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Only SAUDIA operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Riyadh.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $672 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to $1,457 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 5% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $807 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,000, a difference of $193. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre and Kingdom Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 11:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 12:10 am.

The flight takes about 12h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $893. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh takes 12h 10m, covering 6,508 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $406, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 54m, compared with 17h 09m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 17h 13m via Istanbul (IST).

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Arabian Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Final Rentals
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh range from $784 to $1,132, with an average of $893 over the past 12 months. Anything below $784 counts as a good deal.