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R4 608+ 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
Aug 15 — Aug 221
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 16 July 2026.

Sun 26/720:55
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/819:50
JED
-
JNB
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/7R9 771
Thu 27/820:55
JNB
-
JED
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/911:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/7R9 803
Mon 20/722:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop13h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 3/815:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/7R9 820
Mon 7/129:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop29h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 28/125:55
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/7R9 836
Wed 19/89:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop23h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 30/85:30
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/7R9 901
Wed 12/819:10
JNB
-
JED
1 stop21h 35m
Emirates
Tue 25/820:10
JED
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/7R9 934

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 16 July 2026.

Return from

R9 771

One-way from

R4 608

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 637
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/7-2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Jeddah
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R963 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R213 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 2/10

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 967

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

20:55-18:20

1 stop20h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 19/8

11:40-9:10

1 stop22h 30m

R10 293

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

10:05-8:45

1 stop21h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 10/8

10:45-16:15

1 stop30h 30m

R10 310

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

22:20-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 10/9

22:55-16:15

1 stop18h 20m

R11 486

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

8:20-2:40

1 stop17h 20m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 4/10

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R11 797

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

17:45-10:10

2 stops15h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 10/9

19:50-13:25

2 stops18h 35m

R13 234

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

5:30-2:40

2 stops20h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 27/9

4:40-13:25

1 stop9h 45m

R13 986

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

13:30-15:55

2 stops25h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 12/10

19:20-10:15

1 stop15h 55m

R14 100

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

17:45-10:10

2 stops15h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 7/10

4:50-2:20

2 stops22h 30m

R14 787
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

20:55-18:20

1 stop20h 25m

R4 608

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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 15 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 383
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 219
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 591
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 700

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 59 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 16 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 16 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
3 626 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 012 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Egyptair
6,6
Okay
437 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 R648, while return flights cost around R2 793.

  • How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

    A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R10 671, however they can be found for as little as R4 028.

  • 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 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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