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Cheap flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia from R7 674

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JED
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Saudi Arabia flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 062

One-way from

R7 674

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 591

Good round-trip deal

R7 753 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 246 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/4-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R17 515 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 830 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia.

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Tue 4/1122:50JNB - JED
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/1115:20JED - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R9 005
Mon 31/39:50JNB - JED
1 stop23h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 8/915:10JED - JNB
1 stop18h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 044
Mon 15/1221:45JNB - JED
1 stop12h 50mEgyptair
Mon 5/123:00JED - JNB
1 stop33h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 24/3R11 338
Thu 8/520:40JNB - JED
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/53:40JED - JNB
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 593
Fri 9/514:35CPT - JED
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/54:40JED - CPT
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R12 395
Fri 4/713:25JNB - JED
1 stop27h 25mEmirates
Mon 14/710:45JED - JNB
1 stop35h 05mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R12 632
Sat 17/513:55JNB - JED
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 23/53:25JED - JNB
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 161
Sun 1/613:00CPT - JED
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/61:45JED - CPT
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R13 598
Sun 1/613:00CPT - JED
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 8/611:30JED - CPT
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 890
Tue 22/41:15JNB - JED
1 stop8h 55mSAUDIA
Tue 6/51:30JED - JNB
1 stop23h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 24/3R13 926
Fri 9/514:35CPT - JED
2 stops14h 55mSAUDIA
Thu 15/51:30JED - CPT
2 stops13h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 25/3R14 473
Fri 18/716:35CPT - JED
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/81:40JED - CPT
1 stop35h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 965

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Saudi Arabia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 15/5

15:20-3:55

1 stop13h 35m

R10 062

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

20:40-18:20

1 stop20h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 14/5

3:40-7:10

1 stop28h 30m

R11 593

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-16:10

1 stop29h 20m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 9/9

2:50-8:20

1 stop30h 30m

R11 757

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

14:35-6:10

1 stop14h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 15/5

1:45-13:45

1 stop13h 00m

R12 395

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

13:25-17:50

1 stop27h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 14/7

10:45-20:50

1 stop35h 05m

R12 632

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

13:55-18:20

1 stop27h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Fri 23/5

3:25-16:10

1 stop13h 45m

R13 161

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:00-1:10

1 stop35h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 7/6

1:45-14:35

1 stop13h 50m

R13 598

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

13:00-3:20

1 stop13h 20m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 8/6

11:30-10:50

1 stop24h 20m

R13 890

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/4

1:15-11:10

1 stop8h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 6/5

1:30-0:15

1 stop23h 45m

R13 926

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

9:00-2:10

2 stops16h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/5

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R14 054

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Saudi Arabia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia (average of R499). Flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R721). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Saudi Arabia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Saudi Arabia ranges from 0.0 - 20.0 inches 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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from South Africa 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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Saudi Arabia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 674. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Saudi Arabia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Saudi Arabia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Saudi Arabia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia (average of R499). Flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R721). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 655AverageR12 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 980AverageR10 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
SAUDIACheapestR8 446AverageR14 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Search SAUDIA flights
EgyptairCheapestR8 580AverageR11 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights
EmiratesCheapestR10 005AverageR17 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 171AverageR16 280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 405AverageR16 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 187AverageR15 351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights

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