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R5 888+ Cheap flights to Saudi Arabia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JED
Apr 16 — Apr 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Saudi Arabia in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Saudi Arabia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 March 2026.

Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop29h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/43:10
JED
-
JNB
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R8 018
Fri 10/49:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop23h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/45:30
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R8 051
Sun 7/69:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop23h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/65:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R8 068
Sun 12/49:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop29h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/45:30
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/3R8 102
Wed 8/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop23h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/75:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R8 119
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop23h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/75:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R8 169

Find flight deals to Saudi Arabia

Find the latest flights to Saudi Arabia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 March 2026.

Return from

R8 018

One-way from

R5 888

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 239
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Jeddah
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R640 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R183 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:45-10:25

1 stop23h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 24/4

5:30-8:15

1 stop27h 45m

R8 655

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

9:45-3:55

1 stop17h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 16/4

5:30-8:15

1 stop27h 45m

R8 655

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

9:45-23:25

1 stop12h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 16/4

3:10-8:15

1 stop30h 05m

R8 773

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

10:05-6:50

1 stop19h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 16/4

7:50-5:30

1 stop22h 40m

R11 306

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

16:20-15:15

3 stops21h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 31/3

19:50-14:20

2 stops19h 30m

R11 842

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

13:30-17:45

1 stop27h 15m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 5/4

10:45-20:35

1 stop34h 50m

R11 926

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

18:50-16:45

1 stop20h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 6/4

22:55-5:30

1 stop31h 35m

R12 849
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

7:30-3:20

2 stops18h 50m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 16/4

22:35-15:50

1 stop18h 15m

R14 577
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:20-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

R6 072

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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 12 hours 40 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.

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.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 793
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 346
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 878
Emirates
Emirates
From R9 519

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

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

Rainfall in Saudi Arabia by month

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

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Saudi Arabia in the last few years. This data was updated on 17 March 2026.
The most popular places in Saudi Arabia to fly to are Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Dammam.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia. Reviews last updated 17 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Saudi Arabia. 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
3 543 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 426 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
972 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
413 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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, Egyptair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia.

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

    Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia. One-way flights to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl typically cost R517, while return flights cost around R1 536.

  • How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

    A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R3 260, however they can be found for as little as R2 176.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Saudi Arabia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 40 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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