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$427 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh departing on 8/5. 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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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

Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Aug 12
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 2:45 amJNB-RUH
15h 55m1 stop
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4:45 pm - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
16h 35m1 stop
$496Etihad Airways
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Tue, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 21
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
$529Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 2:10 amJNB-RUH
16h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:40 am - 1:05 pmRUH-JNB
10h 25m1 stop
$573Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Dec 14 - Fri, Jan 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 5:50 amJNB-RUH
33h 45m1 stop
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6:50 am - 10:50 amRUH-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
$798Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jun 30 - Thu, Jul 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 3:15 pmJNB-RUH
28h 25m1 stop
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4:20 am - 8:20 amRUH-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
$833Etihad Airways
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Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Jan 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 5:50 amJNB-RUH
33h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 10:50 amRUH-JNB
33h 35m1 stop
$946Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Aug 12
RwandAir Logo
4:50 pm - 2:00 pmJNB-RUH
20h 10m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
$1,028RwandAir
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Tue, Jul 1 - Mon, Aug 18
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 7:55 pmJNB-RUH
23h 20m2 stops
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2:00 am - 9:20 amRUH-JNB
32h 20m2 stops
$1,100SWISS
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Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 15
RwandAir Logo
4:50 pm - 2:00 pmJNB-RUH
20h 10m2 stops
RwandAir Logo
6:50 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-JNB
20h 30m2 stops
$1,103RwandAir
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Wed, Jul 2 - Mon, Aug 11
SWISS Logo
7:35 pm - 7:55 pmJNB-RUH
23h 20m2 stops
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2:00 am - 9:20 amRUH-JNB
32h 20m2 stops
$1,134SWISS
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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 $484 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $770 and $758 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$427
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% 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 $427 for a one-way ticket and $496 for a round-trip.

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

  • 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 $451 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 1215 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.2Food
7.3Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentSoosnata, Mar 2025AUH - FCO
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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 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.

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.

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

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

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.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

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