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R5 255+ Cheap flights to Saudi Arabia

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— JED
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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Flights to Saudi Arabia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Saudi Arabia in 2025, 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 11 July 2025.

Return from

R8 556

One-way from

R5 255

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 172
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Jeddah
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 017 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 166 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 11 July 2025.

Mon 6/109:50JNB - JED
1 stop29h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 19/102:50JED - JNB
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7R8 556
Thu 2/1014:30JNB - JED
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 14/104:40JED - JNB
1 stop9h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7R9 799
Sun 2/1121:45JNB - JED
1 stop12h 35mEgyptair
Sun 9/1118:30JED - JNB
1 stop13h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 10/7R10 243

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

9:50-23:15

1 stop12h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 20/10

15:10-8:20

1 stop18h 10m

R8 556

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 14/10

4:40-13:05

1 stop9h 25m

R9 799

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

21:45-11:20

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 9/11

18:30-7:10

1 stop13h 40m

R10 243

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

20:25-18:20

1 stop20h 55m

R5 255

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

R6 852

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

13:55-17:30

2 stops26h 35m

R7 118

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

1:25-11:10

1 stop8h 45m

R8 592

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 8/7

Best time to book a flight to Saudi Arabia

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Estimated return price
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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?

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.

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 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

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 11 July 2025.
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 11 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air to Saudi Arabia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

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?

    Jazan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia. One-way flights to Jazan typically cost R589, while return flights cost around R2 843.

  • How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

    A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R259, however they can be found for as little as R197.

  • 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 15 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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