RUH - JNB

$357 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flight Deals from Riyadh to Johannesburg (RUH-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Johannesburg

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg.
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3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
8:20 am - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
$576Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 9 - Sat, May 17
3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
2:30 pm - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
$584Ethiopian Air
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, Jun 2
3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
2:30 pm - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
$615Ethiopian Air
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, Jun 2
9:55 pm - 7:10 amRUH-JNB
34h 15m1 stop
9:45 pm - 8:55 pmJNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
$624Egyptair
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Fri, May 9 - Mon, Jun 2
2:25 pm - 10:00 amRUH-JNB
20h 35m1 stop
1:55 pm - 7:55 pmJNB-RUH
29h 00m1 stop
$633Qatar Airways
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, Jun 2
10:15 am - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
23h 05m1 stop
9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
$638Etihad Airways
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Thu, May 8 - Wed, Jul 2
9:25 pm - 4:10 pmRUH-JNB
19h 45m1 stop
1:55 pm - 10:15 amJNB-RUH
19h 20m1 stop
$639Qatar Airways
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Fri, May 23 - Sun, Jun 1
3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
8:20 am - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
$701Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 26
3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
2:30 pm - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
$744Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, Jul 2
1:20 am - 2:20 pmRUH-JNB
38h 00m2 stops
4:50 pm - 2:00 pmJNB-RUH
20h 10m2 stops
$842RwandAir
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, Jul 2

KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Johannesburg flights

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 round-trip flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Riyadh, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $602 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $832 and $818 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$357
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $357 for a one-way ticket and $576 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 $797 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $703 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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.
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3538 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Food
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The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025RUH - DOH
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The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

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

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