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 13h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. 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 024. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 572 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R5 173 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?

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.

R4 762+ Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Wed 25/223:00

JNB

JED

1 stop13h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Sun 1/34:40

JED

JNB

1 stop9h 25m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 2/2R7 638

Tue 23/614:30

JNB

JED

1 stop11h 10m

Ethiopian Air

Thu 2/715:20

JED

JNB

1 stop13h 35m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 2/2R7 654

Mon 9/29:50

JNB

JED

1 stop12h 45m

Etihad Airways

Wed 11/23:15

JED

JNB

1 stop30h 05m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 2/2R7 814

Wed 25/223:00

JNB

JED

1 stop13h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Sun 8/315:20

JED

JNB

1 stop13h 35m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 4/2R7 846

Sun 1/1114:30

JNB

JED

1 stop11h 10m

Ethiopian Air

Fri 13/114:40

JED

JNB

1 stop9h 25m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 2/2R8 038

Sun 8/29:50

JNB

JED

1 stop12h 45m

Etihad Airways

Mon 23/23:15

JED

JNB

1 stop30h 05m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 2/2R8 214

Sat 13/614:30

JNB

JED

1 stop11h 10m

Ethiopian Air

Tue 16/615:20

JED

JNB

1 stop13h 35m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 1/2R8 262

Mon 9/223:00

JNB

JED

1 stop13h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Mon 23/215:20

JED

JNB

1 stop13h 35m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 2/2R8 277

Thu 12/223:00

JNB

JED

1 stop13h 30m

Ethiopian Air

Thu 19/215:20

JED

JNB

1 stop13h 35m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 2/2R8 373

Wed 25/29:50

JNB

JED

1 stop17h 25m

Etihad Airways

Wed 4/33:15

JED

JNB

1 stop30h 05m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 3/2R8 405

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Round-trip from	R7 638
One-way from	R4 762
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R8 341

Ethiopian Air
25/2-5/3
2 total stops
27h 05m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

Search Deals

Qatar Airways
9/2
1 total stop
29h 50m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 827 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 567 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 16/6

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R8 262

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 14/3

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 204

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:00-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 1/3

4:40-13:05

1 stop9h 25m

R9 987

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:00-13:30

1 stop13h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 3/3

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 987

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:25-6:30

1 stop16h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 7/3

4:15-16:35

1 stop13h 20m

R10 515

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:20-18:00

1 stop18h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 16/3

4:45-20:35

1 stop16h 50m

R10 722

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

10:25-2:25

1 stop15h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 6/4

4:40-20:35

1 stop16h 55m

R10 722

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

10:25-6:50

1 stop19h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 5/4

5:00-20:35

1 stop16h 35m

R10 754

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

10:25-2:25

1 stop15h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 6/4

4:40-20:35

1 stop16h 55m

R11 314

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

12:45-20:35

1 stop30h 50m

R4 762

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/2

Showing 1-10 of 19 results

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Saudi Arabia from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

JNB-JED

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia

JNB-SA0

JNB-JED

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 193). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 718). 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

3 500 reviews

Check prices

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

3 500 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 500 reviews

Check prices

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

3 729 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 500 reviews

Check prices

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

1 380 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 500 reviews

Check prices

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

955 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 500 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Egyptair

6,6

Okay

405 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 500 reviews

Check prices

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 13h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. 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 024. Qatar Airways flights start at R4 572 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R5 173 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 193). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 718). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

OR Tambo to Dubai flights

OR Tambo to Jeddah flights

OR Tambo to Doha flights

OR Tambo to Tel Aviv flights

Lanseria to Dubai flights

OR Tambo to Abu Dhabi flights

OR Tambo to Queen Alia Intl flights

OR Tambo to Muscat flights

OR Tambo to Beirut flights

OR Tambo to Kuwait City flights

Top 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Egyptair	CheapestR6 104	AverageR10 510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 469	AverageR9 172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 553	AverageR9 014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 050	AverageR15 378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR9 181	AverageR12 981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR9 468	AverageR14 318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 976	AverageR13 794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SAUDIA	CheapestR11 987	AverageR12 938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia?

When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Saudi Arabia from OR Tambo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia from R4 762

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Saudi ArabiaExplore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Best flights from OR Tambo to Saudi ArabiaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Saudi ArabiaDiscover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Data last updated 4 February 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Data last updated 4 February 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from OR Tambo to Saudi ArabiaSearch for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia flight deals. Data was last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Saudi Arabia from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Saudi Arabia

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

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Saudi Arabia by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in .

Search flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia by cabin class

Find flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

OR Tambo and Saudi Arabia flights

Browse other OR Tambo and Saudi Arabia flight options. Last updated on 4 February 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia?

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Best flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Data last updated 4 February 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Saudi Arabia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 February 2026.