CPT - RUH

R6 646 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Riyadh (CPT-RUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Riyadh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Riyadh

Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:45RUH-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
R11 800Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 3:35CPT-RUH
14h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 - 13:45RUH-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
R12 320Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 3:35CPT-RUH
14h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
R12 511Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:15CPT-RUH
20h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:05 - 17:25RUH-CPT
13h 20m1 stop
R12 598Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 10:15CPT-RUH
20h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 17:25RUH-CPT
30h 40m1 stop
R12 685Qatar Airways
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Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:45RUH-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
R12 858Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 12:25CPT-RUH
18h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 - 14:35RUH-CPT
32h 45m2 stops
R14 524Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 0:45CPT-RUH
30h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:25 - 14:35RUH-CPT
26h 10m2 stops
R14 611Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 - 4:50CPT-RUH
21h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:25 - 7:40RUH-CPT
26h 15m1 stop
R19 313Lufthansa
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Lufthansa Logo
6:40 - 4:50CPT-RUH
21h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:25 - 7:40RUH-CPT
26h 15m1 stop
R19 331Lufthansa
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R11 800 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
R11 800
Overall average: R12 008
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/11Tue 18/11
CPT - RUH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 646
Typical prices: R6 941-8867
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/10
CPT - RUH • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Riyadh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Riyadh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Riyadh on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Cape Town, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh is March, where tickets cost R11 696 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R16 780 and R16 711 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Riyadh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR6 646
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh was R383 for a one-way ticket and R680 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    When flying out of Cape Town you will be using Cape Town Intl. You will be landing at Riyadh, also known as Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Riyadh, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Riyadh are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R12 366 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 012 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Riyadh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Riyadh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

The business class seats are designed for someone taller than I am, so my feet were dangling (the footrest was just a smidge too low). Which caused problems with my sciatic nerve and made for a long uncomfortable flight.

Overall great airline that still provides two suitcases, has a huge hub and crew goes above and beyond to assist you. Boarding took a lot of time as there were only 2 people checking in. Also, in Istanbul, taxing took almost 30 min.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

All was fine , but air conditioning was not working on board properly so was very hot

The check in process at Istanbul airport caused my family a great deal of stress and disappointment due to the following factors: 1) WE HAD TO PAY US$330 for check on bags, despite holding Economy tickets that Turkish airlines website clearly states that flights from Istanbul to Miami had a 2 checked bags allowance. 2) Airport staff not only lacked empathy for senior travelers (75 yrs old and 71 yrs old), but were also rude as well. The supervisor at check it offered "if you don't pay for the bags, you can just remain and sleep at the airport for however long you wish. What a terrible way to treat customers !!! 3) We were bumped from agent to agent to agent FIVE times, showing everyone the communication we received telling us we had the 2 bags entitlement. Two elderly people lugging 4 suitcase around and around the Turkish terminal. Again, what a sad way to treat customers !!! 4) We need a case opened to get a refund for the amount we paid. Something is amiss, screams unethical, and sounds unscrupulous......At First , we were told we must pay for 4 bags. All of a sudden, it became 2 bags, and finally all 4 bags were checked on with payments demanded for 2. Why did it vary from agent to agent???? 5) OVERALL, A TERRIBLE AND SUSPICIOUSLLY UNSCRUPULOUS EXPERIENCE FLYING WITH TURKISH AIRLINES. WE ARE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND SAD THAT OUR VISIT TO A BEAUTIFUL CITY ENDED IN SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

they have cancell the flight for no reasons and 24 hours my parents were in the Airport they did not give them any hotel any food, I hate Turkish Airline.

Turkish Airlines is amazing. I have a problem with the ticket I purchased through the kayak website. I have filed a complaint related to the fact that I was contacted by phone on the day I purchased the ticket and told that the amount that the ticket had been advertised for was not accurate and that I had to pay more. This is totally fraudulent. I will look into addressing this further tomorrow and will never ever use kayak again.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

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