What is the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia?

November is currently the cheapest month to fly to Saudi Arabia . At this moment in time June 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.

Can I find cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Saudi Arabia?

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

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

Dammam King Fahad Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia. One-way flights to Dammam King Fahad Intl typically cost R932, while return flights cost around R1 904.

How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R296, however they can be found for as little as R102.

Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Saudi Arabia, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 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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Flights to Saudi Arabia in 2025

Return from	R9 476
One-way from	R8 027
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R10 543

Etihad Airways
18/6-22/6
2 total stops
51h 35m total
Johannesburg to Jeddah

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Egyptair
20/4
1 total stop
23h 15m total
Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia

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Wed 18/69:50JNB - JED

1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 22/65:30JED - JNB

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/4R9 476

Tue 4/1114:30JNB - JED

1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air

Mon 24/114:40JED - JNB

1 stop9h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/4R9 590

Sun 13/421:45JNB - JED

1 stop23h 15mEgyptair

Sun 20/418:30JED - JNB

1 stop13h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 12/4R13 480

Tue 13/522:50JNB - JED

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/52:50JED - JNB

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R13 594

Wed 2/719:10JNB - JED

1 stop30h 00mEmirates

Sat 12/74:10JED - JNB

1 stop17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R13 708

Wed 30/48:10JNB - JED

1 stop11h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 13/53:25JED - JNB

1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R14 223

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Wed 18/69:50JNB - JED

1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways

Sun 22/65:30JED - JNB

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/4R9 476

Tue 13/514:30JNB - JED

1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 20/515:20JED - JNB

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/4R9 895

Tue 13/522:50JNB - JED

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/52:50JED - JNB

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R13 594

Wed 2/719:10JNB - JED

1 stop30h 00mEmirates

Sat 12/74:10JED - JNB

1 stop17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R13 708

Wed 30/48:10JNB - JED

1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 6/53:25JED - JNB

1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R14 223

Tue 12/81:15JNB - JED

1 stop8h 55mSAUDIA

Wed 27/820:50JED - JNB

1 stop28h 25mSAUDIA

Deal found 12/4R14 852

Wed 18/623:15JNB - JED

1 stop22h 30mKLM

Sun 22/620:30JED - JNB

3 stops25h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/4R19 600

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Sun 13/421:45JNB - JED

1 stop23h 15mEgyptair

Sun 20/418:30JED - JNB

1 stop13h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 12/4R13 480

Sun 13/422:20JNB - JED

1 stop26h 50mEmirates

Thu 17/47:50JED - JNB

1 stop14h 00mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R15 081

Wed 16/49:50JNB - JED

1 stop12h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 22/412:45JED - JNB

1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/4R12 050

Fri 18/417:00JNB - JED

1 stop12h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 21/420:50JED - JNB

1 stop20h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/4R17 903

Mon 28/412:10JNB - JED

1 stop17h 20mSAUDIA

Sun 4/51:30JED - JNB

1 stop15h 20mSAUDIA

Deal found 12/4R14 890

Wed 30/48:10JNB - JED

1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 6/53:25JED - JNB

1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R14 223

Wed 30/414:30JNB - JED

2 stops27h 10mKuwait Airways

Wed 14/521:00JED - JNB

2 stops17h 05mKuwait Airways

Deal found 12/4R25 930

Sun 4/513:55JNB - JED

2 stops25h 55mOman Air

Sun 11/57:20JED - JNB

2 stops27h 40mOman Air

Deal found 12/4R20 629

Tue 13/514:30JNB - JED

1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 20/515:20JED - JNB

1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/4R9 895

Tue 13/522:50JNB - JED

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/52:50JED - JNB

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R13 594

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JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

9:50-10:35

1 stop23h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 22/6

5:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R9 476

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 20/5

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 895

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

22:50-13:30

1 stop13h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 19/5

2:50-8:20

1 stop30h 30m

R13 594

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

19:10-2:10

1 stop30h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 12/7

4:10-20:50

1 stop17h 40m

R13 708

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

8:10-3:20

1 stop18h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 6/5

3:25-16:10

1 stop13h 45m

R14 223

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/8

1:15-11:10

1 stop8h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 27/8

20:50-0:15

1 stop28h 25m

R14 852

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

23:15-22:45

1 stop22h 30m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 22/6

20:30-21:20

3 stops25h 50m

R19 600

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

18:50-6:05

2 stops34h 15m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 24/6

8:50-21:20

2 stops37h 30m

R20 381

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

13:55-16:50

2 stops25h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 11/5

7:20-10:00

2 stops27h 40m

R20 629

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

17:50-11:40

1 stop16h 50m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 9/7

1:40-10:35

1 stop33h 55m

R22 097

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Best time to book a flight to Saudi Arabia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Saudi Arabia

How long is the flight to Saudi Arabia?

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

When is the cheapest time to fly to Saudi Arabia?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Saudi Arabia should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Ethiopian Air

From R399

Emirates

From R651

Etihad Airways

From R438

Egyptair

From R478

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in Saudi Arabia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Saudi Arabia by month

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

What are the most popular places to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

The most popular places in Saudi Arabia to fly to are Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Dammam.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France 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.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 321 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 433 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 550 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 197 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Saudi Arabia

Can I find cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Saudi Arabia?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?
Dammam King Fahad Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia. One-way flights to Dammam King Fahad Intl typically cost R932, while return flights cost around R1 904.
How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?
A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R296, however they can be found for as little as R102.
Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Saudi Arabia, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 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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How long is the flight to Saudi Arabia?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Saudi Arabia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

Rainfall in Saudi Arabia by month

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

Temperature in Saudi Arabia by month

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

What are the most popular places to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Saudi Arabia in the last few years. This data was updated on 13 April 2025.

The most popular places in Saudi Arabia to fly to are Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Dammam.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France 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.

FAQs about flying to Saudi Arabia

Can I find cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Saudi Arabia?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?

Does Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl?

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