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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Riyadh from R7 772

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — RUH
May 1 — May 81
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 26 April 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 482
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R39 422 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 574 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh

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 26 April 2025.

Sun 27/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/53:40RUH - CPT
2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R23 127
Sun 27/413:50CPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/53:40RUH - CPT
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R23 521
Sun 27/416:35CPT - RUH
1 stop35h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 4/512:15RUH - CPT
1 stop24h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/4R28 458

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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 26 April 2025.
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Cape Town

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Riyadh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

R7 772

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-18:25

2 stops28h 25m

R7 997

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/6

13:00-10:15

1 stop20h 15m

R9 048

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/4

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh

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

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 25 April 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 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 26 April 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 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 26 April 2025.

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 317AverageR13 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 772AverageR14 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 168AverageR18 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 721AverageR20 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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