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R2 318+ Cheap flights from Riyadh

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RUH — CPT
Mar 23 — Mar 301
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 21 February 2026.

Cheapest round-trip flight

R9 075

Cheapest airline

Emirates

Good round-trip deal

R3 204 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 160 or less
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.

Wed 11/33:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 17/313:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R7 550
Sat 27/63:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/713:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R8 081
Mon 16/33:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/313:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R8 194
Mon 16/33:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/413:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R8 226
Sun 24/53:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/513:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R8 838
Sun 3/513:00
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Egyptair
Fri 8/521:45
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop13h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 17/2R8 902
Mon 16/33:40
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/48:25
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops16h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 079
Wed 24/63:40
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops16h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/713:50
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop11h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R9 257
Fri 24/422:30
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/59:50
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R9 257
Fri 27/317:05
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/49:50
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/2R9 434
Tue 7/413:00
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop19h 10m
Egyptair
Fri 1/521:45
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop28h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 21/2R9 450
Thu 25/64:20
RUH
-
JNB
1 stop29h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/79:50
JNB
-
RUH
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R9 659

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/3

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R7 550

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/5

13:00-7:10

1 stop19h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

21:45-12:00

1 stop13h 15m

R8 902

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/3

17:05-8:20

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:50-2:45

1 stop15h 55m

R9 434

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 25/6

4:20-8:20

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

9:50-8:40

1 stop21h 50m

R9 675

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/4

22:30-13:00

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

13:50-8:40

2 stops17h 50m

R9 739

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/3

0:30-17:30

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

12:35-11:05

1 stop21h 30m

R9 852

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/3

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R9 917

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 27/6

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R9 997

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 17/3

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 126

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/4

5:00-15:50

1 stop11h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:40-3:40

1 stop14h 00m

R10 271

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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 20 February 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 920). Flying from Riyadh in July will prove the most costly (average of R9 739). 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 765
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 682
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R8 760
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 089

What are popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

From Riyadh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Jeddah (556 flights per day), Dubai (176 flights per day) and Abha (168 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R4 427
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From R3 385
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R1 743
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R3 174

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 111. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bahrain City Airport
Bahrain City Airport
From R1 111
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
From R1 160
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R1 743

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
3 738 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

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
3 738 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

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
963 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

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 21 February 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, 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 103 to Abha (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 121 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 (R478). Gulf Air flights from Riyadh to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (R3 004). Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R8 760).

  • 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 043
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow Airport from R50 077

  • 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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