Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Cape Town from AU$458

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cape Town (RUH-CPT)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$458 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RUH to CPT on Wed, Dec 3), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$720 departing on Sun, Jan 25 and returning on Wed, Jan 28.

• Which airlines offer flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

  At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Riyadh to Cape Town, including: Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Riyadh to Cape Town?

  To find best deals on flights from Riyadh to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Dec 3, with one-way flights priced at just AU$458.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Riyadh (RUH) to Cape Town (CPT) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town on?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh to Cape Town on December 8, 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at AU$719.

• Which airports can I fly to for Cape Town from Riyadh?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with King Khalid International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (RUH-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

• Is there any time difference between Riyadh and Cape Town?

  The time difference between Cape Town and Riyadh is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Riyadh to Cape Town?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.