Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh flights typically cost between R7 989 and R12 885 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 969 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 17–Oct 24).

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 45m.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh flights typically cost between R7 989 and R12 885 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 969 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 17–Oct 24).

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 924.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 51m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh in just under 16h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Riyadh is about 6013 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R7 172), Ethiopian Air (R7 880), and Egyptair (R8 659) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh one-way?

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R4 461 on Egyptair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R5 731 and Qatar Airways from R5 955 one-way.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh (average of R8 053). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 382). 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.

Question 11

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to RUH?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Accepted Answer

Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 30,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Riyadh. 5 airlines have flights to King Khaled Intl from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Riyadh King Khaled Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Riyadh from OR Tambo today with Cheapflights!

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Riyadh?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Riyadh from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Riyadh from OR Tambo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	R10 969
One-way from	R5 863
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R10 195

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR7 172	AverageR8 269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 880	AverageR9 715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	CheapestR8 659	AverageR14 347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 427	AverageR14 415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 911	AverageR17 582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh flights typically cost between R7 989 and R12 885 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 969 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 17–Oct 24).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R8 924.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 51m.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh flights typically cost between R7 989 and R12 885 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 969 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 17–Oct 24).