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R5 805 Find cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg

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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Johannesburg (RUH-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg 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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4:05 - 7:10RUH-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
21:45 - 3:05JNB-RUH
28h 20m1 stop
R9 587Egyptair
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Wed, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 27
3:40 - 13:10RUH-JNB
10h 30m1 stop
8:20 - 2:10JNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
R10 829Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Mar 12 - Fri, Apr 4
13:00 - 7:10RUH-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
14:30 - 2:10JNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
R12 782
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Thu, Mar 13 - Fri, Apr 4
4:05 - 7:10RUH-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
12:45 - 1:35JNB-RUH
35h 50m2 stops
R12 906
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Wed, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 27
20:30 - 14:45RUH-JNB
19h 15m1 stop
9:35 - 3:20JNB-RUH
16h 45m3 stops
R12 942Qatar Airways
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Thu, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 27
4:50 - 3:55RUH-JNB
24h 05m1 stop
9:35 - 3:20JNB-RUH
16h 45m3 stops
R12 977Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 27
3:25 - 20:00RUH-JNB
17h 35m1 stop
23:00 - 2:10JNB-RUH
26h 10m1 stop
R13 031Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 16
16:30 - 20:50RUH-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
13:25 - 20:20JNB-RUH
29h 55m1 stop
R20 434Emirates
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2
22:45 - 14:35RUH-JNB
16h 50m2 stops
3:10 - 14:45JNB-RUH
34h 35m2 stops
R25 653RwandAir
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Thu, Mar 13 - Thu, Apr 3
4:20 - 16:15RUH-JNB
12h 55m1 stop
18:45 - 20:15JNB-RUH
48h 30m3 stops
R238 121Emirates
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Wed, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 16

Flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo 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 Riyadh to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Riyadh to Johannesburg, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost R11 415 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is R13 972 and R13 439 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 141 days before departure.

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May

High season

December

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R5 805
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Riyadh to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R327 for a one-way ticket and R540 for a return.

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

    Riyadh airport is called Riyadh King Khaled Intl and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of R13 221 and an overall rating of 7,3, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 345 and an overall rating of 7,6.

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

    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 Riyadh to Johannesburg.

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

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

    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 Johannesburg from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Riyadh to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg. 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.
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3617 reviews
8,2Boarding
7,9Food
8,1Comfort
8,3Crew
8,3Entertainment
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The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2024ATH - EWR
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The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

The flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

Good food and staff. Flights were delayed making catching the connecting one tough with no time to stretch in between

Most aspects of the flight were great! The entertainment was mediocre, though, which made such a long flight less enjoyable.

The experience of the flight. The food options have definitely gone down

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

I didn't travel from the start I changed my ticket long time ago

Flight was delayed and no information was provided what was new time Change gate 3 times at Madina airport First gate was 113 Second gate was 204 And last gate was 113 again

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

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

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

It was a long flight but overall a good one. The one thing that I would comment on is that there is a real problem with disposable plastic products when it comes to the meal service. It would be great for Qatar Airways to find ways to make its meal service more circular and reduce the immense amount of waste.

Overall it was a very good experience. Boarding was efficient and well organized. The cabin crew were excellent. The meals were tasty and quite filling. The warm bread rolls were a nice touch. Seats were comfortable even if they were a little narrow. Entertainment selection was excellent.

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

They have misplaced my one checked bag which I have not received in Philadelphia and have lodged complaint with American Airlines, the staff of Indigo was rude with us, at the checking counter, I think she purposely withheld my one of the checked bag, because the American Airlines staff told me that bag was not received at Doha airport. Kindly help me with one of my checked bag to get it. My flight was from Mumbai to Doha and then Doha to Philadelphia.

There is issue with first name and every thing is correct, and they did not onboard, it was really bad experience I recommend not to buy ticket and support team is very poor ever though online support is very bad

Plane is very old and not the same seating as online No per seat entertainment The large shared tv wasn’t working Didn’t provide headphones No announcements of departures or arrival from captain or crew

The entertainment system on my seat didn’t work for the whole length of the flight, staff was not helpful. Horrible experience. Its so hard to go through a flight from LA to jeddah with no movies.

The plane was bad, a lot of pressure in the cabin, I was in pain and my ear drums almost popped

This booking was as a result of stolen identity and hacking my debit account. I reported it to my bank. The thief tried to book two flights, maybe more. Hopefully, Kayak will be able to block fraudulent bookings and charges better in the future.

Food could be better. Bread should be warm served with butter. Bread quality is bad and cold served.

Thw pla e was freezing by dar the cildest flight i’ve been on. The seats are comfortable the leg room is spacious and the seat is in leather very confy. Unfortunately old plane so no plugs the entertainment is limited the inflight internet is very expensive 20$ per hour for 50mb on a 17h you will take 2 times to contact your family and work. At this cost it goes very quick very high. The food is very mediocre A breakfast tastless A snack A meal super spicy A lot of improvement are to be made

Entertainment for non Arabic speakers is very limited. Seats were comfortable. Seat map while booking showed 2-2-2 config, but the flight had 1-2-1..

The seats’ reclined like premium economy seats, ie, not much.. but leg space was a lot l, so it did not feel cramped. Crew was very friendly and helpful.

It’s like two different companies managing fligh from DC and totally horrible company between Jeddah and Cairo

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

I still cannot find my luggage. I need my luggage.

I did not receive my luggage This airline is not good. My luggage is missing please you guys need to find my luggage. It’s been three days now I cannot get my luggage. This is not a good business I

Business and economy lines were common for most of the journey including check in and security control in Addis Abbeba. Food choice was fine, however there was a hair in my rice

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Riyadh to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/9Mon
2 stops
41h 55mRUH-JNB
R5 805
16/10Wed
2 stops
21h 10mRUH-JNB
R5 912
30/9Mon
3 stops
40h 05mRUH-JNB
R5 930
16/10Wed
2 stops
21h 10mRUH-JNB
R5 947
16/10Wed
3 stops
30h 45mRUH-JNB
R6 160
16/10Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
17h 05mRUH-JNB
R6 231
16/10Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
11h 00mRUH-JNB
R6 267
30/9Mon
1 stopEgyptair
33h 55mRUH-JNB
R10 314
15/10Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
33h 10mRUH-JNB
R23 026
15/10Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
33h 10mRUH-JNB
R23 363

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
18/9Wed
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23h 55mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
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22h 00mJNB-RUH
R16 848
18/9Wed
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31h 15mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
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22h 00mJNB-RUH
R17 256
18/9Wed
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29h 25mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
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22h 00mJNB-RUH
R17 433
17/9Tue
multi-stop
10h 40mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
22h 00mJNB-RUH
R17 611
17/9Tue
multi-stop
28h 05mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
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22h 00mJNB-RUH
R17 682
17/9Tue
multi-stop
13h 25mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
22h 00mJNB-RUH
R18 144
18/9Wed
multi-stop
29h 25mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
16h 30mJNB-RUH
R18 534
17/9Tue
multi-stop
10h 40mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stop
16h 30mJNB-RUH
R18 712
18/9Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 25mRUH-JNB
21/9Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
12h 55mJNB-RUH
R28 174
18/9Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
27h 50mRUH-JNB
20/9Fri
multi-stopRwandAir
23h 20mJNB-RUH
R35 613

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