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Cheapest round-trip
$591
Typical prices: $818-$1,341
Air India
Tue 10/23Thu 11/8
JFK - RUH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$670
Typical prices: $828-$1,538
Delta
Tue 10/30Mon 11/5
ATL - RUH • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with SAUDIA and Delta. Average duration is 12h 28m
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SAUDIA
Most flights • 7 per week
Delta
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Top routes
ATL - RUH
Cheapest • 18% average savings
NYC - RUH
Most popular
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When to book
17 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 23% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Riyadh

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Riyadh

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 8
Air India Logo
11:10 am - 5:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
35h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
5:25 pm - 6:55 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
45h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$591Air India
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
Air India Logo
11:10 am - 5:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
35h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
5:25 pm - 7:55 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
45h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$591Air India
Fri, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 30
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 7:45 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
12h 50mnonstop
Delta Logo
11:30 pm - 7:08 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
15h 38mnonstop
$670Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
Delta Logo
11:50 pm - 7:45 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
12h 55mnonstop
Delta Logo
11:30 pm - 6:51 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
15h 21mnonstop
$670Delta
Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Feb 16
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 am - 2:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
18h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
11:20 pm - 9:00 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$712Gulf Air
Thu, Mar 18 - Sat, Mar 27
Royal Jordanian Logo
7:50 pm - 7:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
15h 30m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
Royal Jordanian Logo
6:30 am - 4:05 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 35m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$735Royal Jordanian
Thu, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 28
Royal Jordanian Logo
7:50 pm - 7:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
15h 30m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
Royal Jordanian Logo
6:10 am - 4:10 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 00m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl
$735Royal Jordanian
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 18
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 am - 5:05 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 10m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:25 pm - 9:00 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
$753Gulf Air
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 9:00 amATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:30 am - 3:40 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
19h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$758Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 9:00 amATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 am - 3:40 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
19h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$761Etihad Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Riyadh

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Riyadh?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh is the cheapest route at $591 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Riyadh?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Riyadh costs $1,011, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Atlanta average $815, while Houston Hobby Airport runs a bit higher at $850.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Riyadh?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Riyadh at $1,002 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,171.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

•April is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh with an average price of $783 round-trip.
•December ($1,186) and July ($1,184) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Riyadh?

Night flights to Riyadh are the cheapest at $980 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $1,180.

What is a good deal for flights to Riyadh?

Flights under $818 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Riyadh at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Minneapolis $695
•New Orleans $705
•Atlanta $731.

When are flights to Riyadh the cheapest?

Flights to Riyadh are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Riyadh

 
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Key details for flights to Riyadh

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$301
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 149% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Riyadh

When to book flights to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Riyadh, answered

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

  • How do I know if a flight to Riyadh is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Riyadh is around $818 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl from downtown Riyadh?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl is 18.7 mi from downtown Riyadh.

  • How long are nonstop flights to Riyadh from different departure cities?

    Nonstop flight time to Riyadh varies depending on your departure city:

    • From New York: 12h
    • From Washington, D.C.: 12h 20m
    • From Atlanta: 12h 50m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Riyadh?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Riyadh are from New York, starting at $591 round-trip, and from Chicago, starting at $735 round-trip.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Riyadh?

    Last-minute fares to Riyadh (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 0% higher than the average round-trip fare of $1,011.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Riyadh?

    SAUDIA operates the most flights from the United States to Riyadh at 7 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Riyadh. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How many flights serve Riyadh?

    Riyadh receives 1 flights per day and 10 per week from across the world. Washington, D.C. has the most flights to Riyadh, with 4 weekly flights.

  • Which additional cities are reachable by tourists departing from the US and arriving at RUH Airport in Riyadh?

    There are nonstop flights from the US to Riyadh, enabling travelers to explore a few extra places close to RUH Airport. Taxis, rental cars, and public transit can take you from the RUH Airport to the surrounding cities of Al-Kharj, Hofuf, and Buraydah. Less than 315 KM separates the center of each of the aforementioned cities from RUH.

  • If I want to be closer to sporting events in Riyadh, which airport should I take into account utilizing as my point of arrival?

    When visiting Riyadh, US' sports enthusiasts should think about flying into RUH Airport. Sahafa Sports Stadium and King Saud University Indoor Stadium are two stadiums close to the RUH Airport that frequently play host to regional, national, and international sporting events in Riyadh, particularly on weekends.

  • Are there any specific services or rules for bringing pets on the flight from USO to RUH?

    Yes. When traveling to Riyadh on the USO-RUH route, there is no reason for passengers to be concerned about the safety of their dogs. Customers with dogs are welcome to enter all of the US airports that offer international flights to Riyadh.

  • Which airport in the Northwestern United States sees the most passengers traveling to Riyadh?

    The majority of Americans traveling to Riyadh from the country's northwest prefer to fly through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Several carriers, including American Airlines and Delta, offer direct flights on this SEA-RUH travel route.

Your guide to booking Riyadh flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Riyadh, book around 17 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 22% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Riyadh, a good round-trip fare is around $818. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Riyadh in April. Round-trip fares historically average $783, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $200 per round-trip. Evening flights to Riyadh average $980 compared to $1,180 for morning flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Riyadh, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, SAUDIA includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Delta includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Riyadh, a few great places to start are King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, Kingdom Center and Al Faisaliyah Center. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Many Americans choose to depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) when they visit Riyadh. JFK airport is well-liked since many respected airlines that travel overseas from the US use it as a hub. Due to pricing competition, travelers traveling out of this airport to Riyadh are probably eligible for ticket discounts.
  • If your flight from the US is due to land in Riyadh at night and you're taking the JFK-RUH route, you would wish to consider making a hotel reservation around RUH Airport.. If you arrive in Riyadh after dark, you can spend the rest of the night at the RUH Airport in one of the nearby hotels. One of the nearest hotels to RUH Airport that travelers should think about staying in is the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
  • Flying on Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, or Delta Airlines through JFK to RUH Airport may be the best airplane alternative for US parents who plan to bring their kids on vacation to Riyadh. These airlines provide nonstop flights from the USA to Riyadh during the entire year. Your children are less likely to be exhausted before they arrive in Riyadh from the USA thanks to direct flights, which allow travelers to get there in the lowest amount of time.
  • Airport lounges are the perfect place for passengers to chill as they wait for their flights to their final destinations. The majority of American low-cost passengers who want to unwind at an airport lounge on their way to Riyadh opt to depart from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC ). Travelers flying on a small budget can relax at the Delta Sky Club at SLC Airport, which offers quality amenities at a competitive price.
  • Passengers with disabilities might think about departing from JFK Airport and landing at RUH Airport when going to Riyadh from the US. Individuals with specific needs and mobility challenges might request free baggage assistance, medical attention, and a cab-to-aircraft wheelchair at JFK Airport.

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