How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia?

Airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates fly from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. There are 5440 km between Johannesburg and Saudi Arabia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Egyptair (R4 536), Qatar Airways (R4 686), and Ethiopian Air (R5 470).

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 Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways or Emirates.

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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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Qatar Airways

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Emirates

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1 stop34h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4R9 876

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Etihad Airways

Thu 9/715:20

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Deal found 14/4R9 908

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Round-trip from	R9 434
One-way from	R5 274
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R10 138

Ethiopian Air
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4 total stops
33h 45m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

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Qatar Airways
13/5
1 total stop
20h 50m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia (average of R5 814). Flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 937). 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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Emirates

8,1

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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

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Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 730 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 559 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 434 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

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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

Good

1 003 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Egyptair

6,6

Okay

421 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 559 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia?
Airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates fly from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. There are 5440 km between Johannesburg and Saudi Arabia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Egyptair (R4 536), Qatar Airways (R4 686), and Ethiopian Air (R5 470).
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia (average of R5 814). Flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 937). 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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Egyptair	CheapestR6 256	AverageR10 958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 405	AverageR9 445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 716	AverageR9 244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR8 864	AverageR14 051	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 135	AverageR12 909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 369	AverageR13 535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 144	AverageR16 769	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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