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Cheapest round-trip
$763
Typical prices: $476-$568
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JNB - RUH • 2 stops
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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

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
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1:30 pm - 11:55 pm
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RUH
33h 25m
2 stops
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12:55 am - 9:40 am
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JNB
33h 45m
2 stops
$763Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
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1:30 pm - 11:55 pm
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RUH
33h 25m
2 stops
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12:55 am - 9:40 am
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33h 45m
2 stops
$764Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:30 pm - 11:55 pm
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RUH
33h 25m
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1:35 pm - 9:40 am
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JNB
21h 05m
2 stops
$768Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:30 pm - 11:55 pm
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RUH
33h 25m
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1:35 pm - 9:40 am
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JNB
21h 05m
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$769Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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1:30 pm - 11:55 pm
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RUH
33h 25m
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1:35 pm - 9:40 am
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JNB
21h 05m
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$770Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 18
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8:20 am - 2:10 am
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RUH
16h 50m
1 stop
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3:40 am - 1:25 pm
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10h 45m
1 stop
$776Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:50 pm - 11:55 pm
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RUH
28h 05m
1 stop
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1:35 pm - 9:40 am
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21h 05m
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$806Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:50 pm - 11:55 pm
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RUH
28h 05m
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1:35 pm - 9:40 am
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21h 05m
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$807Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:50 pm - 11:55 pm
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28h 05m
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1:35 pm - 9:40 am
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21h 05m
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$811Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:50 pm - 11:55 pm
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28h 05m
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21h 05m
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$813Turkish Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh?

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

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 February, where tickets cost $508 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $868 and $754 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riyadh was $763 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 $593 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $838 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.
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Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1479 reviews
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7.3Comfort
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I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

2.0 MediocreRBLX, Apr 2026
LHR - AUH
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I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

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.

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

The staff was very nice and polite but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air. It would be nice to have more time to sleep since it was a night flight

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

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

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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