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— RUH
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Riyadh in 2026

Cheapest flights to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/33:45 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/124:20 am
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/14$660
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/242:45 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/144:20 am
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 9/153:45 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/304:50 pm
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop22h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/13$668
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/610:20 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/1310:30 pm
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop17h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$670
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:45 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop18h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/1510:30 pm
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop17h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$700
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/162:45 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop18h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/307:40 am
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/12$726
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 5/47:50 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/71:45 am
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop16h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$728
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 11/2211:55 am
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop18h 50m
Gulf Air
Sat 11/2811:20 pm
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop17h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/14$739
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 5/210:20 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/1010:30 pm
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/14$745
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2310:05 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/305:30 am
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$755
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 5/312:25 am
EWR
-
RUH
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/86:25 am
RUH
-
EWR
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$765
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/243:00 pm
JFK
-
RUH
1 stop19h 00m
Gulf Air
Tue 8/1810:35 pm
RUH
-
JFK
1 stop18h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/13$767

Find flight deals to Riyadh

Find the latest flights to Riyadh in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

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April

Average price

$772

Round-trip from

$660

One-way from

$322

Good round-trip deal

$903 or less

Good one-way deal

$585 or less
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From New York to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
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Locate flights to Riyadh that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Riyadh that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

7:50 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/7

12:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop29h 40m

$829

NewarkRiyadh

EWR - RUH

EWRRUH

Newark

Sun 9/20

12:25 am-12:15 am

1 stop16h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/23

1:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$869

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

10:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/7

4:20 am-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$882

New YorkRiyadh

LGA - RUH

LGARUH

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

4:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 8/26

9:40 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$1,028

New YorkRiyadh

LGA - RUH

LGARUH

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/6

4:12 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops24h 18m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 5/13

5:30 am-9:59 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$1,138

New YorkRiyadh

LGA - RUH

LGARUH

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/13

5:45 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/17

4:55 am-8:49 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,158

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

9:03 am-12:30 pm

2 stops44h 27m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/28

2:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,165

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

6:30 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/17

4:55 am-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,178

New YorkRiyadh

JFK - RUH

JFKRUH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/26

5:50 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 8/18

10:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 25m

$1,216

New YorkRiyadh

LGA - RUH

LGARUH

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/3

5:59 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/16

1:10 am-7:19 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,218

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Compare providers for flights to Riyadh

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 to Riyadh in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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: Out of all of the providers offering Riyadh flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Riyadh flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Riyadh flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Riyadh flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Riyadh. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riyadh

How long is the flight to Riyadh?

On average, a flight from New York to Riyadh takes 18 hours 16 minutes. Flights to Riyadh from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Riyadh are Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and SAUDIA.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $509
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $594
Delta
Delta
From $570
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $368

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Riyadh are Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Riyadh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Riyadh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, 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 96.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Riyadh

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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 April 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,SAUDIA, andEtihad Airways to Saudi Arabia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,409 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,409 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
680 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,409 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,409 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,306 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,409 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Riyadh

Best Time to Fly to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

As you might expect, temperatures during the summer months of June to August in Saudi Arabia can reach intolerable highs, making it difficult to enjoy your trip comfortably. Visitors are therefore best advised to travel between November and March during the city’s winter when the weather is nevertheless pleasant enough to see all of Riyadh’s top tourist attractions. April and October are often the cheapest times to travel due to the off-peak season, so if you are not restricted in the times you can travel these months are well worth considering to save yourself money and the usual tourist hustle and bustle.

Getting around Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Once you have arrived at your destination it is simple to discover many of the city’s attractions on foot. However, if you feel that you want to venture further afield it is best to look into travelling by taxi or hiring a car since Riyadh is a city whose transport is very much dominated by cars. Although it is widely accepted that women are forbidden from driving here, this is sometimes overlooked for foreign visitors.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh?

    Most people fly into Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) if they book a flight to Riyadh. King Khaled Intl is conveniently located just 18.7 mi from Riyadh’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riyadh if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riyadh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riyadh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riyadh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh. One-way flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl typically cost $32, while round-trip flights cost around $37.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Riyadh?

    A round-trip flight to Riyadh will typically cost around $198, however they can be found for as little as $37.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riyadh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riyadh, Washington, D.C. offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Riyadh King Khaled Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Riyadh King Khaled Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

    Yes. Riyadh King Khaled Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lahadhat Tented Camp is the closest property to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (0.0 mi away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

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