Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Riyadh (RUH) from $401

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — RUH
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from San Francisco to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Riyadh (RUH)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to RUH flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Riyadh flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Riyadh.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$999

One-way from

$401
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

Price

$999 - $1,749

RUH

Temperature

57.2 - 96.8 °F

RUH

Rainfall

0 - 1.2 inches

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

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 8% 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 52 days early can save you up to 18% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 52 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Riyadh for as little as $1,437 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 $1,437 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Riyadh from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $1,393. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $945. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh (SFO - RUH)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Riyadh

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Cheap KLM flights from San Francisco to Riyadh

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Cheap San Francisco to Riyadh flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to RUH flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Riyadh in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

San Francisco to Riyadh 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Riyadh from San Francisco found for this year
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Riyadh in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

San Francisco to Riyadh flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Riyadh from San Francisco, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Riyadh from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Riyadh
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Price

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Tue 1/16

1 stop24h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 2/28

1 stop20h 50m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

2 stops28h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/10

2 stops26h 50m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Tue 10/31

1 stop18h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/27

1 stop25h 15m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Fri 11/24

2 stops37h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 12/9

2 stops25h 25m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Mon 1/15

2 stops24h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/26

2 stops26h 27m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Thu 11/23

1 stop22h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 12/10

1 stop22h 00m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Thu 11/23

1 stop22h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/8

2 stops22h 45m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

2 stops38h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/8

3 stops33h 17m

San FranciscoRiyadh King Khaled Intl

SFO - RUH

SFORUH

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

1 stop18h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/9

1 stop25h 55m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, KLM and American Airlines from San Francisco to Riyadh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done

Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,844 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,018 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

A smooth and relaxing flight. Delta did everything right. Organized boarding, clean and comfortable plane, polite and caring service, and early arrival. Well done

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Riyadh flights.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Riyadh for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Riyadh for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $948, but on average you can expect to pay $990.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Riyadh for under $1,500?

There are currently 4+ open flights from San Francisco to Riyadh within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

How popular is this San Francisco to Riyadh flight route?

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 $948. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $995, and SWISS, from $1,030. Turkish Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

What does SFO to RUH mean?

San Francisco Airport is SFO and Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport is RUH. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Riyadh

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Riyadh

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Riyadh choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,032Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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KLMCheapest$1,066Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,163Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,402Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,699Average$2,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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