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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £565

RUH — JNB
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Thu 10/1213:25 -
1 stop34h 00m
Fri 25/1200:20 -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 2/11£565
Thu 19/1113:25 -
1 stop34h 00m
Mon 23/1118:50 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 1/11£596
Thu 19/1116:55 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 23/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 2/11£601
Sat 7/1101:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Fri 11/1213:30 -
2 stops45h 55m
Deal found 2/11£710
Sun 8/1103:40 -
1 stop10h 50m
Fri 11/1214:30 -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 2/11£716
Wed 18/1103:40 -
1 stop10h 50m
Mon 23/1106:05 -
2 stops19h 05m
Deal found 30/10£725
Tue 22/1221:10 -
2 stops36h 30m
Fri 22/120:20 -
2 stops43h 10m
Deal found 1/11£758
Sun 22/1121:10 -
2 stops43h 25m
Sun 6/1213:45 -
2 stops49h 45m
Deal found 2/11£763
Fri 18/1221:25 -
1 stop24h 05m
Fri 25/1218:50 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 3/11£765
Sat 7/1104:30 -
1 stop28h 55m
Fri 11/1209:50 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 2/11£777

Find flight deals from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

£565

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£526
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/12-25/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Riyadh to Johannesburg
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RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/12

13:25-22:25

1 stop34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

00:20-12:25

1 stop35h 05m

£565

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/11

13:25-22:25

1 stop34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

18:50-23:55

1 stop28h 05m

£596

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/11

16:55-08:25

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

09:50-02:55

1 stop16h 05m

£601

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/2

05:05-15:35

1 stop11h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/2

13:30-15:00

2 stops24h 30m

£714
Fastest return journey

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 18/11

03:40-13:30

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

06:05-02:10

2 stops19h 05m

£725

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 22/12

21:10-08:40

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

20:20-16:30

2 stops43h 10m

£758

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 18/12

21:25-20:30

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

18:50-18:45

1 stop22h 55m

£765

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/2

17:10-08:40

2 stops16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/2

13:45-03:35

2 stops36h 50m

£768

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/11

21:10-15:35

2 stops43h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

13:45-03:35

2 stops36h 50m

£793

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £490). Flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £720). 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between £503 and £600 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £565 on Turkish Airlines (10 Dec–25 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,046 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Takura,Oct 2026

HRE - ADD

Boarding in Addis Abbaba is not organised at all. Entertainment is pathetic with old songs and music. Food is kind mostly Ethiopian and not catering for everyone. Delays on departure to and from my journey with unreasonable reasons. If you improve on these I will give a 5 star.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,046 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,046 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Takura,Oct 2026

HRE - ADD

Boarding in Addis Abbaba is not organised at all. Entertainment is pathetic with old songs and music. Food is kind mostly Ethiopian and not catering for everyone. Delays on departure to and from my journey with unreasonable reasons. If you improve on these I will give a 5 star.

Related info for your journey

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

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 18.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 1 airline have flights from King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways can get you from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 16h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 30m. There are 3736 mi between Riyadh and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from £418. Ethiopian Air is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £490). Flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £720). 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 OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£418Average£454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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