How long is the flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia in just under 11h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35h 45m. There are 7189 km between Cape Town and Saudi Arabia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air (R3 752), Qatar Airways (R4 846), and Emirates (R5 818).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Saudi Arabia ranges from 0.0 - 20.0 inches 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.

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 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to SA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Saudi Arabia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	R11 260
One-way from	R6 060
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R11 471

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia (average of R11 357). Flying from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8,1

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3 662 reviews

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Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Emirates

8,1

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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7,4

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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7,4

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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Emirates

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

327 reviews

Emirates

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Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?
Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia in just under 11h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35h 45m. There are 7189 km between Cape Town and Saudi Arabia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air (R3 752), Qatar Airways (R4 846), and Emirates (R5 818).
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Saudi Arabia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia (average of R11 357). Flying from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 973). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR4 488	AverageR12 296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 947	AverageR12 417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 425	AverageR14 143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 847	AverageR14 538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 977	AverageR18 375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Saudi Arabia?

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