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Cheap flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia from R5 322

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 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JED
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 662

One-way from

R5 322

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 233

Good round-trip deal

R7 596 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 140 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R11 151 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 190 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia.

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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 11 July 2025.

Tue 14/109:50JNB - JED
1 stop12h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 27/1015:30JED - JNB
1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/7R8 662
Sat 1/1114:30JNB - JED
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/114:40JED - JNB
1 stop9h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R9 358
Sun 2/1121:45JNB - JED
1 stop12h 35mEgyptair
Sat 8/113:30JED - JNB
1 stop28h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 10/7R10 323
Tue 5/813:55JNB - JED
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 11/83:25JED - JNB
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/7R10 573
Mon 17/1114:35CPT - JED
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 29/114:40JED - CPT
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R12 055
Sat 23/86:05CPT - JED
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/818:45JED - CPT
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R13 109
Mon 28/713:00CPT - RUH
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 13/821:40RUH - CPT
1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7R13 341
Sat 23/85:45CPT - RUH
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/816:45RUH - CPT
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R13 484
Mon 25/813:00CPT - JED
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 1/919:50JED - CPT
1 stop16h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/7R13 627
Sun 24/813:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 30/83:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R14 644
Wed 24/916:35CPT - JED
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/101:40JED - CPT
1 stop35h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R14 698
Mon 17/1117:25CPT - JED
2 stops35h 15mEgyptair
Sat 29/113:30JED - CPT
2 stops34h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 9/7R15 930

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Saudi Arabia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

9:50-23:15

1 stop12h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 27/10

15:30-8:20

1 stop17h 50m

R8 662

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 17/11

4:40-13:05

1 stop9h 25m

R9 358

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

21:45-11:20

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 8/11

3:30-7:10

1 stop28h 40m

R10 323

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

13:55-1:10

1 stop34h 15m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 11/8

3:25-16:10

1 stop13h 45m

R10 573

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

14:35-2:40

1 stop11h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 29/11

4:40-14:35

1 stop10h 55m

R12 055

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:00-1:10

1 stop35h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 19/10

11:30-13:25

2 stops26h 55m

R12 805

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

13:00-3:30

1 stop13h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 13/8

21:40-10:50

1 stop14h 10m

R13 341

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/8

5:45-15:15

2 stops32h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 30/8

16:45-20:45

2 stops29h 00m

R13 484

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/8

13:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 1/9

19:50-10:50

1 stop16h 00m

R13 627

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 30/8

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R14 644

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

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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 11 July 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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andQatar 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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.
  • 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 322. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Kenya 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, 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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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 176AverageR12 099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 148AverageR9 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 733AverageR11 875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 280AverageR15 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 744AverageR17 512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 867AverageR17 400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
SAUDIACheapestR12 920AverageR14 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Search SAUDIA flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 103AverageR15 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights

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