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Cheapest round-trip
$619
Typical prices: $774-$1,076
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/22Fri 11/2
RUH - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$921
Typical prices: $981-$1,264
SAUDIA
Sun 10/7Sun 11/18
RUH - IAD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with SAUDIA. Average duration is 14h 15m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $746 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Dulles Intl (RUH-IAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Dulles Intl

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 2
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 am - 9:45 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 9:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
34h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$619Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 26
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 am - 9:45 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
3:35 pm - 3:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$619Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 1
Royal Jordanian Logo
7:25 pm - 6:35 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 10m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
Royal Jordanian Logo
10:30 am - 1:55 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 25m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$633Royal Jordanian
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
Royal Jordanian Logo
6:10 am - 6:35 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 25m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
Royal Jordanian Logo
9:05 am - 3:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
35h 35m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$633Royal Jordanian
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
Qatar Airways Logo
6:30 am - 8:45 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
33h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 2:00 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
34h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$799Qatar Airways
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 21
SAUDIA Logo
1:00 am - 1:50 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
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5:50 pm - 2:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
12h 20mnonstop
$895SAUDIA
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 21
SAUDIA Logo
1:00 am - 1:50 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 50m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
SAUDIA Logo
5:50 pm - 2:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
12h 20mnonstop
$896SAUDIA
Wed, Jan 13 - Mon, Aug 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 11:45 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 20m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:15 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
14h 55m1 stop Istanbul
$1,366Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Mon, Aug 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 7:25 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:15 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
14h 55m1 stop Istanbul
$1,366Turkish Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 9
Qatar Airways Logo
4:40 pm - 8:30 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 8:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$3,721Qatar Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport start at $619. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $774 to $1,076. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $619 on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at $810 round-trip.
  • August ($1,244) and June ($1,048) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 53% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$393
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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Your Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

    • SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only SAUDIA operates flights between Riyadh and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles 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
    • 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $746 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to $1,005 for nonstop.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 7% 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $852 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,006, a difference of $154. 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 10:30 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:50 am and lands at 11:05 pm.

    The flight takes about 14h 15m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $920. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 14h 15m, covering 6,732 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $742, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

  • How does SAUDIA’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    SAUDIA is the only airline operating Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Morning 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 47m, compared with 18h 21m via Istanbul (IST) and 18h 29m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $774 to $1,076, with an average of $920 over the past 12 months. Anything below $774 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $852 - about $154 less than Monday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for April. Fares historically average $810 round-trip in that month - typically $434 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Amman Queen Alia Intl Airport (AMM) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $746 round-trip on this route - about $259 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to Washington Dulles Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Wednesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Friday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Sunday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Wednesday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Friday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Sunday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

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