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$535+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CPT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 March or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$535
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$655
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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 May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/253:40 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/71:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$535
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/59:10 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 6/161:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop24h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$750
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/59:10 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/161:00 pmCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$833
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:40 amRUH - CPT
2 stops29h 00mAir France
Mon 6/92:00 pmCPT - RUH
2 stops28h 20mAir France
Deal found 4/30$1,085
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2611:55 pmRUH - CPT
3 stops37h 45mKLM
Sat 6/711:15 pmCPT - RUH
2 stops30h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/30$1,258
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/302:30 amRUH - CPT
3 stops36h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 8/82:35 pmCPT - RUH
3 stops31h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,811
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/16:15 amRUH - CPT
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/204:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,977
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/302:00 amRUH - CPT
2 stops35h 40mLufthansa
Sun 7/206:05 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop24h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$9,013

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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 May 1, 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

Sun 5/25

3:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$535

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/5

9:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$750

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/5

9:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop14h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/16

1:00 pm-6:05 am

2 stops16h 05m

$833

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/29

8:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/9

2:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,085

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 5/26

11:55 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

11:15 pm-6:25 am

2 stops30h 10m

$1,258

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 7/30

2:30 am-1:45 pm

3 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/8

2:35 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops31h 15m

$1,811

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/1

6:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/20

4:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$1,977

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/30

2:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/20

6:05 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$9,013

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Deals found on 4/30

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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.
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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 82 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,790 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $535. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at $750 and $1,085, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 26% 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.

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  • 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$569Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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