Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Riyadh (RUH) from $292

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
WAS — RUH
oct. 3 — oct. 101

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in September or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Riyadh (RUH)

All the information you need to plan the best WAS to RUH flight in 2023: compare Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Riyadh.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$1,001

One-way from

$320
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

WAS - RUH

Price

$1,001 - $1,760

RUH

Temperature

57.2 - 96.8 °F

RUH

Rainfall

0 - 1.2 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 59%.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh, book at least 48 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 36% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,452 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,522.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $810.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh (WAS - RUH)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

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Cheap Lufthansa flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Riyadh from Washington, D.C.

The cheapest one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh
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Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 11/12

1 stop19h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mié. 12/6

1 stop18h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 11/14

1 stop17h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mar. 11/21

2 stops30h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalRiyadh King Khaled Intl

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 11/8

2 stops35h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dom. 11/19

2 stops27h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 2/2

2 stops18h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jue. 2/8

1 stop22h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalRiyadh King Khaled Intl

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 1/20

2 stops29h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sáb. 1/27

2 stops21h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 10/8

1 stop22h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mié. 10/18

1 stop24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlRiyadh King Khaled Intl

IAD - RUH

IADRUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 10/8

1 stop22h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mié. 10/18

2 stops22h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalRiyadh King Khaled Intl

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 2/2

2 stops28h 41m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

vie. 2/9

2 stops42h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalRiyadh King Khaled Intl

DCA - RUH

DCARUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 1/20

2 stops33h 26m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

dom. 1/28

2 stops33h 15m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Oman Air
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Boarding

9.5

Crew

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Food

9.5

Overall

9.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Oman Air
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews
Oman Air
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Boarding

9.5

Crew

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Food

9.5

Overall

9.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Oman Air
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Boarding

9.5

Crew

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Food

9.5

Overall

9.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Oman Air
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Boarding

9.5

Crew

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Food

9.5

Overall

9.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Oman Air
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Boarding

9.5

Crew

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Food

9.5

Overall

9.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Oman Air
9.3
Wonderful
9 reviews

Entertainment

9.1

Boarding

9.5

Crew

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Food

9.5

Overall

9.3

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: Flight arrived when it should

Cons: the seating space is incredibly small, which made the flight uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Washington, D.C. to Riyadh flights.

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 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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.

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $890, but on average you can expect to pay $949.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh under $1,400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh is less than $2,859.

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh for under $900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh within the next 7 days for less than $900.

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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $890 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at $991 and $1,011 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?

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

On average you can expect to pay $1,385 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. The cheapest flight overall is $303 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at $890.

What does IAD to RUH mean?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD 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. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$821Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$885Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$963Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,038Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,315Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

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