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$350+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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RUH — JNB
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$578
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$350
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$811
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/124:45 pmRUH - JNB
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/199:50 amJNB - RUH
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$578
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/113:40 amRUH - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/198:20 amJNB - RUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$597
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:30 pmRUH - JNB
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/192:30 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$771
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:00 amRUH - JNB
2 stops22h 20mRwandAir
Fri 9/194:50 pmJNB - RUH
2 stops20h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 7/29$900
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/112:00 amRUH - JNB
2 stops44h 20mAir France
Fri 9/196:50 pmJNB - RUH
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Deal found 7/29$1,241
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/112:30 amRUH - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Thu 9/181:25 amJNB - RUH
2 stops18h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,473
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:40 pmRUH - JNB
1 stop12h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 9/18:25 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$2,399

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 9/12

4:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

$578

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/11

3:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

8:20 am-2:10 am

1 stop16h 50m

$597

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 9/12

6:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

2:30 pm-8:25 am

1 stop16h 55m

$771

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 9/12

5:00 am-2:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

4:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$900

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/11

2:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops44h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

6:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,241

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/11

2:30 am-10:55 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/18

1:25 am-8:50 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$1,473

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 8/16

9:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/1

8:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop12h 50m

$2,399

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/17

1:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/30

5:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop16h 25m

$2,726

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/4

4:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 35m

$350

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/3

3:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$351

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of 1-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $584.

What’s the fastest layover option from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Air France, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,230 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,928 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
RwandAir
7.2
Good
30 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 18.7 mi from the city center, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Riyadh. Booking flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at $578, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and RwandAir. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    $350 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $351 and $553, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$512Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$566Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$603Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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