How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia in about 11h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Saudi Arabia is about 5440 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 331. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 735 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R5 094 one-way.

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 OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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 OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia?

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Thu 5/214:30JNB - JED

1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air

Sat 14/215:20JED - JNB

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/1R8 473

Sun 25/19:50JNB - JED

1 stop12h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 26/13:15JED - JNB

1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/12R8 671

Mon 2/322:20JNB - JED

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Mon 16/34:15JED - JNB

1 stop26h 20mEmirates

Deal found 1/1R10 425

Sat 14/29:50JNB - JED

1 stop29h 35mEtihad Airways

Sat 21/25:55JED - JNB

1 stop27h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/12R8 754

Thu 2/423:00JNB - JED

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/415:20JED - JNB

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/1R9 465

Mon 23/310:25JNB - JED

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Tue 7/420:10JED - JNB

1 stop21h 05mEmirates

Deal found 1/1R10 442

Fri 27/310:25JNB - JED

1 stop21h 55mEmirates

Tue 7/420:10JED - JNB

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 1/1R10 491

Tue 17/318:50JNB - JED

1 stop13h 30mEmirates

Tue 31/34:05JED - JNB

1 stop13h 10mEmirates

Deal found 31/12R11 253

Sun 29/322:20JNB - JED

1 stop26h 45mEmirates

Sun 5/45:00JED - JNB

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Deal found 1/1R11 617

Fri 27/310:25JNB - JED

1 stop15h 00mEmirates

Sat 4/45:00JED - JNB

1 stop16h 35mEmirates

Deal found 1/1R11 650

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Fri 9/18:20JNB - JED

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/120:20JED - JNB

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1R12 428

Sat 10/114:30JNB - JED

1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/111:40JED - JNB

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1R11 038

Sat 10/19:50JNB - JED

1 stop24h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 17/119:20JED - JNB

2 stops36h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 1/1R11 881

Sun 11/110:25JNB - JED

1 stop19h 05mEmirates

Tue 20/17:30JED - JNB

1 stop23h 05mEmirates

Deal found 31/12R10 425

Tue 13/19:50JNB - JED

1 stop29h 35mEtihad Airways

Tue 27/115:25JED - JNB

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 1/1R8 241

Tue 13/19:50JNB - JED

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/111:40JED - JNB

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/1R10 392

Thu 15/123:00JNB - JED

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 14/24:40JED - JNB

1 stop9h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/12R8 539

Sat 17/19:50JNB - JED

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/119:20JED - JNB

1 stop14h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/12R8 770

Sun 25/19:50JNB - JED

1 stop12h 45mEtihad Airways

Tue 27/115:25JED - JNB

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 31/12R8 671

One-way flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia
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Mon 22/612:40JNB - JED

1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1R5 097

Mon 23/313:45JNB - JED

1 stop12h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1R5 362

Wed 1/420:55JNB - JED

1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1R5 428

Tue 13/112:45JNB - JED

1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1R5 544

Thu 15/120:30JNB - JED

1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/12R5 643

Sat 25/411:55JNB - JED

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1R5 676

Sat 21/312:45JNB - JED

1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1R5 693

Wed 14/113:45JNB - JED

1 stop25h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 31/12R5 709

Tue 31/323:00JNB - JED

1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 1/1R5 858

Mon 12/114:30JNB - JED

1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 31/12R5 891

Mon 30/314:45JNB - JED

1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/1R6 023

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Round-trip from	R8 241
One-way from	R5 097
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R9 648

Etihad Airways
13/1-27/1
2 total stops
47h 30m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

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Qatar Airways
22/6
1 total stop
13h 05m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 267 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 671 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 14/2

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R8 473

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 26/1

3:15-8:20

1 stop30h 05m

R8 671

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

9:50-16:25

1 stop29h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 21/2

5:55-8:20

1 stop27h 25m

R8 754

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

23:00-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 11/4

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 465

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:20-2:25

1 stop27h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 16/3

4:15-5:35

1 stop26h 20m

R10 425

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

10:25-6:30

1 stop19h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 7/4

20:10-16:15

1 stop21h 05m

R10 442

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

10:25-9:20

1 stop21h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 7/4

20:10-5:30

1 stop34h 20m

R10 491

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

18:50-9:20

1 stop13h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 31/3

4:05-16:15

1 stop13h 10m

R11 253

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

22:20-2:05

1 stop26h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 5/4

5:00-5:30

1 stop25h 30m

R11 617

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

10:25-2:25

1 stop15h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 4/4

5:00-20:35

1 stop16h 35m

R11 650

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia (average of R5 295). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 993). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 698 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 349 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

923 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Egyptair

6,5

Okay

391 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia in about 11h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 35m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Saudi Arabia is about 5440 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 331. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 735 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R5 094 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia (average of R5 295). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 993). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

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Egyptair	CheapestR6 342	AverageR11 120	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 701	AverageR9 379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR7 011	AverageR9 414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 532	AverageR13 743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR9 930	AverageR14 946	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 957	AverageR12 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 402	AverageR13 546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SAUDIA	CheapestR12 414	AverageR13 399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights

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