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$276+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — JNB
janv. 21 — janv. 281
mar. 1/21
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The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in August or February, 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 janvier 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$534
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$276
(Kiwi.com)

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August

Average price

$718
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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 janvier 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/44:00 amRUH - JNB
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
mer. 3/199:45 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop28h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 1/16$534
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/1510:35 pmRUH - JNB
1 stop11h 00mEtihad Airways
ven. 4/259:55 amJNB - RUH
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/16$559
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
lun. 2/243:40 amRUH - JNB
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
sam. 3/298:20 amJNB - RUH
1 stop16h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/16$578
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jeu. 2/611:55 amRUH - JNB
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
mar. 3/181:20 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop13h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$624
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/65:20 amRUH - JNB
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/182:35 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$713
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 3/2010:45 pmRUH - JNB
2 stops16h 35mRwandAir
mer. 4/24:50 pmJNB - RUH
2 stops20h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 1/16$738
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
lun. 4/142:30 amRUH - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
ven. 4/255:00 pmJNB - RUH
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/16$829
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/2112:15 amRUH - JNB
3 stops34h 15mKLM
mer. 4/26:50 pmJNB - RUH
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/16$1,013
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/201:25 amRUH - JNB
1 stop34h 10mTurkish Airlines
jeu. 5/15:50 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$1,991

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 16, 2025.

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RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mar. 2/4

4:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 3/19

9:45 pm-3:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

$534

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mar. 4/15

10:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 4/25

9:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

$559

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

lun. 2/24

3:40 am-1:10 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 3/29

8:20 am-2:10 am

1 stop16h 50m

$578

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jeu. 2/6

11:55 am-3:55 am

1 stop17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/18

1:20 pm-3:35 am

1 stop13h 15m

$624

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jeu. 2/6

5:20 am-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/18

2:35 pm-2:10 am

1 stop10h 35m

$713

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jeu. 3/20

10:45 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 4/2

4:50 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$738

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

lun. 4/14

2:30 am-10:55 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 4/25

5:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$829

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ven. 3/21

12:15 am-9:30 am

3 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer. 4/2

6:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,013

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dim. 4/20

1:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jeu. 5/1

5:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop16h 25m

$1,991

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ven. 2/14

10:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop34h 10m

$276

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to OR Tambo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,696). 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 janvier 16, 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.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 janvier 16, 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

RwandAir
7.2
Good
28 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

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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 2 different airlines.

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

    Egyptair, at $534, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo.

  • 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 $1,696). 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 2 airlines flying from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 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 janvier 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$585Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$668Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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