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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh

JNB — RUH
May 9 — May 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find 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 9 April 2026.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 041
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R14 473 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 753 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riyadh from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh is 60 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh (average of R5 430). Flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 662). 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

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 9 April 2026.
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
3 559 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 000 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
417 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Riyadh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 341, 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 989 and R8 207, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    R4 543 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 Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R5 838 and R6 307, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh (average of R5 430). Flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of R8 662). 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

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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 341AverageR8 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 989AverageR9 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 207AverageR11 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 823AverageR14 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 970AverageR17 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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