Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Riyadh flights typically cost between R14 536 and R22 710 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 849 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 29-Oct 5).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Riyadh flights typically cost between R14 536 and R22 710 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 849 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 29-Oct 5).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 483.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 54m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 15m.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Riyadh, with prices starting at R11 512. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 760 and R11 867, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 13

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 18 days in advance to save up to 70% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 18 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R11 794, or R19 528 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Riyadh from Cape Town average R14 636. You can even find prices in March for less than R14 636, as users have found deals to Riyadh from as low as R11 496. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Riyadh from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 29%.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Cape Town to Riyadh flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Riyadh?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Riyadh with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R12 849
One-way from	R6 679
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R18 579

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 512	AverageR12 564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 760	AverageR14 024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 867	AverageR15 361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 462	AverageR19 822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Riyadh from R6 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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