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$526+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$779
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$526
(Gotogate)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,376
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1712:35 amRUH - SFO
1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways
Fri 7/187:20 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop25h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$779
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/111:45 amRUH - SFO
2 stops26h 00mITA Airways
Wed 6/253:15 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop20h 40mITA Airways
Deal found 6/10$818
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/2111:55 pmRUH - SFO
2 stops21h 50mKLM
Tue 7/812:30 pmSFO - RUH
2 stops24h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/12$985
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 12/91:40 amRUH - SFO
1 stop23h 35mDelta
Sat 12/275:55 amSFO - RUH
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,016
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:15 pmRUH - SFO
2 stops50h 10mOman Air
Sat 12/272:45 pmSFO - RUH
2 stops38h 10mOman Air
Deal found 6/12$1,171
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/128:40 amRUH - SFO
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/251:45 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,173
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/202:00 amRUH - SFO
2 stops24h 10mSWISS
Tue 7/87:40 pmSFO - RUH
3 stops63h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/12$1,221
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:50 amRUH - SFO
1 stop20h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/271:10 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop23h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,252
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/279:40 amRUH - SFO
1 stop38h 20mEmirates
Sun 8/35:05 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$1,667
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/271:15 pmRUH - SFO
2 stops35h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/310:20 amSFO - RUH
2 stops30h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,871
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/129:35 pmRUH - SFO
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/241:05 amSFO - RUH
1 stop33h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$2,170
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/263:40 amRUH - SFO
3 stops45h 44mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/311:05 pmSFO - RUH
3 stops47h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$2,356

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Riyadh

Fly to

San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 6/25

12:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

7:20 pm-6:35 am

1 stop25h 15m

$779

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/26

11:55 pm-5:18 pm

3 stops27h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

1:30 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$999

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 12/9

1:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

5:55 am-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,016

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 7/11

8:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops30h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

12:05 am-8:25 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,378

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/22

2:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops48h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

12:55 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops45h 00m

$1,442

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 7/11

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

12:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,507

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 7/27

9:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop38h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

5:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$1,667

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 7/27

1:15 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops35h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

10:20 am-2:25 am

2 stops30h 05m

$1,871

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/26

3:40 am-3:24 pm

3 stops45h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

11:05 pm-8:25 am

3 stops47h 20m

$2,356

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/26

9:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

1:05 am-8:25 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$3,272

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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 $276). Flying from Riyadh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Riyadh to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $779, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $999 and $1,016, respectively. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to San Francisco for 19% 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 $526 on ITA Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SAUDIA from $616 and IndiGo from $667 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.

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    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 $276). Flying from Riyadh to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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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