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$356+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CPT
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$498
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$356
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$565
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/183:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/291:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$498
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/283:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/52:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$515
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/263:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/111:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$535
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/173:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/32:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$556
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:05 amRUH - CPT
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 11/56:55 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop19h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$566
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/113:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/259:00 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$571
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/173:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/262:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$573
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/303:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/61:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$575
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/273:25 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$579
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/289:00 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$580

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/18

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/29

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$498

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/28

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

2:35 pm-2:10 am

1 stop10h 35m

$515

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/1

5:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/10

7:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 15m

$566

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/26

3:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

9:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

$570

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/11

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/25

9:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

$571

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/30

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/6

7:25 am-2:10 am

2 stops17h 45m

$580

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/17

3:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/28

9:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

$580

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/30

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/5

9:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

$596

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/5

3:40 am-6:55 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/13

2:35 pm-2:10 am

1 stop10h 35m

$601

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/26

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$356

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air from Riyadh to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    For as low as $498, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Riyadh in 11h 05m. There are 4467 mi between Riyadh and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $542. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $614 round trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian AirCheapest$542Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$614Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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