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$540+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — SFO
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to San Francisco

Best flights from Riyadh to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Riyadh to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/194:25 pmRUH - SFO
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1011:45 amSFO - RUH
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$760
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/196:25 amRUH - SFO
1 stop24h 10mLufthansa
Tue 2/101:35 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/28$797
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/183:30 amRUH - SFO
1 stop22h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 2/104:30 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop22h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/28$826
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/101:00 amRUH - SFO
2 stops25h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 2/182:27 pmSFO - RUH
2 stops28h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/28$828
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:00 amRUH - SFO
2 stops30h 22mAir Canada
Thu 2/512:00 pmSFO - RUH
2 stops20h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 12/30$834
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/174:25 pmRUH - SFO
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2411:35 amSFO - RUH
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$760
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/306:25 amRUH - SFO
1 stop24h 10mLufthansa
Thu 2/51:35 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop19h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/30$813
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/136:25 amRUH - SFO
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Fri 2/205:25 pmSFO - RUH
2 stops39h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/30$826
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/206:25 amRUH - SFO
1 stop24h 10mLufthansa
Tue 3/318:20 amSFO - RUH
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/28$834

Find flight deals from Riyadh to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$760
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$540
(SmartFares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$850
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to San Francisco 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/19

4:25 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:45 am-2:25 am

2 stops27h 40m

$760

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/17

4:25 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops34h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:35 am-2:25 am

2 stops27h 50m

$760

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/19

6:25 am-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$797

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/30

6:25 am-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$813

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/18

3:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

4:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 10m

$826

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 2/13

6:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

5:25 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$826

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 2/10

1:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

2:27 pm-5:35 am

2 stops28h 08m

$828

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/29

2:00 am-9:22 pm

2 stops30h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

12:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$834

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/20

6:25 am-8:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

8:20 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$834

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/20

7:45 am-4:40 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$688

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Deals found on 12/28

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Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to San Francisco (average of $745). Flying from Riyadh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $895). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa and British Airways from Riyadh to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,668 reviews

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,668 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,668 reviews

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,628 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,668 reviews

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to San Francisco?

    For as low as $797, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Riyadh in 24h 10m. Riyadh and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 8050 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $748, British Airways will fly you from Riyadh to San Francisco and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Lufthansa for as low as $754. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to San Francisco for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $310 on ITA Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SAUDIA from $349 and Qatar Airways from $702 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to San Francisco 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 Riyadh to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to San Francisco (average of $745). Flying from Riyadh to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $895). 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 2 airlines flying from Riyadh to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to San Francisco. 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$748Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$754Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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