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Cheap flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia from R5 559

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JED
Aug 30 — Sep 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Saudi Arabia flight deals. Data was last updated 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 504

One-way from

R5 559

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 281
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 362 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 231 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 August 2025.

Fri 5/99:50JNB - JED
1 stop29h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/95:30JED - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R8 504
Mon 22/99:50JNB - JED
1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 6/105:30JED - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/8R8 556
Mon 3/119:50JNB - JED
1 stop24h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/115:55JED - JNB
1 stop27h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R8 835
Mon 8/99:50JNB - JED
1 stop12h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 18/92:50JED - JNB
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/8R8 852
Fri 5/99:50JNB - JED
1 stop29h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 12/915:10JED - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/8R8 905
Mon 3/119:50JNB - JED
1 stop17h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/113:15JED - JNB
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R8 922
Fri 12/99:50JNB - JED
1 stop12h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 19/918:45JED - JNB
1 stop14h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/8R8 992
Mon 3/119:50JNB - JED
1 stop17h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/113:15JED - JNB
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R9 027
Fri 31/109:50JNB - JED
1 stop12h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 13/1115:30JED - JNB
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R9 166
Mon 13/109:50JNB - JED
1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 20/105:30JED - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/8R9 201
Mon 6/1013:00CPT - JED
1 stop31h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 27/1019:30JED - CPT
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/8R11 379
Sun 23/1112:35CPT - JED
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 26/115:10JED - CPT
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/8R12 059

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Saudi Arabia

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

9:50-16:10

1 stop29h 20m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 7/9

2:50-8:30

1 stop30h 40m

R8 504

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:50-13:30

1 stop13h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 23/2

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R8 521

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

9:50-3:55

1 stop17h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 5/10

2:50-8:30

1 stop30h 40m

R8 556

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-10:50

1 stop24h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 25/3

5:55-8:20

1 stop27h 25m

R8 783

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

9:50-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 15/11

3:15-8:20

1 stop30h 05m

R8 835

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-10:50

1 stop24h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 13/11

15:30-8:20

1 stop17h 50m

R8 835

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-4:15

1 stop17h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 12/11

15:30-8:20

1 stop17h 50m

R8 835

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

9:50-4:15

1 stop17h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 13/11

15:30-8:20

1 stop17h 50m

R8 835

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

9:50-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 12/11

15:30-8:20

1 stop17h 50m

R8 835

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:00-21:05

1 stop31h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 27/10

19:30-10:30

1 stop16h 00m

R11 379

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia (average of R499). Flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in May is currently the most expensive (average of R685). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 August 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 25 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 608 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 233 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
841 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Egyptair
6,5
Okay
363 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 318 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in about 13h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 25m. The distance from South Africa to Saudi Arabia is about 5440 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Saudi Arabia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 559. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Saudi Arabia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia (average of R499). Flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in May is currently the most expensive (average of R685). 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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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 950AverageR11 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 928AverageR9 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 386AverageR12 236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR9 625AverageR17 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 039AverageR14 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 579AverageR17 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 658AverageR15 231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SAUDIACheapestR12 606AverageR14 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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