RUH - CPT

1,275 ﷼ Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Cape Town - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town departing on 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
2,362 ﷼
Typical prices: 2,000 ﷼-2,307 ﷼
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/7Wed 9/16
RUH - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
1,275 ﷼
Typical prices: 2,735 ﷼-5,290 ﷼
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/27
RUH - CPT • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from 2,358 ﷼ (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Riyadh and Cape Town. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg 3,549 ﷼ (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 31m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Cape Town (RUH-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Cape Town

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16
Etihad Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 2:10 pm
RUH
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CPT
40h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 2:45 am
CPT
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RUH
58h 35m
2 stops
2,362 ﷼Etihad Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 14
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4:20 am - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
33h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 3:55 pm
CPT
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RUH
47h 45m
2 stops
2,377 ﷼Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27
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4:25 am - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
33h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 3:15 pm
CPT
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RUH
46h 50m
2 stops
2,395 ﷼Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 9
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 am - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
33h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 9:25 pm
CPT
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RUH
53h 15m
2 stops
2,406 ﷼Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 27
Etihad Airways Logo
4:25 am - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
33h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 3:15 pm
CPT
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RUH
46h 50m
2 stops
2,410 ﷼Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 11
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10:10 am - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
51h 50m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 3:15 pm
CPT
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RUH
47h 05m
2 stops
2,436 ﷼Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 9
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4:20 am - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
33h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 9:25 pm
CPT
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RUH
53h 15m
2 stops
2,447 ﷼Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 18
Etihad Airways Logo
10:10 am - 2:10 pm
RUH
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CPT
29h 00m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 8:40 am
CPT
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RUH
41h 50m
2 stops
2,451 ﷼Etihad Airways
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 14
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4:50 pm - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
45h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 3:15 pm
CPT
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RUH
47h 05m
2 stops
2,466 ﷼Etihad Airways
Sat, Jul 25 - Fri, Aug 14
Etihad Airways Logo
4:50 pm - 1:00 pm
RUH
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CPT
45h 10m
2 stops
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3:10 pm - 3:15 pm
CPT
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RUH
47h 05m
2 stops
2,469 ﷼Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost 2,085 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 3,571 ﷼ and 3,312 ﷼ respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight1,275 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town was 1,275 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 2,358 ﷼ for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Riyadh you will be using Riyadh King Khaled Intl. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Cape Town are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of 6,480 ﷼ and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 3,094 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3594 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
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Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

6.0 GoodArun, Jun 2026
TRV - DXB
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Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

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