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      Compare Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flight deals

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      Flight deals from Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $854. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Johannesburg.$854 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $854, select.
      Johannesburg.$863 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $863, select.
      Johannesburg.$923 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $923, select.
      Johannesburg.$927 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $927, select.
      Johannesburg.$948 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $948, select.
      Johannesburg.$952 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $952, select.
      Johannesburg.$967 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $967, select.
      Johannesburg.$970 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $970, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,009 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,009, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,011 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Sat, 31 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 31 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,011, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,019 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,019, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,028 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,028, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,030 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,030, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,031 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,031, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,039 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,039, select.
      Johannesburg.$1,043 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Aug, returning Wed, 25 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 11 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 25 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,043, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      What’s the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

      Right now, flights from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport are cheapest in October, with prices from $854. That's $379 less than you’d pay in May.
      Sep
      from $1,019
      Oct
      from $854
      Nov
      from $927
      Dec
      from $952
      Jan
      from $970
      Feb
      from $967
      Mar
      from $1,009
      Apr
      from $948
      May
      from $1,233
      Jun
      from $1,062
      Jul
      from $1,011
      Aug
      from $1,043
      Cheapest month:October
      Most expensive month:May

      Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Riyadh to Johannesburg below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

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      Riyadh to Johannesburg: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$854
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

      Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is $854. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $854.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.
      The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Riyadh Airport and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

      Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know

      • Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg one hour behind Riyadh.

      • To ensure you get on your RUH to JNB flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

      • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and JNB:

        • Dubai Airport

        • Hamad International Airport

        • Addis Ababa Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

      • At the moment, $456 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $854. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

      • To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to JNB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.

      • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

      • Save time searching for cheap flights from RUH to JNB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

      • Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)

      • Riyadh Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.

      • Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

      • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

      • Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short drive from RUH, spend the night in Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.

      Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

      When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

      • Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport for January if you'd like to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

      • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.

      Explore more of South Africa

      • Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.

      • Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.