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$499 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh (JNB-RUH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg 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 round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Riyadh

Tue, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 9:35 pmJNB-RUH
10h 45m1 stop
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4:25 am - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
28h 55m1 stop
$499Etihad Airways
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sat, Nov 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
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3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
$511Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 26
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8:20 am - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
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3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
$524Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Dec 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
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3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
$562Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 10
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2:30 pm - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
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3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
$593Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
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3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
$594Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 9:00 amJNB-RUH
22h 10m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
16h 15m1 stop
$619Etihad Airways
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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 6:10 pmJNB-RUH
22h 05m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 10:50 amRUH-JNB
22h 25m1 stop
$780Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18
Kuwait Airways Logo
2:30 pm - 11:05 amJNB-RUH
19h 35m2 stops
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6:15 pm - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
19h 50m2 stops
$924Kuwait Airways
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Tue, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 30
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 3:35 amJNB-RUH
26h 36m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 10:05 pmRUH-JNB
23h 10m2 stops
$966KLM
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $499 (round-trip)
Etihad Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 20% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$499
Overall average: $521
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JNB - RUH • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Riyadh flights

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

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

For Johannesburg to Riyadh, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Riyadh back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh is March, where tickets cost $485 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $785 and $689 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$499
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Riyadh flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh was $499 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Riyadh?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Riyadh.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Riyadh.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh are Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $512 and an overall rating of 7.4, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $595 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and RUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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.
7.4
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1269 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.2Food
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
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Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Sep 2025AUH - BKK
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Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

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.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

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

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

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

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.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

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.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

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