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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh

JNB — RUH
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 402
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R40 089 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R7 314 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh is 82 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh (average of R8 017). Flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 164). 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.

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 733 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 533 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
448 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 219, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg to Riyadh and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Egyptair - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 903 and R8 725, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Riyadh one-way?

    R4 494 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R5 775 and R5 942, respectively.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh (average of R8 017). Flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 164). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 219AverageR8 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 903AverageR9 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 725AverageR14 456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 293AverageR13 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 059AverageR17 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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