Riyadh

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— RUH
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 11/911:05 amEWR - RUH
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/122:40 amRUH - EWR
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$732
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Mon 11/1710:30 amEWR - RUH
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2410:40 pmRUH - EWR
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$764
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Fri 12/511:05 amEWR - RUH
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/152:40 amRUH - EWR
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$765
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:15 pmEWR - RUH
1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/268:25 pmRUH - EWR
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$770
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Wed 10/296:40 pmEWR - RUH
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/121:25 pmRUH - EWR
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$771
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Wed 12/317:25 pmJFK - RUH
3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/119:25 pmRUH - JFK
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$780
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Sat 11/1512:30 amJFK - RUH
3 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/235:05 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$782
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Fri 12/56:05 pmJFK - RUH
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/218:40 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$783
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Wed 10/225:35 pmEWR - RUH
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/261:35 pmRUH - EWR
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$783
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Tue 10/286:15 pmEWR - RUH
1 stop21h 10mLufthansa
Wed 11/122:55 amRUH - EWR
1 stop19h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/14$785
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Mon 10/2710:55 pmJFK - RUH
1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/410:40 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/15$788
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Fri 11/2811:55 amJFK - RUH
1 stop21h 05mGulf Air
Sat 3/283:40 pmRUH - JFK
1 stop26h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 10/16$789

Flights to Riyadh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Riyadh in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on October 16, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,275

Round-trip from

$732

One-way from

$244

Good round-trip deal

$679 or less

Good one-way deal

$440 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
From New York to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
One-way flight from New York to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

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Locate flights to Riyadh that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Riyadh that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkRiyadh

EWR - RUH

EWRRUH

Newark

Thu 10/30

10:35 pm-2:25 am

1 stop20h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/11

4:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop24h 15m

$770

NewarkRiyadh

EWR - RUH

EWRRUH

Newark

Mon 11/17

8:50 pm-4:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/24

6:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$820

NewarkRiyadh

EWR - RUH

EWRRUH

Newark

Sat 3/14

9:50 pm-4:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 3/18

6:25 am-8:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$823

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/8

1:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/11

11:55 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$826

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

2:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/10

2:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$826

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/24

7:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/2

9:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$826

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

7:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/24

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$826

NewarkRiyadh

EWR - RUH

EWRRUH

Newark

Mon 10/27

9:50 pm-4:50 am

1 stop24h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/3

2:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$831

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/28

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 4/2

12:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$837

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/5

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/8

3:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$837

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Deals found on 10/13

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Compare providers for flights to Riyadh

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 to Riyadh in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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: Out of all of the providers offering Riyadh flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Riyadh flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Riyadh flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Riyadh flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Riyadh. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Riyadh

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riyadh

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 October 10, 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 17 hours 31 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Riyadh are Royal Jordanian, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines.

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).

The best insider tips for flights to Riyadh

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Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways allows only one carry-on item in economy, so plan your packing carefully.

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.

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.

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.

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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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 October 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and SAUDIA to Saudi Arabia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh?

    Most people fly into Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) if they book a flight to Riyadh. King Khaled Intl is conveniently located just 18.7 mi from Riyadh’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riyadh if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riyadh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riyadh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Royal Jordanian is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riyadh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh. One-way flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $42.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Riyadh?

    A round-trip flight to Riyadh will typically cost around $122, however they can be found for as little as $42.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riyadh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riyadh, Washington, D.C. offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Riyadh King Khaled Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Riyadh King Khaled Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

    Yes. Riyadh King Khaled Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lahadhat Tented Camp is the closest property to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (0.0 mi away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

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