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Cheapest round-trip
$623
Typical prices: $732-$1,059
Royal Jordanian
Tue 10/2Tue 10/9
RUH - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$956
Typical prices: $1,047-$1,548
SAUDIA
Sun 9/30Mon 10/15
RUH - JFK • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with SAUDIA. Average duration is 13h 40m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 84% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $719 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to John F Kennedy Intl (RUH-JFK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to John F Kennedy Intl

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9
Royal Jordanian Logo
10:55 am - 5:20 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 25m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
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8:20 pm - 11:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
32h 05m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$623Royal Jordanian
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Nov 5
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7:25 pm - 5:20 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 55m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
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9:05 pm - 3:45 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 40m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$625Royal Jordanian
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
Gulf Air Logo
4:00 pm - 10:00 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 00m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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3:00 pm - 4:00 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
30h 00m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$696Gulf Air
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 00m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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3:00 pm - 4:00 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
30h 00m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$696Gulf Air
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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10:30 pm - 8:35 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:20 pm - 2:45 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$715Etihad Airways
Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17
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4:20 am - 4:00 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:20 pm - 3:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$722Etihad Airways
Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 24
SAUDIA Logo
2:30 am - 2:45 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 15m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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7:00 pm - 6:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 45m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$774SAUDIA
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24
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5:00 am - 2:45 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
16h 45m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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12:00 pm - 7:15 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
12h 15mnonstop
$786SAUDIA
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 30
British Airways Logo
1:00 am - 4:50 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin
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5:00 pm - 10:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 50m2 stops Dublin London Heathrow
$932British Airways
Mon, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 27
British Airways Logo
1:00 am - 4:25 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Shannon
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9:45 pm - 10:50 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
17h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
$941British Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport start at $623. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $732 to $1,059. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $623 on Royal Jordanian.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at $710 round-trip.
  • May ($1,061) and June ($1,053) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$403
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    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

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $719 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $1,346 for nonstop.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport pass through?

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

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $765 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $955, a difference of $190. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

  • What popular places can I visit in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 13h 40m, covering 6,508 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 2:50 am and lands at 4:30 pm
    • Latest: departs at 3:50 am and lands at 5:30 pm.

    The flight takes about 13h 40m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $853. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $448, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does SAUDIA’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    SAUDIA is the only airline operating Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 20m, compared with 16h 41m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 42m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

  • What car rental options are available at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Ace
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Dollar
    · Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $732 to $1,059, with an average of $853 over the past 12 months. Anything below $732 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $765 - about $190 less than Friday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip for April. Fares historically average $710 round-trip in that month - typically $351 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, SAUDIA is a strong choice on this route. 84% of SAUDIA flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 1 minute, so factoring in on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $719 round-trip on this route - about $627 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tuesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Thursday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Saturday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tuesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Thursday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Saturday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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