Qatar Airways' business class offers lie-flat beds, pajamas, and anytime dining for ultimate comfort.
Qatar Airways allows only one carry-on item in economy, so plan your packing carefully.
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— RUH
Aug 19 — Aug 261
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in | June |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $916 |
Round-trip from | $602 |
One-way from | $293 |
Good round-trip deal | $827 or less |
Good one-way deal | $421 or less |
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Fri 9/54:30 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop18h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 9/186:10 amRUH - JFK
1 stop18h 10mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/12$602
Tue 11/49:05 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop14h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Thu 11/66:30 amRUH - JFK
1 stop17h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/14$614
Sun 11/211:00 amJFK - RUH
1 stop15h 55mGulf Air
Thu 11/66:00 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop23h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 8/14$658
Wed 10/153:00 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop19h 00mGulf Air
Tue 12/237:00 amRUH - JFK
1 stop34h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 8/11$660
Sat 11/110:05 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop22h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 11/86:30 amRUH - JFK
1 stop17h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 8/12$676
Sun 10/123:00 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop19h 00mGulf Air
Tue 12/237:00 amRUH - JFK
1 stop34h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 8/11$681
Sun 10/123:00 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop17h 00mGulf Air
Sat 12/2012:05 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop29h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 8/11$711
Fri 10/173:00 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop17h 00mGulf Air
Tue 12/2312:05 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop29h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 8/11$716
Fri 10/173:00 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop17h 00mGulf Air
Sat 12/206:00 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop23h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 8/11$746
Wed 9/2411:00 amJFK - RUH
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/24:00 amRUH - JFK
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$773
Thu 9/43:45 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop22h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/1810:15 amRUH - JFK
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$775
Thu 9/43:45 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/2010:15 amRUH - JFK
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$780
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New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 9/5
4:30 pm-6:25 pm
1 stop18h 55m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 9/18
6:10 am-5:20 pm
1 stop18h 10m
$602
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 11/4
9:05 pm-7:20 pm
1 stop14h 15m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 11/6
6:30 am-4:15 pm
1 stop17h 45m
$614
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 11/2
11:00 am-10:55 am
1 stop15h 55m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 11/6
6:00 pm-9:10 am
1 stop23h 10m
$658
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 11/1
10:05 pm-3:35 am
1 stop22h 30m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sat 11/8
6:30 am-4:15 pm
1 stop17h 45m
$676
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 10/12
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
1 stop19h 00m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Tue 12/23
7:00 am-9:10 am
1 stop34h 10m
$681
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 10/12
3:00 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop17h 00m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 12/25
12:05 pm-9:10 am
1 stop29h 05m
$681
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/15
3:00 pm-4:50 am
1 stop30h 50m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 12/25
3:40 pm-9:10 am
1 stop25h 30m
$681
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 10/12
3:00 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop17h 00m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sat 12/20
12:05 pm-9:10 am
1 stop29h 05m
$711
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/15
3:00 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop24h 20m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sat 12/20
12:05 pm-9:10 am
1 stop29h 05m
$711
New YorkRiyadh
JFK - RUH
JFKRUH
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/17
3:00 pm-10:55 am
1 stop36h 55m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 12/25
6:00 pm-9:10 am
1 stop23h 10m
$716
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SAUDIA
Saudia's economy seats offer 32” pitch and 18” width, providing standard comfort on long-haul flights.
Saudia offers free preferred seats for Delta Silver Medallion members in economy class.
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Etihad Airways
Etihad's economy class offers a bid option for neighbor-free seats for extra space.
Etihad's business class includes lay-flat beds and Giorgio Armani amenity kits on long-haul flights.
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Air France
Air France's business class features lie-flat seats with direct aisle access and a 17.3-inch 4K screen.
Air France's La Premiere lounge at CDG offers a curated menu and Sisley spa services.
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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines' economy seats include a power unit and USB charge point for convenience.
Turkish Airlines offers special meals on intercontinental flights, including diabetic and vegan options.
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa's Allegris economy offers 31-inch pitch seats with adjustable headrests for comfort.
Lufthansa's Sleeper's Row allows spreading across three seats with a mattress and blanket.
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Best time to book a flight to Riyadh
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When is the best time to book a flight to Riyadh?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.
Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to Riyadh?
On average, a flight from New York to Riyadh takes 18 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Riyadh from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Riyadh?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Riyadh should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Tuesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Riyadh are Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and SAUDIA.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riyadh?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Riyadh are Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and KLM.
Rainfall in Riyadh by month
Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in Riyadh by month
Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 96.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, SAUDIA, and Etihad Airways to Saudi Arabia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChris,Jul 2025
DFW - DOH
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChris,Jul 2025
DFW - DOH
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChris,Jul 2025
DFW - DOH
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChris,Jul 2025
DFW - DOH
Crew
7.9
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodChris,Jul 2025
DFW - DOH
FAQs about flying to Riyadh
Best Time to Fly to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
As you might expect, temperatures during the summer months of June to August in Saudi Arabia can reach intolerable highs, making it difficult to enjoy your trip comfortably. Visitors are therefore best advised to travel between November and March during the city’s winter when the weather is nevertheless pleasant enough to see all of Riyadh’s top tourist attractions. April and October are often the cheapest times to travel due to the off-peak season, so if you are not restricted in the times you can travel these months are well worth considering to save yourself money and the usual tourist hustle and bustle.
Getting around Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Once you have arrived at your destination it is simple to discover many of the city’s attractions on foot. However, if you feel that you want to venture further afield it is best to look into travelling by taxi or hiring a car since Riyadh is a city whose transport is very much dominated by cars. Although it is widely accepted that women are forbidden from driving here, this is sometimes overlooked for foreign visitors.