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Cheap flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town from R5 679

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JED — CPT
Aug 2 — Aug 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town

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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 3 July 2026.

Wed 29/711:15
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/815:10
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops47h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R10 641
Sun 2/811:15
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 12/815:10
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops47h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R10 722
Wed 8/74:40
JED
-
CPT
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/713:50
CPT
-
JED
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R10 918
Tue 7/715:20
JED
-
CPT
1 stop23h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/715:10
CPT
-
JED
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R10 951
Tue 4/811:15
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 17/815:10
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops47h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R11 000
Fri 10/715:20
JED
-
CPT
1 stop22h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 26/715:10
CPT
-
JED
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/7R11 293
Tue 7/74:40
JED
-
CPT
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/715:10
CPT
-
JED
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R11 473
Tue 25/821:45
JED
-
CPT
1 stop20h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/913:15
CPT
-
JED
1 stop13h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/7R11 718
Sun 13/922:30
DMM
-
CPT
2 stops16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/919:30
CPT
-
DMM
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R11 734
Wed 8/74:40
JED
-
CPT
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/715:10
CPT
-
JED
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R11 783
Mon 17/84:40
JED
-
CPT
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 24/813:50
CPT
-
JED
1 stop11h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R11 799
Sat 15/84:40
JED
-
CPT
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 26/815:10
CPT
-
JED
1 stop10h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/6R11 930

Find 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 3 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 641

One-way from

R5 679

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R12 811
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/7-5/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 30m total
  • Saudi Arabia to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Saudi Arabia to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 264 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R8 804 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/8

22:30-14:10

2 stops40h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

15:10-15:55

2 stops47h 45m

R11 000

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 18/9

4:40-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:50-2:40

1 stop11h 50m

R12 648
Fastest return journey

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 13/8

4:40-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

15:10-2:40

1 stop10h 30m

R12 648

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 28/7

12:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/8

16:35-11:15

1 stop17h 40m

R12 697

JeddahCape Town

JED - CPT

JEDCPT

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 28/8

4:50-17:30

1 stop13h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-21:05

1 stop30h 50m

R12 844

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 2/9

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

9:00-2:10

2 stops16h 10m

R12 909

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/8

6:25-11:50

1 stop30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/8

16:35-23:10

1 stop29h 35m

R13 040

DammamCape Town

DMM - CPT

DMMCPT

Dammam King Fahad Intl

Sat 28/11

4:40-10:30

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/12

7:00-3:10

2 stops19h 10m

R13 089

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/11

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R13 138

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 29/7

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R13 170

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 R5 353). Flying from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R8 144). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 3 July 2026.
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
3 606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 606 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 008 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 606 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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?

    Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town in just under 10h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30h 10m. The distance from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town is about 6555 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town one-way?

    R2 953 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R4 984 and R6 568, respectively.

  • 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 R5 353). Flying from Saudi Arabia to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R8 144). 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 3 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR5 345AverageR15 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 456AverageR14 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 698AverageR23 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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