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$332+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CPT
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 5, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:20 am
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/63:10 pm
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops47h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$628
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 5/812:10 pm
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/111:50 pm
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$630
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/112:40 pm
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops24h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/293:10 pm
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops40h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5$638
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/610:30 pm
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops39h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/21:50 pm
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops24h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/2$667
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1410:30 pm
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/271:50 pm
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5$668
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1410:30 pm
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops39h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/51:50 pm
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$670
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:15 am
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops50h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/271:50 pm
CPT
-
RUH
2 stops17h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5$673
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Mon 6/81:45 am
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/44:35 pm
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop30h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$683
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/214:20 am
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/37:30 pm
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$700
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/1112:15 pm
RUH
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 7/294:35 pm
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop17h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$703
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1710:30 pm
RUH
-
CPT
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/277:30 pm
CPT
-
RUH
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$706

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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$628
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$332
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$756
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One-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 5/15

11:15 am-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

1:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops49h 05m

$670

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 7/27

4:50 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/30

1:50 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$670

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 6/10

6:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/6

4:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$764

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/11

12:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/1

4:35 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 40m

$764

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/9

1:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/28

2:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

$811

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/7

4:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/1

4:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$811

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 6/3

10:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

7:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$829
Quickest round-trip

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 7/2

3:40 am-2:10 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/17

1:50 pm-2:10 am

1 stop11h 20m

$879

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 6/3

11:15 am-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

6:25 pm-8:40 am

2 stops37h 15m

$880

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/30

3:40 am-2:10 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/9

9:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

$895

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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*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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?

Booking 70 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of $558). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of $902). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Cape Town?

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 5, 2026.
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
3,725 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

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
3,725 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

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
1,000 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,725 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

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 $764, Etihad Airways can have you in Cape Town from Riyadh in 18h 40m. 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 $507. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $583 round trip. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 31% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of $558). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of $902). 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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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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$507Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$583Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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