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 16m.

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: 10h 55m.

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 730.

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

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

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

A quick flight from Cape Town to Riyadh can take about 11h 20m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 858. 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 366. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 519 and R11 715, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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.

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 Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 59 days in advance to save up to 89% 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 59 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 644, or R19 279 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Riyadh from Cape Town average R13 885. You can even find prices in March for less than R13 885, as users have found deals to Riyadh from as low as R11 349. 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 20%.

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.

R6 646+ 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

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh

Round-trip from	R11 800
One-way from	R6 646
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R15 027

Ethiopian Air
6/11-18/11
2 total stops
22h 25m total
Cape Town to Riyadh

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Qatar Airways
6/10
1 total stop
13h 30m total
Cape Town to Riyadh

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 581 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 6/1113:50CPT - RUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Tue 18/113:40RUH - CPT

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R11 800

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - RUH

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/113:40RUH - CPT

1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R12 511

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - RUH

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1111:45RUH - CPT

1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R12 685

Thu 6/1119:50CPT - RUH

2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/113:40RUH - CPT

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R12 962

Mon 6/1014:35CPT - RUH

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 8/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R14 090

Thu 6/1117:15CPT - RUH

1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines

Wed 19/116:50RUH - CPT

2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 524

Mon 6/108:50CPT - RUH

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 496

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Thu 6/1113:50CPT - RUH

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/115:05RUH - CPT

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R12 511

Thu 5/313:50CPT - RUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/33:40RUH - CPT

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R12 858

Thu 30/1019:00CPT - RUH

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/113:40RUH - CPT

1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R13 361

Mon 6/109:00CPT - RUH

2 stops16h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 8/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R15 357

Mon 6/108:50CPT - RUH

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 496

Mon 6/1014:35CPT - RUH

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 9/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops33h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R16 034

Mon 6/1013:00CPT - RUH

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1013:00RUH - CPT

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 773

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Mon 6/1014:35CPT - RUH

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Wed 8/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R14 090

Mon 6/108:50CPT - RUH

2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 496

Mon 6/1013:00CPT - RUH

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1013:00RUH - CPT

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R15 773

Mon 6/1014:35CPT - RUH

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 9/103:40RUH - CPT

2 stops33h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/9R16 034

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - RUH

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/113:40RUH - CPT

1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R12 511

Thu 30/1012:35CPT - RUH

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1111:45RUH - CPT

1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R12 685

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/11

5:05-17:25

1 stop13h 20m

R12 511

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

R12 858

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

19:00-12:00

2 stops40h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 5/11

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R13 361

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

9:00-2:10

2 stops16h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 8/10

3:40-18:55

2 stops16h 15m

R15 357

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

8:50-2:10

2 stops16h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/10

3:40-22:35

2 stops19h 55m

R15 496

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:00-19:30

2 stops29h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/10

13:00-20:45

2 stops32h 45m

R15 773

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

14:35-2:10

1 stop10h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/10

3:40-12:10

2 stops33h 30m

R16 034

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:00-3:30

1 stop13h 30m

R6 646

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

17:35-12:00

2 stops17h 25m

R7 479

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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 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 30% 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

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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

861 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 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 11h 20m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 858. 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 366. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 519 and R11 715, 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 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.

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 366	AverageR12 366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 519	AverageR14 219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 715	AverageR15 012	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 251	AverageR19 889	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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