Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh from R5 317

JNB — RUH
Nov 4 — Nov 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Riyadh

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh

Wed 18/1120:20 -
1 stop12h 25m
Wed 25/1121:40 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 4/10R11 447
Wed 18/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 45m
Wed 25/1113:40 -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 4/10R11 480
Mon 16/1113:45 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 23/1122:40 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 2/10R11 547
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop12h 50m
Sun 22/115:50 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 1/10R11 746
Sun 15/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 45m
Sun 22/1116:55 -
2 stops19h 00m
Deal found 1/10R12 112
Mon 16/1121:45 -
1 stop22h 15m
Mon 23/1120:00 -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 2/10R12 212
Fri 4/1220:20 -
1 stop17h 40m
Sun 27/1211:15 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 4/10R12 228
Wed 23/1223:00 -
2 stops23h 35m
Wed 30/128:50 -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 3/10R13 358

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Riyadh

Round-trip from

R11 447

One-way from

R5 317

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 261
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Riyadh
Search Deals
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Riyadh
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R47 029 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 283 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

21:45-2:30

1 stop27h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 317

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

21:45-3:05

1 stop28h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 732

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

10:05-5:15

2 stops18h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 407

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

9:25-4:00

3 stops17h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 623
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 839

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

9:50-21:30

1 stop10h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 839

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

13:45-3:35

1 stop12h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 23/11

22:40-8:40

1 stop11h 00m

R11 547

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

13:45-3:35

1 stop12h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/11

5:50-15:35

1 stop10h 45m

R11 746

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

21:45-2:30

1 stop27h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/11

16:55-10:55

2 stops19h 00m

R12 112

JohannesburgRiyadh

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

JNBRUH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

20:20-15:00

1 stop17h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 27/12

11:15-3:55

1 stop17h 40m

R12 228

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 1/10

Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Riyadh

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

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh

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 17 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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh (average of R8 257). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 548). 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.

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 R9 238 and R13 823 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 447 on Qatar Airways (Nov 18–Nov 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 538 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
441 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Des,Apr 2024

KTM - DOH

All good - I regularly fly with them and have never had any issues, Thanks, Des

Related info for your journey

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

    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. 4 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.

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

    Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh in just under 12h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Riyadh is about 6013 km.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R7 489), Ethiopian Air (R8 091), and Egyptair (R8 932) 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 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 380 on Egyptair. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R5 742 and Qatar Airways from R6 076 one-way.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh (average of R8 257). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 548). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly from OR Tambo to Riyadh on these airlines

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Egyptair flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Riyadh

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 489AverageR8 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 091AverageR10 121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EgyptairCheapestR8 932AverageR14 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 561AverageR13 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

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

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!

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

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!

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

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.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Riyadh become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.