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$85+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — DXB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in July or August, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$85
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$170

Good round-trip deal

$150 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/193:40 amRUH - DXB
Nonstop2h 05mflynas
Thu 5/221:55 amDXB - RUH
Nonstop1h 55mflynas
Deal found 4/30$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:10 amRUH - DXB
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/105:20 amDXB - RUH
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:25 pmRUH - DXB
Nonstop1h 55mflyadeal
Sat 5/35:20 amDXB - RUH
Nonstop1h 55mflyadeal
Deal found 4/29$131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/134:00 pmRUH - DXB
Nonstop2h 00mSAUDIA
Sun 6/222:25 amDXB - RUH
Nonstop2h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/30$199
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/82:20 amRUH - DXB
Nonstop2h 00mflydubai
Sun 5/114:10 amDXB - RUH
Nonstop2h 00mflydubai
Deal found 4/29$220
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:00 amRUH - DXB
1 stop7h 00mJazeera Airways
Sat 5/1010:50 amDXB - RUH
1 stop8h 20mJazeera Airways
Deal found 4/29$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:00 pmRUH - DXB
1 stop5h 30mGulf Air
Mon 5/128:00 amDXB - RUH
1 stop3h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 4/29$250

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Dubai that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Dubai

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Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 5/19

3:40 am-6:45 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/22

1:55 am-2:50 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$125

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 5/13

8:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/16

1:55 am-2:50 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$130

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/29

8:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/31

5:20 am-6:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$147

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 5/27

6:25 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/4

4:00 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$205

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 5/12

2:20 am-5:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/15

12:20 am-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$238

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 5/21

4:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/23

1:30 am-5:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

$241

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/18

8:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 5/25

10:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$260

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 5/23

12:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/30

1:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$291

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 5/14

1:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop9h 20m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/19

11:45 am-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$370

RiyadhDubai

RUH - DXB

RUHDXB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/31

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/4

5:00 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$398

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Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to Dubai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Dubai in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Dubai. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riyadh to Dubai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Riyadh to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Riyadh to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riyadh to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Dubai. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Dubai flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from RUH to DXB are scheduled on a Wednesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SAUDIA, Ethiopian Air and Kuwait Airways from Riyadh to Dubai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Kuwait Airways
7.1
Good
301 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
201 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Dubai?

    Dubai Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Dubai from Riyadh King Khaled Intl. Booking flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Dubai Intl (DXB) should be relatively easy as there are 41 daily flights to Dubai from 7 different airlines. 2h 20m is how long a flight from Riyadh to Dubai Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Riyadh to Dubai flight route?

    Within the past month, 222 users have taken a look at flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Dubai Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Dubai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $125, flynas will fly you from Riyadh to Dubai and back. In addition to flynas, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from flyadeal and SAUDIA - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $147 and $205, respectively. flynas is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Dubai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with flynas, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. flyadeal flights start at $88 while deals on Jazeera Airways start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Dubai?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Riyadh to Dubai consider choosing Aeroflot (100%), Ethiopian Air (99%) or flynas (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from Riyadh to Dubai is $59. On average you can expect to pay $798. The most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for $485.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Riyadh to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 7 airlines flying from Riyadh to Dubai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Dubai. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flyadealCheapest$106Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
CitizenPlaneCheapest$116Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flynasCheapest$118Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$156Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
flydubaiCheapest$183Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$247Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$384Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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