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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $694

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: 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 (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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,090

One-way from

$694

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,163
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 10/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Sat 10/511:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 21/520:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/3$1,090
Fri 9/507:00MEL - RUH
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/507:15RUH - MEL
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,273
Fri 9/516:10MEL - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 16/522:20RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,581
Thu 17/414:25MEL - RUH
1 stop35h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 26/421:35RUH - MEL
1 stop41h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$2,442
Thu 17/400:30MEL - RUH
2 stops41h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 26/412:15RUH - MEL
2 stops48h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3$4,088
Fri 18/422:55MEL - RUH
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Tue 29/402:20RUH - MEL
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$5,103

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Melbourne

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Riyadh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/5

20:50-09:00

1 stop29h 10m

$1,090

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-13:50

3 stops37h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 16/5

07:15-05:30

3 stops39h 15m

$1,273

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

16:10-21:15

1 stop36h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 16/5

22:20-14:40

1 stop33h 20m

$1,581

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

14:25-19:10

1 stop35h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 26/4

21:35-22:15

1 stop41h 40m

$2,442

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

00:30-11:15

2 stops41h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 26/4

12:15-19:25

2 stops48h 10m

$4,088

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

22:55-12:15

1 stop20h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 29/4

02:20-05:30

1 stop20h 10m

$5,103

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

$694

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 12/4

21:30-00:35

2 stops34h 05m

$921

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

16:15-20:25

2 stops35h 10m

$1,419

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh

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How far ahead should I 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 21 March 2025.

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.

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 25 March 2025.

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 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 25 March 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
135 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 8 different airlines.

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

    China Eastern, at $1,090, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SriLankan Airlines and Cathay Pacific. China Eastern is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Riyadh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$918Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$983Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,324Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,393Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,420Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,621Average$2,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,166Average$2,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,190Average$2,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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