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RUH — CPT
Sep 7 — Sep 141
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flyadeal

Good round-trip deal

R8 045 or less

Good one-way deal

R212 or less
On average, flyadeal currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (avg. price of R3 432).
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Wed 1/1010:15RUH - JNB
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 20/109:50JNB - RUH
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/9R8 768
Wed 17/922:35RUH - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 23/99:50JNB - RUH
1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9R8 909
Mon 22/93:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/1013:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R9 490
Tue 16/93:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/913:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R9 543
Sun 28/922:35RUH - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/119:50JNB - RUH
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9R9 560
Mon 6/103:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/1013:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/9R9 807
Tue 16/93:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/1013:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R9 947
Wed 17/93:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/914:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R9 965
Sat 14/219:40RUH - CPT
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 1/312:35CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/9R10 000
Sat 4/103:40RUH - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/18:20JNB - RUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R10 053
Wed 1/103:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/1013:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/9R10 088
Fri 7/113:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1113:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/9R10 159

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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 2 September 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

Wed 1/10

10:15-8:20

1 stop23h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

9:50-8:45

1 stop21h 55m

R8 768

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 17/9

22:35-8:20

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

9:50-2:45

1 stop15h 55m

R8 909

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 22/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 490

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 16/9

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 543

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 28/9

22:35-8:20

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-3:05

1 stop16h 15m

R9 560

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/2

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/3

13:50-3:10

1 stop12h 20m

R9 578

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/10

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 807

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/10

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 807

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/2

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 947

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 19/9

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 947

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh

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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 29 August 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 331). Flying from Riyadh in July will prove the most costly (average of R10 652). 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. 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 R844
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 (478 flights per day), Dubai (306 flights per day) and Dammam (236 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R192
Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz
Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz
From R10
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R56
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 Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz, with prices starting at R184. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz
Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz
From R10
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R56
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
From R66
Islamabad Intl
Islamabad Intl
From R147

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.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air from Riyadh to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 616 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 616 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 616 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
851 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 616 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des

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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 2 September 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Riyadh for the current month are Dubai, Cairo, Phuket City. 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 R184 to Medina (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R6 374 to fly from Riyadh.

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

    Looking at our data, flyadeal, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from Riyadh. Here are some options available: flyadeal flights from Riyadh to Dubai Intl (R1 747). Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 902). Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town Intl (R10 121).

  • 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 553
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow Airport from R54 768
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Dubai from R82 482

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh. At this moment in time July 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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