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Cheap flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia from R6 870

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JED
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 736

One-way from

R6 870

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R9 474

Good round-trip deal

R7 855 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 315 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 05m total
  • South Africa to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R18 921 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 201 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Saudi Arabia.
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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 20 February 2025.

Mon 5/514:30JNB - JED
1 stop14h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/523:30JED - JNB
1 stop14h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R8 736
Wed 5/314:35CPT - JED
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/34:40JED - CPT
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R11 654
Sun 5/109:55JNB - JED
1 stop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/102:50JED - JNB
1 stop30h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2R12 263
Mon 14/414:30JNB - JED
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/410:10JED - JNB
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R12 466
Fri 21/318:50JNB - JED
1 stop30h 35mEmirates
Thu 27/34:10JED - JNB
1 stop13h 25mEmirates
Deal found 19/2R12 540
Tue 20/513:55JNB - JED
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 26/53:25JED - JNB
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R12 706
Wed 12/319:05JNB - JED
1 stop17h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 16/32:25JED - JNB
1 stop33h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R13 704
Thu 3/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/43:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/2R14 073
Fri 4/414:35CPT - JED
2 stops14h 55mSAUDIA
Thu 17/41:30JED - CPT
2 stops13h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 19/2R15 218
Sun 4/51:15JNB - JED
1 stop28h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 13/51:30JED - JNB
1 stop10h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/2R16 197
Thu 3/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/421:25RUH - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R16 363
Mon 3/313:40CPT - JED
1 stop35h 45mEmirates
Tue 11/34:10JED - CPT
2 stops35h 20mEmirates
Deal found 19/2R16 474

Find flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia within your budget

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 20 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Saudi Arabia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

14:30-6:10

1 stop14h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 14/5

23:30-13:05

1 stop14h 35m

R8 736

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

14:35-8:25

1 stop16h 50m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 16/3

4:40-14:30

1 stop10h 50m

R11 654

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

14:30-7:55

1 stop16h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 29/4

10:10-13:05

2 stops27h 55m

R12 466

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

18:50-2:25

1 stop30h 35m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 27/3

4:10-16:35

1 stop13h 25m

R12 540

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

9:55-0:05

1 stop13h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 10/3

2:50-8:35

1 stop30h 45m

R12 688

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

13:55-18:20

1 stop27h 25m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 26/5

3:25-16:10

1 stop13h 45m

R12 706

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

19:05-13:05

1 stop17h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 16/3

2:25-10:55

1 stop33h 30m

R13 704

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT - RUH

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/4

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 23/4

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

R14 073

Cape TownJeddah

CPT - JED

CPTJED

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/4

14:35-6:30

2 stops14h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 17/4

1:30-13:45

2 stops13h 15m

R15 218

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/5

1:15-6:30

1 stop28h 15m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 13/5

1:30-10:55

1 stop10h 25m

R16 197

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Saudi Arabia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 20 February 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 20 February 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 612 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SAUDIA
7,4
Good
645 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 R6 870. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Turkish Airlines, 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 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 743AverageR12 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 385AverageR10 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 824AverageR11 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapestR9 693AverageR14 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 716AverageR17 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 272AverageR16 355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 569AverageR16 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 361AverageR14 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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