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 $596. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $618 round trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Users have found that flying from Riyadh to Cape Town on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Riyadh to Cape Town, book at least 50 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 16% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $677 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $979.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Cape Town from Riyadh average $733. You can even find prices in March for less than $733, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $573. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from Riyadh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 23%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riyadh to Cape Town as you normally would.

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?

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Average price	$904

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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 July 30, 2025.

Mon 9/153:40 amRUH - CPT

1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 9/251:50 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/29

$596

Wed 11/55:30 pmRUH - CPT

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 11/2012:35 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/30

$618

Tue 10/75:00 amRUH - CPT

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/151:00 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$667

Best flights from Riyadh to Cape Town
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Mon 9/153:40 amRUH - CPT

1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air

Thu 9/251:50 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/29

$596

Wed 11/55:30 pmRUH - CPT

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Thu 11/2012:35 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/30

$618

Tue 10/75:00 amRUH - CPT

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/151:00 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$667

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Mon 8/43:40 amRUH - CPT

1 stop11h 55mEthiopian Air

Tue 8/121:50 pmCPT - RUH

2 stops33h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/29

$1,248

Mon 8/42:20 amRUH - CPT

2 stops37h 15mEmirates

Sat 8/93:20 pmCPT - RUH

2 stops49h 45mEmirates

Deal found 7/29

$1,445

Tue 8/511:20 pmRUH - CPT

3 stops35h 25mKLM

Tue 8/1211:15 pmCPT - RUH

2 stops27h 10mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,472

Wed 8/63:40 amRUH - CPT

1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/104:35 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$956

Wed 8/611:45 amRUH - CPT

1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways

Sat 8/91:00 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/29

$1,202

Sun 8/179:40 pmRUH - CPT

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/224:35 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$938

Sun 8/243:30 pmRUH - CPT

1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 9/13:20 pmCPT - RUH

2 stops35h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/29

$713

Tue 8/263:40 amRUH - CPT

1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air

Wed 9/32:35 pmCPT - RUH

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/30

$599

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/15

3:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/25

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$596

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/5

5:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

12:35 pm-3:20 am

1 stop13h 45m

$618

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/7

5:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

1:00 pm-3:30 am

1 stop13h 30m

$667

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

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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $587.

What’s the fastest layover option from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

3,607 reviews

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

3,607 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,607 reviews

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

803 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,607 reviews

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

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 $596. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $618 round trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 18% 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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