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$438+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riyadh to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$763
(lastminute.co.il)

One-way from

$438
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$839
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to California
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:20 amRUH - SFO
1 stop21h 05mITA Airways
Sun 9/283:15 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop20h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 9/11$729
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/71:45 amRUH - SFO
1 stop21h 40mITA Airways
Wed 10/153:15 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop20h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 9/9$772
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/71:45 amRUH - SFO
1 stop21h 40mITA Airways
Sun 10/193:15 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop20h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 9/9$776
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:00 amRUH - LAX
2 stops28h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 1/59:00 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop38h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/9$786
This lastminute.co.il deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.co.il is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/301:40 amRUH - LAX
1 stop30h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 12/104:35 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop20h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/9$788
This lastminute.co.il deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.co.il is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:50 amRUH - LAX
1 stop37h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 11/24:35 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop20h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$802
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:40 amRUH - SFO
1 stop19h 35mKLM
Wed 10/151:45 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 9/9$812
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Thu 10/212:35 amRUH - LAX
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 10/308:30 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop23h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$813
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Fri 10/1012:35 amRUH - LAX
1 stop29h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 10/189:30 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop23h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11$814
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/68:40 amRUH - SFO
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Tue 10/145:50 amSFO - RUH
2 stops38h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/9$815
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:55 pmRUH - LAX
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Sun 11/29:00 amLAX - RUH
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/11$816
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:40 amRUH - SFO
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Thu 10/212:40 pmSFO - RUH
2 stops31h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/11$816

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhSan Diego

RUH - SAN

RUHSAN

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/31

1:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

San Diego

Sun 3/1

1:40 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$773

RiyadhLas Vegas

RUH - LAS

RUHLAS

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/6

7:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/10

2:03 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops22h 52m

$792

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 2/27

1:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

9:00 pm-5:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

$798

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/26

11:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

4:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$802

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/12

1:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

1:28 pm-5:35 am

2 stops29h 07m

$810

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/12

11:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops22h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

2:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$815

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/6

8:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

12:35 pm-6:25 am

2 stops31h 50m

$815

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/6

8:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

1:45 pm-6:25 am

2 stops30h 40m

$815

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/28

11:55 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

6:20 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 55m

$816

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/26

11:55 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

9:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$816

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to California (average of $246). Flying from Riyadh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riyadh to California as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riyadh to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic from Riyadh to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Riyadh, you will be flying from King Khaled Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is located 18.7 mi from the center of Riyadh.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to California?

    A quick flight from Riyadh to California can take about 19h 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $815. The distance from Riyadh to California is about 8050 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Riyadh to California?

    While some choose either Riyadh King Khaled Intl - San Francisco or Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Ontario, Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Riyadh to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to California (average of $246). Flying from Riyadh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Riyadh to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$728Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$754Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$771Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$822Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$841Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$908Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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