What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Riyadh round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Riyadh round-trip from $769. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $861, and KLM, from $887. Air India is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Riyadh are Lufthansa ($997), Egyptair ($1,525), and ITA Airways ($2,819).

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Riyadh?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Riyadh are Air France, ITA Airways and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Riyadh?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 77% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Riyadh?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Riyadh at least 56 days early can save you up to 24% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 56 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Riyadh for as little as $864 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,537 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh?

January can be a great time to fly to Riyadh from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $1,215. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $777. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

Fri 9/1210:00 amSFO - RUH

1 stop44h 25mAir India

Fri 9/197:15 amRUH - SFO

1 stop44h 45mAir India

Deal found 7/29

$769

Tue 8/266:45 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/211:55 pmRUH - SFO

1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$861

Mon 9/223:05 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/2011:55 pmRUH - SFO

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$886

Tue 9/231:45 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop23h 05mKLM

Thu 10/211:55 pmRUH - SFO

2 stops21h 50mKLM

Deal found 7/27

$887

Thu 9/113:05 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop18h 15mAir France

Wed 9/172:00 amRUH - SFO

2 stops22h 48mAir France

Deal found 7/28

$894

Thu 9/258:25 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop24h 00mDelta

Tue 9/308:40 amRUH - SFO

2 stops24h 29mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$896

Wed 9/1012:05 amSFO - RUH

1 stop33h 05mCathay Pacific

Thu 9/189:35 pmRUH - SFO

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/28

$948

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Fri 9/1210:00 amSFO - RUH

1 stop44h 25mAir India

Fri 9/197:15 amRUH - SFO

1 stop44h 45mAir India

Deal found 7/29

$769

Tue 8/266:45 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/211:55 pmRUH - SFO

1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$861

Mon 9/223:05 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/2011:55 pmRUH - SFO

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$886

Tue 9/231:45 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop23h 05mKLM

Thu 10/211:55 pmRUH - SFO

2 stops21h 50mKLM

Deal found 7/27

$887

Thu 9/113:05 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop18h 15mAir France

Wed 9/172:00 amRUH - SFO

2 stops22h 48mAir France

Deal found 7/28

$894

Thu 9/258:25 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop24h 00mDelta

Tue 9/308:40 amRUH - SFO

2 stops24h 29mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$896

Wed 9/1012:05 amSFO - RUH

1 stop33h 05mCathay Pacific

Thu 9/189:35 pmRUH - SFO

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/28

$948

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Tue 8/123:40 pmSFO - RUH

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1611:55 pmRUH - SFO

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$936

Sat 8/163:15 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop20h 10mITA Airways

Wed 8/201:45 amRUH - SFO

1 stop21h 40mITA Airways

Deal found 7/29

$1,226

Mon 8/1812:30 pmSFO - RUH

2 stops23h 45mKLM

Mon 8/2511:55 pmRUH - SFO

2 stops21h 50mKLM

Deal found 7/28

$891

Mon 8/189:20 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop23h 50mDelta

Mon 8/258:40 amRUH - SFO

1 stop38h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$910

Mon 8/183:45 pmSFO - RUH

2 stops26h 05mSAUDIA

Sun 8/242:30 amRUH - SFO

2 stops29h 39mSAUDIA

Deal found 7/28

$1,314

Sun 8/248:00 pmSFO - RUH

2 stops48h 00mAir India

Sun 8/315:25 pmRUH - SFO

1 stop23h 35mAir India

Deal found 7/27

$1,035

Tue 8/266:45 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/211:55 pmRUH - SFO

1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$861

Tue 8/261:45 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop23h 05mAir France

Tue 9/28:40 amRUH - SFO

2 stops23h 29mAir France

Deal found 7/28

$896

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Mon 10/136:00 amSFO - RUH

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$581

Sat 9/132:40 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop19h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 7/27

$997

Mon 8/1112:20 amSFO - RUH

2 stops25h 40mEgyptair

Deal found 7/27

$1,525

Sat 8/163:15 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop20h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 7/27

$2,819

Fri 8/156:45 pmSFO - RUH

1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$3,158

Wed 8/131:05 amSFO - RUH

1 stop32h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/27

$4,043

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Fri 9/12

10:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop44h 25m

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Fri 9/19

7:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop44h 45m

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San FranciscoRiyadh

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Tue 8/26

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

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Tue 9/2

11:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$861

San FranciscoRiyadh

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

3:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

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Mon 10/20

11:55 pm-11:45 am

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$886

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SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

1:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/2

11:55 pm-11:45 am

2 stops21h 50m

$887

San FranciscoRiyadh

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

3:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/17

2:00 am-2:48 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$894

San FranciscoRiyadh

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

8:25 pm-6:25 am

1 stop24h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/30

8:40 am-11:09 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$896

San FranciscoRiyadh

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

12:05 am-7:10 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/18

9:35 pm-11:15 am

1 stop23h 40m

$948

San FranciscoRiyadh

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$581

San FranciscoRiyadh

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

2:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$997

San FranciscoRiyadh

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

12:20 am-12:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,525

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Riyadh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Riyadh (average of $923). Flying from San Francisco to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,307). 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 SFO to RUH?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $831.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Riyadh?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Riyadh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

948 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,465 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,925 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Riyadh round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Riyadh round-trip from $769. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $861, and KLM, from $887. Air India is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Riyadh are Lufthansa ($997), Egyptair ($1,525), and ITA Airways ($2,819).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Riyadh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Riyadh 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 San Francisco to Riyadh?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Riyadh (average of $923). Flying from San Francisco to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,307). 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 San Francisco to Riyadh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$781	Average$907	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Air France	Cheapest$866	Average$1,185	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$867	Average$1,102	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$900	Average$1,339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,020	Average$1,344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
ITA Airways	Cheapest$1,135	Average$1,349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,403	Average$1,829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%

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