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$442+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Riyadh (RUH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RUH
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh
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 August 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/16:32 pm
BWI
-
RUH
1 stop17h 13m
Delta
Thu 11/1211:30 pm
RUH
-
BWI
1 stop19h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$744
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/16:30 pm
DCA
-
RUH
1 stop17h 15m
Delta
Thu 11/1211:30 pm
RUH
-
DCA
1 stop19h 56m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$744
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/264:48 pm
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop19h 57m
Delta
Fri 10/3011:30 pm
RUH
-
IAD
1 stop21h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$744
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/13:10 pm
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/144:20 am
RUH
-
IAD
1 stop36h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/30$762
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/33:10 pm
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop17h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/2510:30 pm
RUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$763
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/111:10 am
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop24h 35m
Delta
Mon 11/912:05 am
RUH
-
IAD
2 stops23h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$774
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2310:14 am
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop26h 31m
Delta
Sat 10/3112:05 am
RUH
-
IAD
2 stops23h 40m
Delta
Deal found 8/1$775
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Thu 11/196:20 pm
IAD
-
RUH
2 stops20h 25m
Delta
Thu 12/311:30 pm
RUH
-
IAD
1 stop24h 27m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$785
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 11/203:00 pm
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop20h 45m
Delta
Tue 12/19:45 am
RUH
-
IAD
1 stop38h 45m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$788
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 11/2012:30 pm
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop23h 15m
Delta
Fri 11/279:45 am
RUH
-
IAD
2 stops34h 07m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$791
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 11/255:00 pm
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop18h 45m
Delta
Mon 11/3011:30 pm
RUH
-
IAD
1 stop24h 27m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$798
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/243:10 pm
IAD
-
RUH
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/314:20 am
RUH
-
IAD
1 stop36h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$800

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

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 August 4, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$744
(Delta)

One-way from

$442
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,571

Good round-trip deal

$892 or less

Good one-way deal

$516 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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreRiyadh

BWI - RUH

BWIRUH

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/31

6:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 2/6

11:30 pm-11:48 am

1 stop20h 18m

$744

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/23

4:48 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 57m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/1

9:45 am-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$775

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/30

6:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/7

9:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$824

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

9:45 pm-6:35 am

1 stop25h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 8/20

8:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$837

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

9:45 pm-6:35 am

1 stop25h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/30

8:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$837

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/28

3:35 pm-2:55 am

1 stop28h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/1

4:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop36h 35m

$913

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/26

6:32 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 18m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/11

11:55 pm-4:39 pm

3 stops23h 44m

$957

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/30

5:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/13

8:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$958

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/23

12:26 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/1

9:45 am-11:07 pm

2 stops21h 22m

$977

Washington, D.C.Riyadh

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/1

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/11

2:05 am-6:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$987

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Riyadh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh (average of $715). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,338). 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 August 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh as you normally would.

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.

Amman (AMM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $621.

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 39m.

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 Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 33m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andSAUDIA 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,463 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
691 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Royal Jordanian
6.8
Okay
475 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 17h 35m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh is about 6690 mi.

  • 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 $456 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Turkish Airlines, starting at $570 and $636 round-trip. Users have found that Royal Jordanian is 54% 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 $371 and $377 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 Kuwait Airways (77%), SAUDIA (73%) or Delta (64%) 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 $1,978 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. The cheapest flight overall is $326 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at $744.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh (average of $715). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,338). 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$456Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
DeltaCheapest$570Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$636Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$646Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SAUDIACheapest$783Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Air FranceCheapest$792Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$808Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$858Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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