HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Cape Town

$490+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CPT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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

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 December 12, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/243:40 amRUH - CPT
2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/111:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$847
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/293:40 amRUH - CPT
2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/151:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11$955
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/143:40 amRUH - CPT
2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/222:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11$986
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/223:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/111:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$1,044
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/263:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/101:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$1,119
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/233:40 amRUH - CPT
2 stops16h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/111:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$1,122
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/273:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/111:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/10$1,169

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$490
(oojo)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$785
Provider with most accurate pricing for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Cape Town Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Cape Town Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/24

3:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/7

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$490

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/24

3:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$498

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/15

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$519

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 1/27

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$519

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 2/13

7:40 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/27

12:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop20h 40m

$619

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/11

Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Cape Town

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 December 5, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of $492). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $605). 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 December 12, 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
3,677 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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
3,677 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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
902 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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 $490, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Riyadh in 11h 55m. There are 4467 mi between Riyadh and Cape Town.

  • 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 $507. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $583 round trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 30% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of $492). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $605). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Gordon's Bay
Hermanus
Stellenbosch
Wellington
Somerset West
Paarl
Simon's Town

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Riyadh to Cape Town

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Riyadh to OR Tambo flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$507Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$583Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.