RUH - JNB

R6 202 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Riyadh to OR Tambo departing on 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R10 644
Typical prices: R9 239-R12 405
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/9Sun 13/9
RUH - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 202
Typical prices: R5 282-R7 850
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/10
RUH - JNB • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Riyadh and OR Tambo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg R11 095 (return)
Addis Ababa (ADD)
Shortest trip • 10h 25m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
March
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo (RUH-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo 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 Riyadh to OR Tambo

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 - 9:40RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 0:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul
R10 644Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
Egyptair Logo
22:00 - 7:10RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 10m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
13h 15m1 stop Cairo
R10 757Egyptair
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:55 - 9:40RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 45m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 23:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul
R10 822Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
Egyptair Logo
22:00 - 7:10RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 10m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 12:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
13h 15m1 stop Cairo
R10 854Egyptair
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 2:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 306Ethiopian Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 2:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 387Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 - 8:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:45 - 15:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 308Etihad Airways
Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 8
Etihad Airways Logo
16:55 - 8:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 - 9:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 277Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
21:40 - 11:00RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl
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9:25 - 2:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
15h 40m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R26 424Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
Emirates Logo
4:05 - 20:25RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 20m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare
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17:00 - 18:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
24h 05m2 stops Lusaka Dubai Intl
R38 005Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to OR Tambo flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Riyadh usually cost between R12 178 and R13 761 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R10 644 on Turkish Airlines (Sept 7–Sept 13).

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost R10 612 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 603 and R14 310 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R6 202
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% 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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FAQs for booking Riyadh to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R6 202 for a one-way ticket and R10 644 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of R11 470 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 415 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Riyadh (RUH)
OR Tambo (JNB)