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R2 024+ Cheap flights from Riyadh

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RUH — CPT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

What to know about flights from Riyadh

Discover essential information about flights departing from Riyadh, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Riyadh airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R7 473

Cheapest round-trip flight

R11 379

Cheapest airline

flyadeal

Most popular destination

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Good round-trip deal

R5 375 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 612 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently to Doha Hamad Intl.
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On average, flyadeal currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (avg. price of R3 647).
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Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (average return price of R10 157).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Wed 14/53:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/513:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4R10 236
Sat 31/515:30RUH - CPT
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 5/613:00CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R10 425
Thu 3/718:50RUH - JNB
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 22/713:55JNB - RUH
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R12 242
Sat 17/53:40RUH - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 25/514:30JNB - RUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4R12 279
Thu 8/522:35RUH - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 2/79:50JNB - RUH
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4R12 355
Thu 15/518:50RUH - CPT
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/59:25CPT - RUH
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R13 282
Sat 24/513:00RUH - JNB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/614:30JNB - RUH
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R13 396
Sat 24/523:00RUH - JNB
2 stops16h 20mRwandAir
Wed 11/616:50JNB - RUH
2 stops20h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 15/4R14 550
Wed 28/53:40RUH - PLZ
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/67:00PLZ - RUH
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R15 288
Wed 2/79:40RUH - JNB
1 stop31h 35mEmirates
Thu 24/722:20JNB - RUH
1 stop32h 45mEmirates
Deal found 14/4R16 991
Wed 2/721:55RUH - JNB
1 stop34h 15mEgyptair
Sun 20/721:45JNB - RUH
1 stop16h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 14/4R17 066
Thu 8/53:55RUH - JNB
2 stops31h 05mOman Air
Mon 2/613:55JNB - RUH
2 stops29h 15mOman Air
Deal found 14/4R18 315

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/5

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 236

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 31/5

15:30-10:50

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-10:15

1 stop20h 15m

R10 425

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/7

18:50-16:10

1 stop22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/7

13:55-10:15

1 stop19h 20m

R12 242

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 17/5

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R12 279

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 8/5

22:35-8:20

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

9:50-9:00

1 stop22h 10m

R12 355

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/5

18:50-10:50

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/5

9:25-3:30

2 stops17h 05m

R13 282

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 24/5

13:00-8:20

2 stops20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R13 396

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 24/5

23:00-14:20

2 stops16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/6

16:50-14:00

2 stops20h 10m

R14 550

RiyadhPort Elizabeth

RUH - PLZ

RUHPLZ

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/5

3:40-20:00

2 stops17h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 13/6

7:00-2:10

2 stops18h 10m

R15 288

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 2/7

9:40-16:15

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

22:20-8:05

1 stop32h 45m

R16 991

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh (average of R10 028). Flying from Riyadh in July will prove the most costly (average of R11 163). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Riyadh?

When flying from Riyadh check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R575

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R601

Emirates

Emirates

From R854

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R562

What are popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

From Riyadh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Jeddah (453 flights per day), Dubai (283 flights per day) and Abha (200 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From R368

Addis Ababa Bole

Addis Ababa Bole

From R357

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From R436

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

From R409

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Riyadh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Riyadh is Lahore, with prices starting at R2 612. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Lahore

Lahore

From R138

Bahrain City Airport

Bahrain City Airport

From R142

Islamabad Intl

Islamabad Intl

From R147

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

From R284

Airline reviews for flights from Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Riyadh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Riyadh. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 760 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
765 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
262 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 551 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Riyadh. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

    The most selected flight destinations from Riyadh for the current month are Dubai, Cairo, Phuket City. While Dubai, Cairo, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Riyadh for as low as R2 612 to Lahore (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R7 703 to fly from Riyadh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, flyadeal, flynas, and Etihad Airways have been found to have the cheapest prices from Riyadh. Here are some options available: flyadeal flights from Riyadh to Dubai Intl (R1 501). flynas flights from Riyadh to Doha Hamad Intl (R3 124). Etihad Airways flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 642).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Riyadh?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Riyadh are below:
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul Airport from R42 506
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Doha from R48 441
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow Airport from R58 856
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Addis Ababa from R65 788

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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