Cheap flights from Cape Town to Riyadh from R8 005
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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RUH
Dec 14 — Dec 211
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 November 2025.
Fri 21/1114:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/123:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R11 548
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1214:10RUH - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/11R12 740
Fri 21/1114:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1210:30RUH - CPT
2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R13 285
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/13:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/11R16 794
Fri 21/119:00CPT - RUH
2 stops57h 55mSWISS
Wed 3/122:00RUH - CPT
2 stops30h 30mSWISS
Deal found 13/11R17 544
Fri 5/128:50CPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:40RUH - CPT
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R21 819
Fri 5/129:00CPT - RUH
2 stops33h 55mSWISS
Fri 2/12:00RUH - CPT
2 stops30h 30mSWISS
Deal found 14/11R22 006
Best flights from Cape Town to Riyadh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 5/317:15CPT - RUH
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/36:30RUH - CPT
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/11R14 035
Thu 5/313:50CPT - RUH
2 stops36h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/34:30RUH - CPT
2 stops33h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R14 750
Thu 5/313:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/33:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R15 227
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Riyadh
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 21/1114:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/123:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/11R11 548
Fri 21/1112:35CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 4/1214:10RUH - CPT
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/11R12 740
Fri 21/1114:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1210:30RUH - CPT
2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R13 285
Fri 21/119:00CPT - RUH
2 stops57h 55mSWISS
Wed 3/122:00RUH - CPT
2 stops30h 30mSWISS
Deal found 13/11R17 544
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/13:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/11R16 794
Fri 5/128:50CPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:40RUH - CPT
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R21 819
Fri 5/129:00CPT - RUH
2 stops33h 55mSWISS
Fri 2/12:00RUH - CPT
2 stops30h 30mSWISS
Deal found 14/11R22 006
One-way flights from Cape Town to Riyadh
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Riyadh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Tue 9/1213:50CPT - RUH
2 stops30h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R8 005
Sat 27/1220:25CPT - RUH
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R8 636
Tue 9/1219:00CPT - RUH
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R8 874
Fri 2/118:40CPT - RUH
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R11 872
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Riyadh (RUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Riyadh 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 14 November 2025.
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Cape Town
Fly to
Riyadh
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
17:15-0:50
1 stop30h 35m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Mon 9/3
6:30-11:50
1 stop30h 20m
R14 035
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
13:50-3:05
2 stops36h 15m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Mon 9/3
4:30-13:00
2 stops33h 30m
R14 750
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
13:50-2:10
1 stop11h 20m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 8/3
3:40-13:45
1 stop11h 05m
R15 227
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/12
17:15-5:30
1 stop35h 15m
R8 005
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/12
13:50-21:35
2 stops30h 45m
R8 005
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Sat 27/12
20:25-15:15
2 stops41h 50m
R8 636
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/12
19:00-11:35
3 stops39h 35m
R8 874
Cape TownRiyadh
CPT - RUH
CPTRUH
Cape Town Intl
Fri 2/1
18:40-2:10
3 stops54h 30m
R11 872
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Deals found on 13/11
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Riyadh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh (average of R10 713). Flying from Cape Town to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 217). 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 CPT to RUH?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Riyadh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Riyadh on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 01m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 01m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 17m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated 14 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?
A quick flight from Cape Town to Riyadh can take about 30h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 035. The distance from Cape Town to Riyadh is about 7189 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Riyadh, with prices starting at R11 176. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 306 and R11 499, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh 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 Cape Town to Riyadh?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh (average of R10 713). Flying from Cape Town to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 217). 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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