£216 Cheap Flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Cheap Flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £216 for one-way flights and £401 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Fri, 7 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£401 Return, found 2 days ago
£401
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, 7 Nov from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 11 Nov, priced at £401 found 2 days ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 11 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£411 Return, found 5 days ago
£411
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 14 Sep, priced at £411 found 5 days ago
Etihad Airways
Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£415 Return, found 3 days ago
£415
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Sep from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 7 Sep, priced at £415 found 3 days ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 4 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£420 Return, found 6 days ago
£420
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 9 Sep, priced at £420 found 6 days ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£423 Return, found 3 days ago
£423
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 30 Jan, priced at £423 found 3 days ago
Etihad Airways
Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 5 Sep
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£423 Return, found 6 days ago
£423
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Sep from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 5 Sep, priced at £423 found 6 days ago
EGYPTAIR
Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£460 Return, found 2 days ago
£460
Return
found 2 days ago
Select EGYPTAIR flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at £460 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£470 Return, found 1 day ago
£470
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Dec from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 26 Dec, priced at £470 found 1 day ago
Qatar Airways
Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£472 Return, found 1 day ago
£472
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sat, 17 Jan from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 27 Jan, priced at £472 found 1 day ago
Rwandair
Thu, 12 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
RUH
Riyadh
JNB
Johannesburg
£570 Return, found 15 hours ago
£570
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Rwandair flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Riyadh to Johannesburg, returning Fri, 27 Mar, priced at £570 found 15 hours ago
Flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg route information
Origin airport
King Khaled Intl.
Destination airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Airlines serving
British Airways, EGYPTAIR, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Rwandair, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£400
Distance
5982 km

Compare flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to O.R. Tambo Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from King Khaled Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from King Khaled Intl. (RUH) to O.R. Tambo Intl. (JNB)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from King Khaled Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl. start at just £401 and range up to £570.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Riyadh and Johannesburg
  • booking your flight during November, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Riyadh to Johannesburg flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from King Khaled Intl. to O.R. Tambo Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price listed for a round-trip flight between King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) and O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) was £401. Cheap tickets don't last forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg Airport?
When it comes to cancellation fees, every airline has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your trip, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Riyadh Airport to JNB that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) to JNB?
Riyadh to Kempton Park is around 6,000 kilometres, so be prepared to spend quite a while in the air. Make sure you pack all the essentials, from your headphones to your hoodie. Toss in some snacks to munch on throughout your trip too.
Which airlines fly direct from Riyadh Airport to JNB?
Right now, no airlines offer direct flights from RUH to Johannesburg Airport. You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops. To get the best price and connections, lock in your airfare well in advance.
Are RUH to Johannesburg Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices are constantly going up and down, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH) and JNB are of course possible, it's also a good idea to monitor prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers release their prices up to a year before the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the best airfare bargains around, so check back often and be ready to book when the price is right.

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