Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah always the best option?

Direct flights often offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with layovers or connecting flights can sometimes be more economical. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Jeddah flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during off-peak seasons often result in lower fares compared to weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to substantial savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Jeddah flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these additional fees can help you calculate the true total cost of your journey.

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Johannesburg to Jeddah: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

When planning cheap flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah, you'll find that July is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $617. This is followed by April, where the median fare is $746, and November, with a median of $908. These months offer the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Fares for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah typically range from $992–$1370, with a median of $1189. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals may require careful timing.

Most itineraries for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should expect to make multiple stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Jeddah takes about 28h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the time spent in the air and any layovers you may have. Given that most itineraries involve connections, this median time provides a realistic expectation for your total travel duration.

The distance between Johannesburg and Jeddah is approximately 5446 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should prepare for an extended period of travel.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Regular price: $459 - $733

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 459 USD and 733 USD. The current lowest deal is 600 USD with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Nov 9 to Nov 16.

now $600

Low $459

High $733

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to JED is July, with a median price of $619. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1410. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $619

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,410

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Etihad Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$839

$847

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$751

$868

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$709

$923

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$677

$710

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Emirates Airlines

$830

$915

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$829

$868

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$757 → $586

23%

6 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 3

$717 → $576

20%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$782 → $657

16%

14 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 12

$663 → $572

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Johannesburg - Jeddah route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Jeddah are near the typical level, with a median of $1189.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah, with a median price of $617.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 10m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah is 28h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Ethiopian Airlines recently offered a flight for $600 from November 9-16.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$578

Jeddah main airports to arrive at

King Abdulaziz International (JED)

Cheapest

King Abdulaziz International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Jeddah from Johannesburg.

📍 ~45 km from Jeddah (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$575

Airports nearby Jeddah used as alternative

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz (MED)

Cheapest

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is a useful alternative, connected to Jeddah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway.

📍 ~360 km from Jeddah (reachable by train or car, requiring approximately 2 hours of train travel or a 4-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$639

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Jeddah

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Best Elite deals to Jeddah

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From JNB

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Feb 01

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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$10,460

$8,061

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Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Mar 17

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

73% AI deal score

$3,501

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,440

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,440

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,464

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,465

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,475

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,498

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,500

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 27

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,503

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 27

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,503

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 02

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,522

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Jeddah

To find cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and online travel agencies can also help you discover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you of fare drops for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify optimal booking periods. Last-minute deals are less common but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may involve additional ground transportation, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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Johannesburg to Jeddah: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

The distance between Johannesburg and Jeddah is approximately 5446 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should prepare for an extended period of travel.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Regular price: $459 - $733

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 459 USD and 733 USD. The current lowest deal is 600 USD with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Nov 9 to Nov 16.

now $600

Low $459

High $733

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to JED is July, with a median price of $619. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1410. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $619

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,410

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Etihad Airways

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$839

$847

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$751

$868

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$709

$923

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$677

$710

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Emirates Airlines

$830

$915

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Turkish Airlines

$829

$868

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$757 → $586

23%

6 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 3

$717 → $576

20%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$782 → $657

16%

14 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 12

$663 → $572

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Johannesburg - Jeddah route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Jeddah are near the typical level, with a median of $1189.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah, with a median price of $617.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 10m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah is 28h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Ethiopian Airlines recently offered a flight for $600 from November 9-16.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$578

Jeddah main airports to arrive at

King Abdulaziz International (JED)

Cheapest

King Abdulaziz International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Jeddah from Johannesburg.

📍 ~45 km from Jeddah (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$575

Airports nearby Jeddah used as alternative

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz (MED)

Cheapest

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is a useful alternative, connected to Jeddah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway.

📍 ~360 km from Jeddah (reachable by train or car, requiring approximately 2 hours of train travel or a 4-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$639

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Jeddah

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Jeddah

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From JNB

Elite

Feb 01

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

90% AI deal score

$10,460

$8,061

Save $2,399

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Mar 17

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

73% AI deal score

$3,501

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,440

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,440

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,464

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 26

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,465

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,475

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,498

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 30

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,500

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 27

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,503

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Nov 27

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,503

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Dec 02

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

72% AI deal score

$3,522

Cathay Pacific, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Jeddah

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Johannesburg to Jeddah: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Johannesburg - Jeddah route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 28h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Jeddah main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Jeddah used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Jeddah

Best Elite deals to Jeddah

Feb 01

Mar 17

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 27

Nov 27

Dec 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Jeddah

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah?

Are direct flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Jeddah flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Jeddah flights?

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Jeddah from other cities

Johannesburg to Jeddah: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Johannesburg - Jeddah route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Connecting flights average 28h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Jeddah main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Jeddah used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Jeddah

Best Elite deals to Jeddah

Feb 01

Mar 17

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 30

Nov 27

Nov 27

Dec 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Jeddah

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah?