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Cheapest return flight
£512
Typical prices: £477-£682
Ethiopian Air
Sun 25/11Thu 29/11
RUH - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£405
Typical prices: £269-£484
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/1
RUH - JNB • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 12% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cairo (CAI)
Cheapest • Avg £501 (return)
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Shortest trip • 11h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo (RUH-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 20:10RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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14:30 - 02:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£512Ethiopian Air
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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03:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:20 - 02:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£541Ethiopian Air
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 10:55RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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13:45 - 10:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£565Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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08:50 - 03:55RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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23:00 - 21:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl
£606Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 05:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 18:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
31h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
£644Emirates
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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16:40 - 02:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
56h 30m2 stops Cape Town Intl Addis Ababa Bole
£648Ethiopian Air
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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06:05 - 02:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 05m2 stops Cape Town Intl Addis Ababa Bole
£655Ethiopian Air
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
06:05 - 02:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 05m2 stops Cape Town Intl Addis Ababa Bole
£656Ethiopian Air
Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:10 - 02:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 00m2 stops Cape Town Intl Addis Ababa Bole
£659Ethiopian Air
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 13:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
08:10 - 02:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 00m2 stops Cape Town Intl Addis Ababa Bole
£659Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Return flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport start at £512. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £477 to £682. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £512 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and is 12% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at £490 return.
  • May (£713) and March (£650) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£405
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 44% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 27% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 9% of one-stop connections

    Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £496 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £641, a difference of £145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £559. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A direct flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 3,736 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £512 to £3,596. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £450, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 48m, compared to 12h 32m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 13h 23m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour behind Riyadh (South Africa Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · GREEN MOTION
    · Europcar
    · Woodford
    · Alamo
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight?

    Return flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from £477 to £682, with an average of £559 over the past 12 months. Anything below £477 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £496 – about £145 less than Saturday (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for October. Fares historically average £490 return in that month – typically £224 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
    - Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
    - Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
    - Aero Guest Lodge

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