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

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be cheaper, though they will extend your journey. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience when making your selection.

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Jeddah flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Flying during off-peak seasons or on less popular days of the week, such as Tuesdays or Wednesdays, often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two can sometimes yield 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 meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you accurately budget for your trip.

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JNB - Jeddah
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Johannesburg to Jeddah: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

For cheap flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah, prices typically range from $659–$1664, with a median of $1087. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $509. Following closely, November and October also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $606 and $608 respectively.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were direct flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, meaning you should expect at least two stops on your journey.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Jeddah? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 27h 0m. This duration accounts for the multiple stops often required on this route.

The distance between Johannesburg and Jeddah spans 5446 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This considerable distance contributes to the extended flight times and typical number of connections.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Regular price: $430 - $738

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah is between $430 and $738. The current lowest deal is $542 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 21.

now $542

Low $430

High $738

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah is May, with a median price of $509. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1254. Generally, prices are lower from April to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $509

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,254

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$533

$574

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$538

$574

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

$552

$576

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

$556

$580

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$538

$591

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$530

$592

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 16 - Jan 23

$742 → $628

15%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

$683 → $578

15%

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

$675 → $581

14%

6 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 25

$672 → $581

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Johannesburg - Jeddah route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Jeddah are above the typical level at $542.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $509.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 27h 0m

Flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah typically involve connections, with a median duration of 27h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available for this route; all flights include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers deals

Etihad Airways has 50 deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$570

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers another departure choice for your trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,103

Jeddah main airports to arrive at

King Abdulaziz International (JED)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~45 km from Jeddah (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$571

Airports nearby Jeddah used as alternative

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz (MED)

Cheapest

Consider Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz as an 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 ~$623

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From JNB

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Jan 24

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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$2,577

$1,565

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Egyptair

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From JNB

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Jan 31

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

92% AI deal score

$2,590

$1,573

Save $1,017

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

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Jan 27

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

91% AI deal score

$2,582

$1,573

Save $1,009

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

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Feb 01

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

91% AI deal score

$2,339

$1,574

Save $765

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 28

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

90% AI deal score

$2,433

$1,702

Save $731

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 20

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

90% AI deal score

$2,535

$1,727

Save $808

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

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Sep 18

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

90% AI deal score

$2,533

$1,751

Save $782

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Business Class

From JNB

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Feb 01

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

89% AI deal score

$2,313

$1,728

Save $585

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 28

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

89% AI deal score

$2,439

$1,764

Save $675

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 19

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

89% AI deal score

$2,517

$1,770

Save $747

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Oct 28

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

89% AI deal score

$2,445

$1,781

Save $664

Egyptair

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Sep 28

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

89% AI deal score

$2,480

$1,787

Save $693

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Jeddah

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers instead of direct routes may also present cheaper options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify opportune booking moments. Mid-week bookings are also sometimes associated with better deals.

Comparing nearby airports for both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the additional time and cost of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Johannesburg to Jeddah: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Regular price: $430 - $738

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah is between $430 and $738. The current lowest deal is $542 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 21.

now $542

Low $430

High $738

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

May

Cheapest

Flights from $509

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,254

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$533

$574

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$538

$574

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

$552

$576

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

$556

$580

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$538

$591

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Jeddah

Johannesburg (JNB) - Jeddah (JED)

Ethiopian Airlines

$530

$592

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 16 - Jan 23

$742 → $628

15%

7 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 8

$683 → $578

15%

6 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 14

$675 → $581

14%

6 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 25

$672 → $581

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Jeddah

Johannesburg - Jeddah route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Jeddah are above the typical level at $542.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $509.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 27h 0m

Flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah typically involve connections, with a median duration of 27h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available for this route; all flights include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers deals

Etihad Airways has 50 deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$570

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers another departure choice for your trip from Johannesburg to Jeddah.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,103

Jeddah main airports to arrive at

King Abdulaziz International (JED)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~45 km from Jeddah (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$571

Airports nearby Jeddah used as alternative

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz (MED)

Cheapest

Consider Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz as an alternative, connected to Jeddah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

89% AI deal score

$2,480

$1,787

Save $693

Egyptair

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 above the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 27h 0m

No direct flights available

Etihad Airways offers deals

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

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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 above the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 27h 0m

No direct flights available

Etihad Airways offers deals

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

Jan 24

Jan 31

Jan 27

Feb 01

Sep 28

Jan 20

Sep 18

Feb 01

Sep 28

Sep 19

Oct 28

Sep 28

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?