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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Riyadh

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R11 971

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 066 potential increase over avg. return price).

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 747 potential savings vs. average return price).

Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh (average of R5 438). Flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 434). 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 JNB to RUH?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg to Riyadh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

8,1

Very Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

7,4

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

7,4

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

7,2

Good

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

6,5

Okay

8,1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Johannesburg?
Located just 30,1 km from the city centre, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riyadh from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to King Khaled Intl (RUH) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh round-trip?
Currently priced at R7 525, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg to Riyadh and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Egyptair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 745 and R9 661, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Riyadh?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh (average of R5 438). Flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 434). 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 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 525	AverageR10 081	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR7 745	AverageR9 369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR9 661	AverageR12 307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 513	AverageR16 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 222	AverageR18 967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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