What is the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia?

November is currently the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia . At this moment in time May is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Saudi Arabia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Saudi Arabia?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

Jouf is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia. One-way flights to Jouf typically cost R621, while return flights cost around R1 769.

How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R160, however they can be found for as little as R157.

Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Saudi Arabia, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

Does Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl?

Yes. Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crom Airport Hotel is the closest property to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (0,0 km away from Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl).

R5 490+ Flights to Saudi Arabia

Flights to Saudi Arabia in 2025

Return from	R8 714
One-way from	R5 490
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R10 272

Etihad Airways
2/9-9/9
2 total stops
51h 25m total
Johannesburg to Jeddah

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Qatar Airways
4/7
1 total stop
30h 10m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

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Thu 19/622:50JNB - JED

1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 24/615:20JED - JNB

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/6R8 537

Tue 2/99:50JNB - JED

1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/95:30JED - JNB

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/6R8 714

Fri 3/1013:55JNB - JED

1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 9/103:25JED - JNB

1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/6R11 282

Thu 19/622:50JNB - JED

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/617:05JED - JNB

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R12 734

Wed 3/1210:25JNB - JED

1 stop30h 35mEmirates

Wed 17/124:10JED - JNB

1 stop17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/6R12 876

Thu 2/101:25JNB - JED

1 stop28h 05mSAUDIA

Mon 13/1020:50JED - JNB

1 stop20h 00mSAUDIA

Deal found 11/6R15 161

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1 stop23h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/95:30JED - JNB

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/6R8 714

Mon 14/714:30JNB - JED

1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 21/715:20JED - JNB

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/6R9 635

Fri 3/1013:55JNB - JED

1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways

Thu 9/103:25JED - JNB

1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/6R11 282

Wed 3/1210:25JNB - JED

1 stop30h 35mEmirates

Wed 17/124:10JED - JNB

1 stop17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/6R12 876

Fri 25/714:30JNB - JED

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/823:05JED - JNB

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6R12 947

Thu 2/101:25JNB - JED

1 stop28h 05mSAUDIA

Mon 13/1020:50JED - JNB

1 stop20h 00mSAUDIA

Deal found 11/6R15 161

Thu 3/71:25JNB - JED

1 stop8h 45mKenya Airways

Mon 14/720:50JED - JNB

1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 11/6R15 727

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1 stop30h 00mEmirates

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1 stop24h 30mEmirates

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1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air

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1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/6R8 537

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1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways

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JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

9:50-10:25

1 stop23h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 9/9

5:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R8 714

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 21/7

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 635

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

13:55-21:05

1 stop30h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 9/10

3:25-16:10

1 stop13h 45m

R11 282

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

10:25-18:00

1 stop30h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 17/12

4:10-20:50

1 stop17h 40m

R12 876

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/7

14:30-7:55

1 stop16h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 1/8

23:05-8:20

2 stops34h 15m

R12 947

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

1:25-6:30

1 stop28h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 13/10

20:50-15:50

1 stop20h 00m

R15 161

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

1:25-11:10

1 stop8h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 14/7

20:50-15:50

1 stop20h 00m

R15 727

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

21:45-22:00

1 stop23h 15m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 14/7

0:30-7:10

1 stop31h 40m

R15 958

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

13:55-21:05

1 stop30h 10m

R5 490

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

R6 234

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Saudi Arabia

How long is the flight to Saudi Arabia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia takes 11 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Saudi Arabia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Saudi Arabia?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Saudi Arabia should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Saudi Arabia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Saudi Arabia ranges from 0.0 - 20.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Saudi Arabia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Saudi Arabia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Saudi Arabia, 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 32.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

The most popular places in Saudi Arabia to fly to are Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Dammam.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and SAUDIA to Saudi Arabia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SAUDIA

7,4

Good

617 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 211 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

779 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Saudi Arabia

Can I find cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Saudi Arabia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Saudi Arabia?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?
Jouf is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia. One-way flights to Jouf typically cost R621, while return flights cost around R1 769.
How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?
A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R160, however they can be found for as little as R157.
Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Saudi Arabia, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).
Does Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl?
Yes. Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crom Airport Hotel is the closest property to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (0,0 km away from Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl).

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How long is the flight to Saudi Arabia?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Saudi Arabia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

Rainfall in Saudi Arabia by month

Plan your trip to Saudi Arabia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Saudi Arabia by month

Plan your trip to Saudi Arabia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Saudi Arabia in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 June 2025.

The most popular places in Saudi Arabia to fly to are Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Dammam.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and SAUDIA to Saudi Arabia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Saudi Arabia

Can I find cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Saudi Arabia?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?

Does Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl?

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