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$440+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Riyadh (RUH)

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WAS — RUH
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/910:20 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop19h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 1/193:30 amRUH - IAD
2 stops28h 54mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/1$876
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:05 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/122:05 amRUH - IAD
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$907
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:05 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Tue 12/911:55 pmRUH - IAD
3 stops24h 28mKLM
Deal found 12/1$917
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/73:38 pmIAD - RUH
2 stops26h 02mDelta
Sat 12/1311:55 pmRUH - IAD
2 stops24h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/2$922
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/81:52 pmBWI - RUH
2 stops27h 48mDelta
Mon 12/1511:55 pmRUH - BWI
3 stops32h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/4$932
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:05 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Sat 12/1311:55 pmRUH - IAD
3 stops24h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/2$939
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:05 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop20h 45mKLM
Tue 3/3111:55 pmRUH - IAD
2 stops22h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/2$945
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:05 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/302:00 amRUH - IAD
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$946
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:20 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Tue 12/163:30 amRUH - IAD
1 stop25h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/3$967
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:30 pmIAD - RUH
2 stops29h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/163:30 amRUH - IAD
1 stop25h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/3$971
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:20 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop19h 20mDelta
Mon 1/193:30 amRUH - IAD
2 stops27h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/3$976
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/811:05 amDCA - RUH
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:10 pmRUH - DCA
3 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,145

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 December 4, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$663
(oojo)

One-way from

$440
(Kiwi.com)

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August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,345

Good round-trip deal

$680 or less

Good one-way deal

$353 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

9:15 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$746

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

7:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/27

11:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$845

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

6:50 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/16

11:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$846

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/20

6:50 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/24

11:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$846

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

7:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 5/4

11:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$849

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

3:35 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/27

11:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$849

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

12:40 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$850

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

7:32 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/24

2:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$850

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

5:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 51m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/16

11:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$851

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

6:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/9

11:55 pm-6:21 pm

3 stops26h 26m

$856

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Washington, D.C.-Riyadh flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Riyadh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Riyadh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Riyadh flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Washington, D.C.-Riyadh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh (average of $571). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). 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 WAS to RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 61% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $689.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Amman (AMM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 23m.

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 December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SAUDIA, Etihad Airways, and Air France from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
645 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

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
645 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
645 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

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
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,329 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
645 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

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
Air France
7.4
Good
1,500 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
645 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

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
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,077 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
645 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

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
Royal Jordanian
6.8
Okay
441 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
645 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.5

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 Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Washington, D.C.?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. You should not have trouble finding flights to King Khaled Intl from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Riyadh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 18.7 mi journey from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Riyadh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh will take you 19h 35m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh is about 6732 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh is Royal Jordanian. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $482 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Etihad Airways, starting at $570 and $619 round-trip. Users have found that Royal Jordanian is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Royal Jordanian. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $347. Users have also found prices from $389 and $449 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Riyadh King Khaled Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Riyadh King Khaled Intl and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh consider choosing SAUDIA (60%), Delta (60%) or Kuwait Airways (60%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    On average you can expect to pay $633 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. The cheapest flight overall is $267 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at $636.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh (average of $571). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$482Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
DeltaCheapest$570Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$619Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$655Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$756Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$785Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$797Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$842Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$864Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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