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$409+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — WAS
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 abril 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$654
(oojo)

One-way from

$409
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$700

Good round-trip deal

$790 or less
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/1810:15 amRUH - IAD
1 stop36h 55mEtihad Airways
mié. 6/2510:05 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$653
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/3011:50 amRUH - IAD
1 stop35h 10mVirgin Atlantic
vie. 6/205:50 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop30h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/29$679
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
jue. 5/82:20 amRUH - IAD
1 stop19h 20mITA Airways
sáb. 5/174:30 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop21h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 4/28$688
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/212:35 amRUH - IAD
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
vie. 5/910:40 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$690
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/1412:35 amRUH - BWI
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
vie. 8/299:20 pmBWI - RUH
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$694
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/98:25 amRUH - DCA
2 stops20h 35mBritish Airways
mié. 6/256:59 pmDCA - RUH
2 stops20h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$734
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 6/28:20 pmRUH - IAD
2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/95:35 pmIAD - RUH
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$743
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/1011:55 pmRUH - IAD
2 stops22h 40mKLM
dom. 5/185:25 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Deal found 4/28$773
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/48:40 amRUH - IAD
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/275:25 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$775
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/228:40 amRUH - IAD
1 stop17h 35mAir France
dom. 6/159:20 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop26h 05mAir France
Deal found 4/29$787
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/111:25 amRUH - IAD
1 stop17h 20mTurkish Airlines
vie. 5/161:30 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$789
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/1011:50 amRUH - IAD
2 stops30h 55mDelta
vie. 5/165:50 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop30h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/28$800

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. 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 abril 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mié. 6/18

10:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 6/25

10:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$653

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

vie. 5/30

11:50 am-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 6/20

5:50 pm-7:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

$679

RiyadhBaltimore

RUH - BWI

RUHBWI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mié. 5/14

12:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 8/29

9:20 pm-6:35 am

1 stop26h 15m

$694

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mar. 6/17

12:35 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/30

10:40 pm-6:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

$695

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

vie. 5/9

1:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 5/17

4:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$698

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - DCA

RUHDCA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

lun. 6/9

8:25 am-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 6/25

6:59 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$734

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

lun. 6/2

8:20 pm-11:40 am

2 stops22h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 6/9

5:35 pm-2:25 am

2 stops25h 50m

$743

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

sáb. 5/10

11:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 5/18

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$773

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

mié. 6/4

8:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 8/27

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$775

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

jue. 5/22

8:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 6/15

9:20 pm-6:25 am

1 stop26h 05m

$787

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. in April.
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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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-Washington, D.C. 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 Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 RUH to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated abril 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
7,936 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

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

    For a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 18.7 mi from the center of the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day. 8 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Riyadh King Khaled Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $654. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $679 and $694, respectively. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $437 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ITA Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Royal Jordanian and SAUDIA, with prices starting from $516 and $591, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Riyadh to Washington, D.C..

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

    Consider SAUDIA (76%), Delta (76%) or Kuwait Airways (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C..

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

    On average you can expect to pay $808 for a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $782 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $653.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 8 airlines flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$631Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$647Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$666Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$691Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$734Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$785Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$790Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$832Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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