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R5 233+ 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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JED
May 9 — May 161
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 9 April 2026.

Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/715:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R7 891
Wed 8/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/73:10
JED
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R7 907
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/519:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R7 956
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/75:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R8 038
Fri 26/69:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/719:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R8 055
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop17h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/515:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R8 088

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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 9 April 2026.

Return from

R7 891

One-way from

R5 233

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 138
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/7-9/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Jeddah
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R575 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

9:50-23:25

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 4/7

5:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R8 038

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

9:50-23:25

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 16/6

19:00-8:20

1 stop14h 20m

R8 596

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

9:50-3:55

1 stop17h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 17/6

15:20-8:20

1 stop18h 00m

R8 596

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

9:50-23:25

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 23/6

5:40-8:20

1 stop27h 40m

R8 596

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

9:50-10:30

1 stop23h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 16/6

3:10-8:20

1 stop30h 10m

R8 662

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/6

13:30-8:45

1 stop18h 15m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 6/7

20:10-16:15

1 stop21h 05m

R11 319

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

3:10-3:20

2 stops23h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 23/6

19:50-14:20

2 stops19h 30m

R14 289

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

16:50-10:00

2 stops16h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 15/7

3:10-2:20

2 stops24h 10m

R14 289
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 19/6

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R14 535
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

12:40-12:00

1 stop22h 20m

R5 233

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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 35 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 447
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R9 140
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 842
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R6 727

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 9 April 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 9 April 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
3 559 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 428 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 000 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
6,5
Okay
417 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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, 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 R506, while return flights cost around R1 257.

  • How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

    A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R7 572, however they can be found for as little as R4 599.

  • 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 35 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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