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Cheap flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia from R5 271

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JED
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 May 2026.

Tue 16/612:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/615:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R9 342
Thu 28/519:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/63:10
JED
-
JNB
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R9 492
Mon 1/619:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/611:30
JED
-
JNB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R9 825
Tue 16/612:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/611:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R9 842
Sun 14/619:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/611:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R9 876
Thu 11/619:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/611:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5R9 892
Thu 30/712:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop12h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/811:40
JED
-
JNB
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R9 959
Mon 15/619:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop13h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/622:35
JED
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R10 026
Thu 21/512:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/819:50
JED
-
JNB
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5R10 059
Thu 1/1014:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/103:10
JED
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R10 076
Sat 5/910:05
JNB
-
JED
1 stop15h 00m
Emirates
Sat 19/910:45
JED
-
JNB
1 stop19h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5R10 443
Thu 1/1019:30
CPT
-
JED
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/104:50
JED
-
CPT
1 stop13h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5R10 526

Find 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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 342

One-way from

R5 271

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 727
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 919 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 996 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

19:50-18:20

1 stop21h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 29/6

3:10-8:20

1 stop30h 10m

R9 492

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:30-18:20

1 stop21h 50m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 19/6

11:40-10:15

1 stop23h 35m

R11 844

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

10:05-8:45

1 stop21h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 3/7

4:05-16:15

1 stop13h 10m

R12 061

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:50-2:45

2 stops35h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 20/9

4:20-13:00

2 stops33h 40m

R12 478
Fastest return journey

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/10

12:35-3:35

1 stop14h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/11

5:05-17:25

1 stop13h 20m

R13 312

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

19:30-13:05

1 stop16h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/6

11:15-13:10

1 stop26h 55m

R13 495

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

13:30-18:00

2 stops27h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 24/6

6:05-9:40

2 stops28h 35m

R13 596

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 19/7

15:20-16:50

2 stops26h 30m

R13 762

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:10-5:10

1 stop33h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 27/11

8:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R13 796

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

19:05-5:10

1 stop33h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 18/11

8:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R13 979

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia (average of R5 989). Flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 980). 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

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 18 May 2026.
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
3 570 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 570 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 726 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
7,3
Good
1 439 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
999 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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 Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Airways fly from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in about 21h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 15m. 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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 952. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and Qatar Airways, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia (average of R5 989). Flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R14 980). 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 7 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 18 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapestR5 789AverageR11 082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 061AverageR10 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 840AverageR9 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 793AverageR15 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 332AverageR12 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 073AverageR14 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR14 497AverageR17 543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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