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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $985

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — RUH
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

The best prices from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 16 May 2024.

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Average price

$1,455

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$1,379
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 20% on the overall cost on flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh at least 20 days early can save you up to 164% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 20 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh for as little as $1,802 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,438 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Riyadh from Melbourne Airport. Prices for May average $2,194 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $906. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a May flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in January

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh (MEL - RUH)?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Riyadh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SriLankan Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Riyadh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Find some of the cheapest SriLankan Airlines flights travelling from Melbourne to Riyadh. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 29/523:30MEL - RUH
2 stops28h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 1/622:20RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,992
Wed 29/523:30MEL - RUH
2 stops28h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 1/622:20RUH - MEL
2 stops27h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$2,160

Cheap Gulf Air flights from Melbourne to Riyadh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Gulf Air for the route between Melbourne and Riyadh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Gulf Air flights we've found from Melbourne to Riyadh. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 14/613:30MEL - RUH
2 stops34h 30mGulf Air
Thu 27/612:05RUH - MEL
2 stops48h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 16/5$3,073
Fri 14/613:30MEL - RUH
3 stops52h 25mGulf Air
Thu 27/612:05RUH - MEL
2 stops48h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 16/5$3,649

Cheap Melbourne to Riyadh flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Riyadh specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Riyadh in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 17/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 20/520:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$985
Wed 29/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,260
Fri 17/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/512:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,443
Wed 12/600:30MEL - RUH
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/601:25RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,467
Wed 29/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,485
Wed 12/600:30MEL - RUH
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/615:00RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,486
Fri 17/515:25MEL - RUH
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/512:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,512
Fri 17/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/501:25RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,513
Wed 12/600:30MEL - RUH
2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/611:25RUH - MEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,558

Melbourne to Riyadh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Riyadh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Riyadh in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 17/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 20/520:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$985
Wed 29/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,260
Fri 17/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/512:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,443
Wed 12/600:30MEL - RUH
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/601:25RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,467
Wed 29/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,485
Wed 12/600:30MEL - RUH
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/615:00RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,486
Fri 17/515:25MEL - RUH
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/512:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,512
Fri 17/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/501:25RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,513
Wed 12/600:30MEL - RUH
2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/611:25RUH - MEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,558

Find flights from Melbourne to Riyadh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Riyadh 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 536,630 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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$1,260 - $3,103

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Return

Price

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

1 stop37h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/6

1 stop29h 10m

$1,260

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 12/6

3 stops44h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops30h 10m

$1,443

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 12/6

3 stops44h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/6

3 stops35h 50m

$1,467

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 14/6

1 stop22h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 27/6

1 stop23h 05m

$1,862

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 13/6

2 stops26h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/6

2 stops44h 05m

$1,884

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

2 stops28h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/6

1 stop33h 20m

$1,992

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

2 stops27h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 31/5

2 stops32h 20m

$2,169

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 14/6

2 stops34h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 27/6

2 stops48h 55m

$3,073

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 28/5

2 stops31h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 31/5

1 stop18h 35m

$3,103

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When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Riyadh by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Riyadh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Riyadh is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,028. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Riyadh by month

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

RUH

Temperature

14 - 36 °C

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 16 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines, Gulf Air and Emirates from Melbourne to Riyadh 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Gulf Air
7.6
Good
271 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

We purchased internet for the whole flight, but it never connected, i will call for a refund.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Located just 30.1 km from the city centre, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riyadh from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to King Khaled Intl (RUH) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just $1,260, but on average you can expect to pay $1,853.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh round-trip?

    China Eastern, at $1,260, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air India and Turkish Airlines. China Eastern is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

    Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Etihad Airways or Philippine Airlines.

  • What does MEL to RUH mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL to RUH flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Riyadh that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Riyadh flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Riyadh with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Riyadh flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Riyadh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Riyadh that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Riyadh offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Riyadh?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Riyadh flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Riyadh flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Riyadh flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,066Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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