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These are the cheapest deals for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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3:40 am - 1:10 pmRUH-JNB
10h 30m1 stop
8:20 am - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
$695Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 7
10:45 pm - 8:35 amRUH-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
12:10 pm - 3:15 amJNB-RUH
14h 05m2 stops
Tue, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 24
10:45 pm - 8:35 amRUH-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
9:55 am - 3:15 amJNB-RUH
16h 20m1 stop
$758Etihad Airways
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Tue, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 23
10:45 pm - 8:35 amRUH-JNB
10h 50m1 stop
9:55 am - 3:15 amJNB-RUH
16h 20m1 stop
$766Etihad Airways
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Tue, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 27
4:35 am - 3:30 pmRUH-JNB
11h 55m1 stop
12:45 pm - 3:20 amJNB-RUH
13h 35m1 stop
$773Qatar Airways
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Sun, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 29
4:45 pm - 9:45 amRUH-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
7:50 pm - 10:25 amJNB-RUH
13h 35m1 stop
$803Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
9:00 am - 3:50 pmRUH-JNB
31h 50m2 stops
5:15 pm - 11:45 pmJNB-RUH
29h 30m2 stops
$831Kenya Airways
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Thu, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 26
2:30 am - 10:55 amRUH-JNB
33h 25m2 stops
5:15 pm - 12:45 amJNB-RUH
30h 30m2 stops
$1,246Kenya Airways
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Wed, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 26
11:55 pm - 9:25 amRUH-JNB
34h 30m3 stops
7:40 pm - 10:50 pmJNB-RUH
26h 10m2 stops
$1,325KLM
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
11:55 pm - 10:00 pmRUH-JNB
23h 05m2 stops
11:55 pm - 11:00 pmJNB-RUH
22h 05m1 stop
$1,518KLM
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Fri, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 25
3:40 am - 1:10 pmRUH-JNB
10h 30m1 stop
$354Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Dec 5
4:35 am - 2:45 pmRUH-JNB
11h 10m1 stop
$413Qatar Airways
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Thu, Dec 5
11:55 pm - 9:30 amRUH-JNB
34h 35m3 stops
$768KLM
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Fri, Dec 6
3:40 am - 11:35 amRUH-JNB
32h 55m3 stops
$1,236Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Dec 5

Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Riyadh to Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Riyadh, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost $643 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $787 and $757 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 107 days before departure.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$354
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Riyadh to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $354 for a one-way ticket and $695 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Riyadh and Johannesburg?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

    Riyadh airport is called Riyadh King Khaled Intl and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg, Qatar Airways or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg are Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $740 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $750 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline. Booking your flights between Riyadh and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3900 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Crew
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Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

6.0 GoodDouglas, Oct 2024DOH - HKG
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Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

Overall it was a very good experience. Boarding was efficient and well organized. The cabin crew were excellent. The meals were tasty and quite filling. The warm bread rolls were a nice touch. Seats were comfortable even if they were a little narrow. Entertainment selection was excellent.

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

The staff at the check in lied. I requested aisle seats he said he gave me aisle seats. In actuality he only gave me aisle seat for 2 hour Karachi to Doha flight. From Doha to Dallas flight he gave me middle seat .

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

Am Wowed I did not ever thought African has such an amazing airline before.

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Riyadh to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 30mRUH-JNB
$354
12/5Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
11h 10mRUH-JNB
$413
12/6Fri
3 stopsKLM
34h 35mRUH-JNB
$768
12/5Thu
3 stopsEthiopian Air
32h 55mRUH-JNB
$1,236

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