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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh from $679

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,123

One-way from

$679

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,293
Air China
  • Air China
  • 14/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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6/2
  • 6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/220:15MEL - RUH
1 stop34h 00mAir China
Thu 20/200:05RUH - MEL
1 stop31h 40mAir China
Deal found 16/1$1,123
Sat 1/312:00MEL - RUH
1 stop44h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 14/301:15RUH - MEL
1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,125
Wed 26/306:15MEL - RUH
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/404:15RUH - MEL
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,511
Wed 26/310:20MEL - RUH
1 stop39h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 6/418:55RUH - MEL
1 stop27h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,637
Thu 27/316:55MEL - RUH
2 stops36h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 7/422:20RUH - MEL
2 stops27h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,677
Sat 1/312:05MEL - RUH
2 stops26h 40mIndiGo
Sat 15/322:45RUH - MEL
2 stops27h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 16/1$1,749
Wed 26/300:30MEL - RUH
2 stops23h 25mOman Air
Sun 6/403:55RUH - MEL
2 stops21h 05mOman Air
Deal found 15/1$2,211
Wed 26/300:45MEL - RUH
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 7/420:40RUH - MEL
1 stop31h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/1$2,327
Fri 28/203:25MEL - RUH
2 stops23h 25mEmirates
Fri 14/303:55RUH - MEL
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$3,098
Sat 1/313:00MEL - RUH
3 stops41h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 14/301:00RUH - MEL
2 stops45h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$3,653

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

20:15-22:15

1 stop34h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 20/2

00:05-15:45

1 stop31h 40m

$1,123

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

12:00-00:15

1 stop44h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/3

01:15-14:05

1 stop28h 50m

$1,125

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

06:15-03:15

2 stops29h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/4

04:15-20:20

2 stops33h 05m

$1,511

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

10:20-17:30

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/4

18:55-05:00

1 stop27h 05m

$1,637

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

16:55-21:30

2 stops36h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 7/4

22:20-08:55

2 stops27h 35m

$1,677

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

12:05-06:45

2 stops26h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 15/3

22:45-10:10

2 stops27h 25m

$1,749

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

00:30-15:55

2 stops23h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/4

03:55-08:00

2 stops21h 05m

$2,211

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

00:45-22:40

1 stop29h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 7/4

20:40-11:15

1 stop31h 35m

$2,327

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 28/2

03:25-18:50

2 stops23h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/3

03:55-06:25

1 stop18h 30m

$3,098

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

13:00-22:50

3 stops41h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/3

01:00-06:10

2 stops45h 10m

$3,653

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Riyadh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 January 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Melbourne 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 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 inches 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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Philippine Airlines
7.3
Good
922 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh, you will be flying into King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 30.1 km from the centre vof the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 7 airlines have flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $1,123, Air China will fly you from Melbourne to Riyadh and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Philippine Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,125 and $1,637, respectively. Air China is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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China EasternCheapest$927Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$968Average$1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,035Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,409Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Oman AirCheapest$1,640Average$2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,189Average$2,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,216Average$2,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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