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R5 183+ Cheap flights to Saudi Arabia

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Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Flights to Saudi Arabia in 2025

Find the latest flights to Saudi Arabia in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.

Return from

R8 515

One-way from

R5 183

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 102
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/9-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Jeddah
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 867 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights to Saudi Arabia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Saudi Arabia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Tue 30/914:30JNB - JED
1 stop11h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/1015:20JED - JNB
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R8 515
Mon 28/79:50JNB - JED
1 stop17h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 5/82:50JED - JNB
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R8 533
Thu 14/89:50JNB - JED
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/82:50JED - JNB
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R10 155
Mon 29/913:55JNB - JED
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 8/103:25JED - JNB
1 stop13h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6R10 278

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

9:50-3:55

1 stop17h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 5/8

2:50-8:20

1 stop30h 30m

R8 533

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

14:30-2:40

1 stop11h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 9/10

4:40-13:05

1 stop9h 25m

R9 679

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/8

9:50-19:35

1 stop32h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 20/8

2:50-8:20

1 stop30h 30m

R10 155

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

13:55-21:05

1 stop30h 10m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Wed 8/10

3:25-16:10

1 stop13h 45m

R10 278

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

21:45-23:30

1 stop24h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 19/7

6:15-7:10

1 stop25h 55m

R11 107

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

13:55-10:00

1 stop19h 05m

R5 183

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

9:50-12:00

2 stops25h 10m

R6 805

JohannesburgJeddah

JNB - JED

JNBJED

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

1:25-11:10

1 stop8h 45m

R8 638

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Deals found on 30/6

Best time to book a flight to Saudi Arabia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Saudi Arabia

How long is the flight to Saudi Arabia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia takes 11 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Saudi Arabia from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Saudi Arabia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Saudi Arabia should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R402
Emirates
Emirates
From R602
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R456
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R574

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Saudi Arabia are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Saudi Arabia by month

Plan your trip to Saudi Arabia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Saudi Arabia ranges from 0.0 - 20.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Saudi Arabia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Saudi Arabia by month

Plan your trip to Saudi Arabia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Saudi Arabia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 32.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Saudi Arabia in the last few years. This data was updated on 1 July 2025.
The most popular places in Saudi Arabia to fly to are Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Dammam.

Reviews of airlines servicing Saudi Arabia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Saudi Arabia. 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 Saudi Arabia. Reviews last updated 1 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air to Saudi Arabia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 595 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 595 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 595 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 224 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 595 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Ethiopian Air
7,3
Good
788 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 595 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
266 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 595 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,3

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

FAQs about flying to Saudi Arabia

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Saudi Arabia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Saudi Arabia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Saudi Arabia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia?

    Dammam King Fahad Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Saudi Arabia. One-way flights to Dammam King Fahad Intl typically cost R861, while return flights cost around R2 824.

  • How much is a return flight to Saudi Arabia?

    A return flight to Saudi Arabia will typically cost around R259, however they can be found for as little as R197.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Saudi Arabia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Saudi Arabia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 10 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Al-Balad?

    f being close to Al-Balad is important to you, you’ll want to land at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Airport.

  • Does Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl?

    Yes. Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crom Airport Hotel is the closest property to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (0,0 km away from Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl).

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