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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £424. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.£372 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £372, select.
Johannesburg.£380 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.
Johannesburg.£386 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.
Johannesburg.£391 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with flyadeal and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £391, select.
Johannesburg.£402 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Fri, 20 Mar.Return flight with flyadeal and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with flyadeal, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £402, select.
Johannesburg.£424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £424, select.
Johannesburg.£424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £424, select.
Johannesburg.£434 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £434, select.
Johannesburg.£436 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.
Johannesburg.£443 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.
Johannesburg.£443 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.
Johannesburg.£444 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £444, select.
Johannesburg.£463 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £463, select.
Johannesburg.£499 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £499, select.
Johannesburg.£499 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £499, select.
Johannesburg.£518 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines and FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £518, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Alternative Riyadh to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Riyadh to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

13 miles from central Johannesburg
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from £372
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Lanseria

20 miles from central Johannesburg
from £516
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Riyadh to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£372
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg is £372. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Riyadh to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from £372.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg is usually April.
If you're flying from Riyadh Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 13.5 miles away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from £372.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Riyadh Airport and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Johannesburg is one hour behind Riyadh, where King Khaled International Airport is located. Johannesburg follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your RUH to Johannesburg flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from RUH to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • RUH is about 17 miles from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near RUH:

  • 86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of RUH.

How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Johannesburg

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg flight is £195. The cheapest price for a return flight is £372. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from RUH to Johannesburg. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • There's no need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from RUH to Johannesburg.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to the centre of Johannesburg takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 18 miles away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Johannesburg and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from RUH to Johannesburg can help you get the best possible rate.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • The centre of Johannesburg is around 30 miles from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Once your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 50 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your RUH to Johannesburg flight:

  • First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz make picking up a Lanseria International Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.

  • Snap up a deal by booking your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are typically higher and major attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Johannesburg in low season for a quieter vibe.

  • The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from RUH to Johannesburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Johannesburg

  • Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Johannesburg, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are essential stops on your Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 280 miles south-east of Johannesburg, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in South Africa, head for Bloemfontein, roughly 230 miles south-west of Johannesburg. Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum are key reasons to visit.

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