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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the best arrival airport for flights from Riyadh to New York because it has the most flight options on this route. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) may be a great arrival airport if you stay in New Jersey or the western part of Manhattan. You should be ready to take a flight with two or more stops to land at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). RUH to JFK has the most one-stop flights and the only direct flight from Riyadh.

The best way to get to Lower Manhattan or downtown New York is connecting to the NYC Subway's E-Train using the AirTrain airport shuttle. You can also take the buses at Terminal 5, which connect you to different stations in downtown New York. Taxis are available outside the Terminal, while several car rental providers have a counter at the Arrivals section near the Baggage Claim Area.

If you wish to fly Business Class to New York, consider booking Saudia Airlines, which has this travel option on their direct flights, or Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Royal Jordanian, which offer Business Class travel on their connecting flights from New York to Riyadh. You’ll enjoy priority check-in and boarding, specialized service, cabins with comfortable seats, special baggage allowance, and in-flight entertainment.

The Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 1 is accessible to everyone regardless of travel class or airline. You can also check into naSmiles Lounge or Wellcome Lounge in Terminal 1 or 2. These lounges have comfortable sofas, dining options, free internet, TVs, and magazines.

Only SAUDIA operates flights between Riyadh and New York.

Flights from Riyadh to New York usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $731 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $1,346 for nonstop.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to New York most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 30% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% 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 Riyadh to New York route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $765 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $950, a difference of $185. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 am and lands at 4:33 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:50 am and lands at 5:33 pm.

The flight takes about 13h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $858. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to New York takes 13h 43m, covering 6,511 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 Riyadh to New York are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,357, which is 114% above the typical average for this route.

SAUDIA is the only airline operating Riyadh to New York flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

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.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 37m, compared with 17h 27m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 17h 33m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

· Ace
· Budget
· Alamo
· Dollar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to New York range from $735 to $1,064, with an average of $858 over the past 12 months. Anything below $735 counts as a good deal.