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Cheap flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town from R5 543

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JED — CPT
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Saudi Arabia to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 18 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 375

One-way from

R5 543

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 120
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 26/11-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 15m total
  • Saudi Arabia to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 55m total
  • Saudi Arabia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R20 915 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R10 342 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 October 2025.

Wed 26/113:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R8 653
Tue 25/113:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 19/1214:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R8 687
Sat 1/113:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1113:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R8 826
Sun 30/113:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/10R9 000
Wed 24/123:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/113:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R9 017
Mon 29/123:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/113:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R9 174
Mon 29/123:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/114:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R9 191
Wed 24/123:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/113:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R9 365
Mon 27/105:05RUH - CPT
1 stop13h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1112:35CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/10R9 660
Wed 29/103:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/1113:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R9 956
Sun 23/114:40JED - CPT
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1215:25CPT - JED
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/10R9 973
Sat 29/114:40JED - CPT
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/1213:50CPT - JED
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/10R9 990

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Saudi Arabia

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/11

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 375

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 29/11

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R8 653

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/11

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/12

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R8 653

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 24/12

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 017

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 30/11

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 017

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/2

3:40-13:45

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 869

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 29/10

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R9 956

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 29/11

4:40-14:35

1 stop10h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

13:50-2:40

1 stop11h 50m

R9 990

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 11/11

4:40-13:45

1 stop10h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-2:40

1 stop11h 05m

R10 025

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 27/12

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/1

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 321

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Best time to book a flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Saudi Arabia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town (average of R8 375). Flying from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 18 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 650 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
873 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 375 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Saudi Arabia?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town?

    Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways can get you from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town in just under 11h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 45m. The distance from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town is about 7189 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town?

    The most popular route from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town is Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Cape Town Intl. You may also consider Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl - Cape Town Intl or Dammam King Fahad Intl - Cape Town Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Saudi Arabia to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town (average of R8 375). Flying from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 450AverageR12 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 247AverageR17 086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 427AverageR24 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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