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R3 259+ Cheap flights from Riyadh

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RUH — CPT
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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Cheapest return flight

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 22/9

14:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

13:50-19:30

2 stops28h 40m

R10 498

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

16:50-8:20

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:50-21:25

1 stop10h 35m

R12 201

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 31/5

12:15-10:30

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

18:00-5:25

1 stop34h 25m

R12 840

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 13/6

1:25-11:50

1 stop35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

16:35-17:10

1 stop23h 35m

R13 069

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/7

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R13 462

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 3/6

14:40-14:10

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

18:25-8:40

2 stops37h 15m

R13 544
Fastest return journey

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/5

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R14 036

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 21/9

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R14 412

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 27/5

4:05-16:15

1 stop13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

13:30-2:25

1 stop11h 55m

R14 527

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/5

9:40-20:35

1 stop11h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

10:05-8:05

1 stop21h 00m

R14 543

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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 10 April 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh (average of R9 139). Flying from Riyadh in March will prove the most costly (average of R14 773). 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 546
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 689
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R8 912
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 334

What are popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

From Riyadh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Jeddah (507 flights per day), Abha (206 flights per day) and Dammam (176 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R6 541
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R4 806
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R5 606
Istanbul
Istanbul
From R1 466

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 130. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bahrain City Airport
Bahrain City Airport
From R1 130
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
From R1 345
Cairo
Cairo
From R1 452
Istanbul
Istanbul
From R1 466

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
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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
3 730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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
1 003 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

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 17 April 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, Cairo, Dhaka. While Jeddah, Cairo, Dubai 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 130 to Manama (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R6 521 to fly from Riyadh.

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

    Looking at our data, Gulf Air, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways have been found to have the cheapest prices from Riyadh. Here are some options available: Gulf Air flights from Riyadh to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (R3 056). Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town Intl (R8 546). Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R8 912).

  • 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 R36 668

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh. At this moment in time March 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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