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Cheap Flights to Riyadh

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

Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 13:45RUH-CPT
11h 05m1 stop
R12 756Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 3:30CPT-RUH
13h 30m1 stop
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15:30 - 10:50RUH-CPT
20h 20m1 stop
R13 052Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 12
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 3:30CPT-RUH
13h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:10 - 10:50RUH-CPT
34h 40m1 stop
R13 087Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 6
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13:00 - 10:15CPT-RUH
20h 15m1 stop
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3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
R13 331
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 6
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13:00 - 20:10CPT-RUH
30h 10m1 stop
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3:40 - 18:55RUH-CPT
16h 15m2 stops
R13 348
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Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 30
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13:00 - 16:15CPT-RUH
26h 15m1 stop
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3:40 - 18:55RUH-CPT
16h 15m2 stops
R13 418
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 2:10CPT-RUH
11h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 - 14:35RUH-CPT
11h 55m1 stop
R13 575Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 1
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6:05 - 21:30CPT-RUH
14h 25m2 stops
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22:35 - 14:35RUH-CPT
17h 00m2 stops
R13 592
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 5:15CPT-RUH
35h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:15 - 11:50RUH-CPT
24h 35m1 stop
R14 969Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 0:20CPT-RUH
30h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:15 - 11:50RUH-CPT
24h 35m1 stop
R15 318Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Riyadh

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Riyadh is March, where tickets cost R8 434 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R13 139 and R11 745 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of R8 434.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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When to book flights to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Riyadh 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. The information is for flights to Riyadh based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Riyadh flights

  • How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport from central Riyadh?

    Central Riyadh is 30 km away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Riyadh’s airport?

    All flights to Riyadh land at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. The airport code is RUH,and it can also be referred to as King Khaled Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Riyadh?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Riyadh is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R12 532. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are R16 075 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Riyadh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Riyadh?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Riyadh?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Riyadh is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R657 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Riyadh is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R973.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Riyadh

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Prefer to fly direct to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +66 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +71 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

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Direct returns

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +66 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +67 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +70 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +71 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aerolineas Argentinas, +72 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +73 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Riyadh. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3316 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
7,8Food
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Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025DXB - JFK
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Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

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.

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

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

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

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

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

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

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

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

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.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

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.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

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

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

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.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

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

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

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

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

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