Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Flights from Cape Town to Jeddah usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Jeddah: • Economy class • Business Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Jeddah pass through?

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Jeddah most commonly connect through: • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 58% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 26% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 13% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) – 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Cape Town to Jeddah. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R12 362 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R12 844, a difference of R482. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Jeddah flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the R12 547 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Cape Town to Jeddah?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Jeddah takes 00m, covering 10 548 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Cape Town to Jeddah looking right now?

One-way fares from Cape Town to Jeddah are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 921, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 20m, compared to 16h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 17h 41m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Jeddah?

Jeddah is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town (Arabian Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED)?

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R782 for economy cars. Top options include: • Final Rentals • Key Car Rental, SA • Avis • Budget • Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Jeddah flight?

Return flights from Cape Town to Jeddah range from R11 278 to R14 243, with an average of R12 547 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 278 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Return flights from Cape Town to Jeddah typically range from R11 278 to R14 243. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 847 on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah. It's 2% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah at R11 482 return. •December (R14 472) and August (R13 941) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 26% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Jeddah the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Jeddah are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Qatar Airways (R11 847) and Ethiopian Air (R11 930) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Cape Town to Jeddah according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is the most popular stopover for the Cape Town to Jeddah route. 58% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DOH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cape Town to Jeddah?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R12 289. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cape Town to Jeddah, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) had the shortest average connection time for Cape Town to Jeddah stopovers at 7h 53m over the past 3 months.

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R11 847

Typical prices: R11 278-R14 243

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Typical prices: R5 914-R8 862

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Fri 7/12

CPT - JED • 1 stop

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October

Cheapest • 8% price drop

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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)

Cheapest • Avg R12 289 (return)

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Shortest trip • 12h 20m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Jeddah

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

12:35 - 10:05CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

20h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 - 10:30JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 847Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3

15:10 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

4:40 - 13:30JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

9h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 930Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

15:10 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

4:40 - 14:10JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 930Ethiopian Air

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Jan 14

12:35 - 15:30CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 17:25JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 947Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Sat, Mar 6

17:15 - 7:15CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

37h 00m1 stop Istanbul

6:20 - 23:00JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R12 495Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

18:30 - 16:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

20h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

11:15 - 11:35JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 545Emirates

Wed, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 24

18:30 - 9:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

13h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:20 - 16:45JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 562Emirates

Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 15

17:15 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

36h 35m1 stop Istanbul

20:10 - 23:00JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R12 894Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 6

0:55 - 5:20CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

27h 25m1 stop Istanbul

15:25 - 13:00JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R13 974Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3

18:25 - 16:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

20h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

20:35 - 11:35JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 107Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Cape Town to Jeddah

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

13:50 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

11h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

4:40 - 14:10JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 930Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

15:10 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

4:40 - 14:10JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 947Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

13:40 - 16:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

25h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

12:45 - 18:00JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 306Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

9:00 - 16:00CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

30h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

18:10 - 16:45JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 336Emirates

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

12:35 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

51h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Muscat Seeb

14:05 - 17:25JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 20m2 stops Muscat Seeb Doha Hamad Intl

R16 965Oman Air

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

14:30 - 4:45CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

13h 15m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:30 - 6:00JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 30m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R17 015Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

14:30 - 4:45CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

13h 15m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18:40 - 13:35JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R17 330Kenya Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 20

14:15 - 11:45CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

20h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

18:10 - 15:15JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 111Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

18:25 - 20:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

49h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 - 12:40JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 05m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R22 398Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

13:50 - 20:35CPT Cape Town Intl-JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

53h 45m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

11:35 - 12:40JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 05m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R23 894Qatar Airways

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Jeddah? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Jeddah departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah. It's 2% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Cape Town to Jeddah, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah at R11 482 return.
•December (R14 472) and August (R13 941) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 26% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Cape Town to Jeddah the cheapest?: Flights from Cape Town to Jeddah are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Jeddah?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Jeddah:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Cape Town to Jeddah?
A direct flight from Cape Town to Jeddah takes 00m, covering 10 548 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Jeddah flight?
Return flights from Cape Town to Jeddah range from R11 278 to R14 243, with an average of R12 547 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 278 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Jeddah flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the R12 547 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Cape Town to Jeddah looking right now?
One-way fares from Cape Town to Jeddah are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 921, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED)?
Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport (JED) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R782 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Final Rentals
• Key Car Rental, SA
• Avis
• Budget
• Sixt
Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Jeddah?
Flights from Cape Town to Jeddah usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Jeddah pass through?
One-stop flights from Cape Town to Jeddah most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Jeddah?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Cape Town to Jeddah. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R12 362 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R12 844, a difference of R482.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Jeddah?
Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 20m, compared to 16h 27m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 17h 41m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Jeddah?
Jeddah is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town (Arabian Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average R12 362, which is about R482 less than Friday fares (4% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Jeddah trip for October. Fares historically average R11 482 return in that month – typically R2 991 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
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