HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
OR Tambo

$562+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or August, 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 February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$562
(Ethiopian Air)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$609
Provider with most accurate pricing for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Johannesburg OR Tambo flights.
Search Deals
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Riyadh to OR Tambo

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 February 21, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/183:40 amRUH - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/262:30 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$562
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 5/239:25 pmRUH - JNB
1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 6/11:55 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$618
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/64:45 pmRUH - JNB
1 stop16h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/139:50 amJNB - RUH
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$648
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/65:00 pmRUH - JNB
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/132:30 pmJNB - RUH
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$825
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/223:55 amRUH - JNB
2 stops37h 15mOman Air
Sun 6/11:35 pmJNB - RUH
2 stops24h 40mOman Air
Deal found 2/20$933
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/611:55 pmRUH - JNB
3 stops33h 35mKLM
Sun 4/136:50 pmJNB - RUH
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 2/20$1,216

Find flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo within your budget

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 February 21, 2025.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 4/18

3:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/26

2:30 pm-2:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

$562

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 5/23

9:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

1:55 pm-3:30 am

1 stop12h 35m

$618

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 4/6

4:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

9:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop16h 15m

$648

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 4/6

5:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

2:30 pm-2:10 am

1 stop10h 40m

$825

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/22

3:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

1:35 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$933

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 4/6

11:55 pm-8:30 am

3 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

6:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,216

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/25

1:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,209

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/25

1:50 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,878

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 February 21, 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 February 21, 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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
1,331 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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
1,178 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Ethiopian Air, at $562, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 20% 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Riyadh?

Book flights to Riyadh if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
Kempton Park
Edenvale
Potchefstroom

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$566Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$703Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.