What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 00m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 845.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 17m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

A quick flight from Cape Town to Riyadh can take about 35h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 106. The distance from Cape Town to Riyadh is about 7189 km.

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 246. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 377 and R11 571, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh, you may want to consider flying on Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

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

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.

R14 106+ Flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

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 30 October 2025.

Sun 14/1213:50CPT - RUH

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1221:25RUH - CPT

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R15 562

Sun 14/1218:30CPT - RUH

1 stop23h 15mEmirates

Sun 21/129:50RUH - CPT

1 stop31h 55mEmirates

Deal found 30/10R20 516

Sun 14/127:00CPT - RUH

2 stops42h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 20/123:40RUH - CPT

2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/10R24 578

Sun 14/1214:25CPT - RUH

3 stops34h 10mKenya Airways

Sun 21/1210:00RUH - CPT

3 stops28h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 30/10R28 382

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 30 October 2025.

Wed 19/117:55CPT - RUH

3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R18 407

Fri 21/117:55CPT - RUH

3 stops57h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R18 733

Sun 23/1120:55CPT - RUH

3 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R19 367

Tue 18/118:00CPT - RUH

3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R19 847

Sat 22/117:55CPT - RUH

3 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R20 378

Mon 17/117:55CPT - RUH

3 stops57h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R20 721

Thu 20/1116:20CPT - RUH

3 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10R22 041

Thu 20/119:30CPT - RUH

1 stop18h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 30/10R28 382

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh

Round-trip from	R14 106
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R14 345

Turkish Airlines
5/3-8/3
2 total stops
52h 45m total
Cape Town to Riyadh

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 778 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 618 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

17:15-5:50

1 stop35h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/3

13:25-11:50

1 stop23h 25m

R14 106

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

7:55-1:45

3 stops40h 50m

R18 407

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

7:55-18:05

3 stops57h 10m

R18 733

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:55-5:20

3 stops55h 25m

R19 367

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

8:00-1:35

3 stops40h 35m

R19 847

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

7:55-18:05

3 stops57h 10m

R20 721

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

18:30-3:40

1 stop32h 10m

R23 001

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

9:30-4:50

1 stop18h 20m

R28 382

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

18:30-8:00

1 stop12h 30m

R30 371

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Deals found on 30/10

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

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh (average of R11 140). Flying from Cape Town to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 300). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 659 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 031 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

882 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 394 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?
A quick flight from Cape Town to Riyadh can take about 35h 35m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 106. The distance from Cape Town to Riyadh is about 7189 km.
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 246. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 377 and R11 571, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Riyadh.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh (average of R11 140). Flying from Cape Town to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 300). 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 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 246	AverageR12 288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 377	AverageR14 044	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 571	AverageR14 623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 051	AverageR20 052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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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Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

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