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R4 822+ 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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JED
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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 1 July 2026.

Wed 9/99:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/915:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R9 709
Thu 6/89:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 19/819:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R9 726
Tue 21/720:55
JNB
-
JED
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/721:45
JED
-
JNB
1 stop12h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6R9 841
Wed 21/109:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/1115:25
JED
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R9 857
Sat 1/89:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 12/819:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R9 923
Tue 14/720:55
JNB
-
JED
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/716:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop12h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/6R10 070

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 1 July 2026.

Return from

R9 841

One-way from

R4 822

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 119
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Jeddah
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 048 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R219 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

9:45-23:25

1 stop12h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 12/8

19:00-8:20

1 stop14h 20m

R9 923

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

22:50-13:30

1 stop13h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 27/7

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R10 136
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 22/7

4:40-13:25

1 stop9h 45m

R10 152

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

9:50-10:50

1 stop24h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 4/12

5:55-8:20

1 stop27h 25m

R10 349

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 6/10

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R10 579

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:20-2:05

1 stop26h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 23/7

4:40-20:35

1 stop16h 55m

R11 678

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

8:20-12:05

2 stops26h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 12/8

22:15-13:25

2 stops16h 10m

R11 792

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

13:30-19:10

2 stops28h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 18/11

20:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R13 662

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

13:30-0:55

2 stops34h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 27/11

7:50-9:40

2 stops26h 50m

R13 662

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

13:30-1:00

2 stops34h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 4/12

7:50-9:40

2 stops26h 50m

R13 744

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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.

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 R5 446
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 192
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 483
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 725

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Egyptair 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Saudi Arabia?

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Saudi Arabia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 1 July 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 1 July 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
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
3 603 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
1 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

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
1 008 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 603 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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?

    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 R651, while return flights cost around R2 804.

  • How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

    A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R5 771, however they can be found for as little as R3 294.

  • 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 (10 hours 30 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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