl, with prices starting at R621. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Dammam King Fahad Intl
Dammam King Fahad Intl
From R35
Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz
Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz
From R59
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R62
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
From R70

Airline reviews for flights from Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Riyadh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Riyadh. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 848 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
779 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Riyadh. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

    The most selected flight destinations from Riyadh for the current month are Cairo, Dubai, Amman. While Dubai, Cairo, Amman are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Riyadh for as low as R621 to Dammam (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 231 to fly from Riyadh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, flyadeal, flynas, and Etihad Airways have been found to have the cheapest prices from Riyadh. Here are some options available: flyadeal flights from Riyadh to Dubai Intl (R1 406). flynas flights from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (R5 016). Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 963).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Riyadh?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Riyadh are below:
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul Airport from R39 796
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow Airport from R55 103
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Dubai from R82 988

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh. At this moment in time April is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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