Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Cape Town (CPT) from $583

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RUH — CPT
May 21 — May 281

The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 May 16, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$700

Round-trip from

$1,251
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 10% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl

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 Friday 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 45 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 17% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $684 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $788.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from Riyadh average $775. You can even find prices in May for less than $775, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as $603. The month of December 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 31%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town (RUH - CPT)?

When flying from Riyadh to Cape Town, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Riyadh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Ethiopian Air flights we've detected traveling from Riyadh to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/32:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$583
Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/38:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$655
Tue 7/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/42:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$714
Thu 7/1112:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/242:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$723
Sun 7/213:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/58:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$731
Sun 7/213:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/68:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$743
Tue 7/912:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/232:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$754
Tue 7/163:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/318:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$756
Sun 7/213:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/18:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$757

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Riyadh and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Qatar Airways flights from Riyadh to Cape Town. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 7/242:40 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 8/41:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$866
Mon 7/221:30 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 8/51:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$931
Sat 7/132:40 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 7/211:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$963
Wed 7/102:40 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 7/221:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$966
Sat 7/132:40 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 7/261:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$991
Fri 7/128:20 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 7/221:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$993
Wed 7/102:40 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 7/261:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$994
Fri 7/128:20 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop15h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 7/261:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,021
Wed 7/102:40 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 7/281:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,027

Cheap Riyadh to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Riyadh to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Riyadh to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/32:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$583
Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/38:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$655
Fri 6/73:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/192:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$671
Fri 6/73:25 amRUH - CPT
2 stops16h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/192:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$743
Sun 6/163:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/222:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$884
Thu 6/612:25 amRUH - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/108:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$897
Sun 6/163:25 amRUH - CPT
2 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/222:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$964
Thu 6/612:25 amRUH - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/215:20 pmCPT - RUH
2 stops31h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$992
Mon 6/2411:45 amRUH - CPT
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 6/291:00 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,018

Riyadh to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Riyadh and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Riyadh to Cape Town in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/32:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$583
Tue 11/193:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/241:50 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$604
Wed 11/205:30 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 11/246:25 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$637
Wed 11/205:30 pmRUH - CPT
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 11/2412:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$654
Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/38:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$655
Fri 6/73:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/192:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$671
Tue 7/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/42:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop17h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/14$714
Thu 7/1112:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop14h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/242:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$723
Sun 7/213:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/58:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$731

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Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/32:35 pmCPT - RUH
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$583
Thu 5/233:25 amRUH - CPT
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/38:50 amCPT - RUH
2 stops16h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$655

Find flights from Riyadh to Cape Town within your budget

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/23

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/4

1 stop17h 15m

$714

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop14h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/24

1 stop10h 35m

$723

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 7/21

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/5

2 stops16h 20m

$731

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 7/21

1 stop11h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/6

2 stops16h 20m

$743

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/24

1 stop20h 15m

$795

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 7/24

1 stop21h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/4

1 stop22h 00m

$866

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 7/10

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/25

2 stops45h 50m

$1,016

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/13

2 stops21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/24

2 stops17h 40m

$1,212

Riyadh King Khaled IntlCape Town Intl

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 6/12

1 stop13h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/24

1 stop12h 45m

$1,598

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Deals found on 5/14

When is the best time to 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 May 10, 2024.
Booking 44 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Riyadh to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Riyadh to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $933. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of $1,251). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,757). 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.

January

$1,251

February

$1,339

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,411

June

$1,676

July

$1,757

August

$1,431

September

$1,414

October

$1,384

November

$1,320

December

$1,430

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °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 16, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town, see what other customers have to say about Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

7.4
Good
695 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

7.4
Good
787 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

7.2
Good
372 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Roomier seats and more leg room (in economy!), friendly and attentive flight attendants and good service.

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  • Can I find flights from Riyadh to Cape Town for under $800 on Cheapflights?

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  • Are there last-minute flights available from Riyadh to Cape Town for under $600?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Riyadh to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • 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 $714. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $866 round trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 7% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does RUH to CPT mean?

    Great question - RUH to CPT just means Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

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    Many airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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