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R1 995+ Cheap flights from Riyadh

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RUH — CPT
Mar 2 — Mar 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 31 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Emirates

Good round-trip deal

R3 187 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 173 or less
On average, Emirates currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (avg. price of R12 326).
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Thu 19/217:05
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/29:50
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 699
Tue 24/222:40
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/39:50
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/1R8 714
Wed 11/222:00
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop34h 10m
Egyptair
Sun 15/221:45
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop28h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 29/1R8 874
Mon 29/63:40
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops16h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 27/813:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R9 289
Thu 12/33:40
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/314:30
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R9 449
Tue 24/319:35
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/413:15
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R9 528
Wed 11/23:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/213:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1R9 544
Thu 19/29:55
RUH
-
JNB
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/221:45
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R9 592
Wed 8/43:40
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops16h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/413:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R9 656
Fri 27/316:40
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop12h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/414:45
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop11h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R9 816
Mon 16/23:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/29:00
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/1R10 199
Sun 19/420:25
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/414:45
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1R10 215

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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 31 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 23/2

4:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

9:50-3:05

1 stop16h 15m

R8 714

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/2

22:00-7:10

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

21:45-3:05

1 stop28h 20m

R8 874

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 29/6

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 289

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/3

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R9 449

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

10:10-8:20

1 stop23h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:50-8:40

1 stop21h 50m

R9 465

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 24/3

19:35-17:25

1 stop22h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

13:15-14:00

1 stop23h 45m

R9 528

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/2

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 544

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 19/4

20:25-15:50

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-11:55

1 stop20h 10m

R10 215

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 23/3

4:30-13:00

2 stops33h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

13:50-15:55

2 stops49h 05m

R10 247

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/4

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 295

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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 30 January 2026.

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh (average of R7 853). Flying from Riyadh in July will prove the most costly (average of R9 768). 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 R8 690
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 599
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R8 685
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 969

What are popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

From Riyadh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Jeddah (473 flights per day), Dubai (316 flights per day) and Dammam (229 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R5 045
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R4 935
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R2 097
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
From R1 206

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Riyadh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Riyadh is Bahrain City Airport, with prices starting at R1 102. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bahrain City Airport
Bahrain City Airport
From R1 102
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
From R1 206
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R1 698

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
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

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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 31 January 2026.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Riyadh for the current month are Jeddah, Dubai, Cairo. While Jeddah, Dubai, Cairo 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 R1 094 to Abha (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R6 873 to fly from Riyadh.

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

    Looking at our data, flyadeal, Gulf Air, and Etihad Airways have been found to have the cheapest prices from Riyadh. Here are some options available: flyadeal flights from Riyadh to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (R474). Gulf Air flights from Riyadh to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (R2 979). Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R8 685).

  • 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 Dubai from R35 734
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow Airport from R49 649

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh?

    November 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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