Cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg from £375

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Johannesburg from £375

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Sun, Jul 26
Riyadh RUHJohannesburg JNB
£375
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Tue, Jul 21
Riyadh RUHJohannesburg JNB
£394
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Fri, Jul 24
Riyadh RUHJohannesburg JNB
£398
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Wed, Jul 22
Riyadh RUHJohannesburg JNB
£398
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Sun, Jul 26
Riyadh RUHJohannesburg JNB
£404
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Fri, Jul 24
Riyadh RUHJohannesburg JNB
£417
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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£738
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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£738
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
Riyadh RUHJohannesburg JNB
£758
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£799
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£375

Cheapest round-trip

£738

Average round-trip

£923

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

R 185; single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
King Khalid International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
flynasKNEXYYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
17°C11°C
18 Jul
18°C11°C
Sunday
12 Jul
16°C10°C
19 Jul
18°C9°C
Monday
13 Jul
17°C10°C
20 Jul
19°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
18°C11°C
21 Jul
20°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
19°C12°C
22 Jul
17°C9°C
Thursday
16 Jul
19°C12°C
23 Jul
18°C9°C
Friday
17 Jul
20°C13°C
24 Jul
19°C11°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, flynas, Fly Safair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Kenya Airways. Riyadh and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.
Which airports are there in Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Johannesburg with Ethiopian Airlines, flynas, Fly Safair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Riyadh and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Riyadh and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Riyadh and Johannesburg arrive?

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