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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town from £248

RUH — CPT
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Sun 18/1003:40 -
1 stop11h 30m
Fri 23/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 21/9£469
Mon 19/1003:40 -
1 stop11h 30m
Fri 23/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 22/9£470
Sun 4/1004:20 -
2 stops34h 50m
Sat 10/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 22/9£512
Wed 11/1103:40 -
2 stops16h 15m
Thu 26/1113:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 20/9£582
Mon 5/1003:40 -
1 stop11h 30m
Tue 13/1009:00 -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 22/9£594
Tue 6/1003:40 -
2 stops16h 15m
Sat 10/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 22/9£611
Tue 6/1003:40 -
2 stops16h 15m
Tue 13/1013:50 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 22/9£622
Sun 20/903:40 -
1 stop10h 50m
Sat 26/914:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 20/9£639
Wed 7/1003:40 -
1 stop11h 30m
Thu 8/1017:25 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 22/9£664

Find flight deals from Riyadh to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£248

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£479
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 50m total
  • Riyadh to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Riyadh to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/10

04:20-13:00

2 stops33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£248

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/11

05:50-17:25

1 stop12h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£353

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/11

05:05-17:25

1 stop13h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£380
Fastest return journey

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/11

03:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£382

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 17/10

03:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£382

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/11

03:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£382

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/10

19:30-21:10

3 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£405

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/12

03:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£445

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 18/10

03:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:50-02:10

1 stop11h 20m

£469

RiyadhCape Town

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 19/10

03:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:50-02:10

1 stop11h 20m

£470

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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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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?

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Cape Town is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of £428). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of £723). 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 for a return flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Cape Town flights typically cost between £457 and £754 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £469 on Ethiopian Air (18 Oct–23 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from Riyadh to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,732 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    For as low as £470, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Riyadh in 11h 30m. There are 4467 mi between Riyadh and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at £602, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Cape Town..

  • 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 holiday 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town (average of £428). Flying from Riyadh to Cape Town in May is currently the most expensive (average of £723). 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 airline flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£602Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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