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
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 23 August 2025.
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December
Cheapest in
March
Average price
R11 851
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R7 450 potential increase over avg. return price).
Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.
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 time of day to fly from JNB to RUH?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 23 August 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Riyadh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 8 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 23 August 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 540, 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 R8 047 and R9 777, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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.
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 August 2025.
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