R5 311+ Cheap flights to Mecca

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JED
May 14 — May 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Mecca in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Mecca
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Mecca. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2026.

Wed 1/75:30
JNB
-
JED
3 stops20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/715:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R9 500
Fri 17/412:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/420:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R9 533
Mon 13/412:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/414:30
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R9 550
Thu 30/412:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/514:30
JED
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R9 748
Fri 26/614:45
JNB
-
JED
1 stop11h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/63:10
JED
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R9 781
Wed 13/519:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/519:50
JED
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R9 797
Sun 1/1113:25
JNB
-
JED
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
Wed 18/1111:15
JED
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4R9 946
Thu 24/910:05
JNB
-
JED
1 stop15h 00m
Emirates
Mon 12/104:05
JED
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4R9 979
Sat 11/419:50
JNB
-
JED
1 stop14h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/49:00
JED
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R9 995
Sun 26/412:40
JNB
-
JED
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/420:20
JED
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R10 012

Find flight deals to Mecca

Find the latest flights to Mecca in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2026.

Return from

R9 500

One-way from

R5 311

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 210
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/7-8/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Jeddah
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Mecca
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R683 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R151 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

19:10-17:45

1 stop21h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 21/7

10:45-5:30

1 stop19h 45m

R11 265

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

22:20-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 26/7

10:45-20:35

1 stop34h 50m

R11 265
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

19:10-8:45

1 stop12h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 17/7

7:50-20:35

1 stop13h 45m

R13 492

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

9:25-10:00

3 stops23h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 26/7

22:35-15:20

1 stop17h 45m

R14 432

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

9:25-3:20

3 stops16h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 12/10

11:30-4:00

1 stop17h 30m

R15 191

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

13:30-16:15

2 stops25h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 12/6

1:40-10:30

1 stop33h 50m

R15 339

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:10-17:40

2 stops22h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 8/5

4:05-8:10

3 stops29h 05m

R15 900
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-12:00

1 stop15h 10m

R5 311

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

22:20-8:45

1 stop33h 25m

R7 059

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

16:50-10:00

2 stops16h 10m

R7 736

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Best time to book a flight to Mecca

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Mecca

When is the best time to book a flight to Mecca?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Mecca. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Mecca. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Mecca?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Mecca takes 11 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Mecca from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Mecca?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Mecca are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Mecca by month

Plan your trip to Mecca by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mecca ranges from 0.0 - 20.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Mecca when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Mecca by month

Plan your trip to Mecca by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mecca, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mecca

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mecca. 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 Mecca. Reviews last updated 14 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Saudi Arabia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

FAQs about flying to Mecca

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Mecca if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Mecca on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Mecca?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mecca.

  • How much is a return flight to Mecca?

    A return flight to Mecca will typically cost around R8 696, however they can be found for as little as R4 624.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Mecca depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Mecca, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl?

    Yes. Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crom Airport Hotel is the closest property to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (0,0 km away from Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl).

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