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$696+ Cheap flights to Riyadh

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RUH
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
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Flights to Riyadh in 2024

Find the latest flights to Riyadh in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 719,399 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Return from

$1,033

One-way from

$696

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,992
Air China
  • Air China
  • 12/1-18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 30m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
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29/1
  • 29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
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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 21 November 2024.

Fri 6/1211:15SYD - RUH
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/1217:15RUH - SYD
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,764
Fri 6/1217:10SYD - RUH
1 stop36h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 8/1222:35RUH - SYD
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,116
Fri 6/1212:00SYD - RUH
1 stop39h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 7/1221:10RUH - SYD
1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$2,354
Tue 3/1221:30SYD - RUH
1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 6/1204:30RUH - SYD
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,822
Wed 4/1211:10SYD - RUH
1 stop38h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 21/119:15RUH - SYD
1 stop30h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 20/11$3,054
Wed 4/1221:40SYD - RUH
2 stops37h 25mOman Air
Tue 21/121:15RUH - SYD
2 stops37h 35mOman Air
Deal found 20/11$3,146
Sun 1/1221:10SYD - RUH
1 stop29h 40mEmirates
Thu 23/109:55RUH - SYD
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$3,157
Wed 4/1211:40SYD - RUH
2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 7/1206:45RUH - SYD
2 stops27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11$3,409
Tue 3/1221:40SYD - RUH
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 14/117:30RUH - SYD
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11$3,444
Thu 5/1221:30SYD - RUH
2 stops31h 50mGulf Air
Sat 7/1218:00RUH - SYD
2 stops33h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 20/11$3,470

Find flights to Riyadh within your budget

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 719,399 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/1

20:40-20:55

1 stop32h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 18/1

00:15-15:30

1 stop31h 15m

$1,033

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/12

11:15-08:35

3 stops29h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/12

17:15-09:15

3 stops32h 00m

$1,764

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/12

17:10-21:30

1 stop36h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/12

22:35-15:55

1 stop33h 20m

$2,116

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/12

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/12

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$2,354

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/12

21:30-15:40

1 stop26h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/12

04:30-06:55

1 stop18h 25m

$2,822

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

06:00-02:25

1 stop28h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 21/1

09:50-22:30

1 stop28h 40m

$3,024

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/12

11:10-17:30

1 stop38h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 21/1

19:15-09:30

1 stop30h 15m

$3,054

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/11

22:20-06:55

2 stops40h 35m

$799

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/11

17:10-21:30

1 stop36h 20m

$1,361

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/12

21:40-03:05

2 stops37h 25m

$1,528

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Travel insights for flights to Riyadh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Riyadh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Riyadh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Riyadh?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Riyadh takes 26 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Riyadh from other popular cities in Australia 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 Sydney to Riyadh are Etihad Airways, China Eastern and Oman Air.

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $1,381

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $588

Oman Air

Oman Air

From $1,267

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $1,745

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Riyadh are China Eastern, Air China and SriLankan Airlines.

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 - 30.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 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 21 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Riyadh, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air China and IndiGo. 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
3,486 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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

    For a flight to Riyadh, you will be flying into King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 30.1 km from the centre of the city.

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

    Yes, flights with stopovers 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, China Eastern 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 $50, while return flights cost around $132.

  • How much is a return flight to Riyadh?

    A return flight to Riyadh will typically cost around $142, however they can be found for as little as $86.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riyadh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riyadh, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Riyadh King Khaled Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Riyadh King Khaled Intl can take advantage of the car hire 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 km away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

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