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

China Eastern, at $1,109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SriLankan Airlines and Oman Air. China Eastern is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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

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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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: Air India, Air China or Etihad Airways.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh?

Leaving on a Saturday 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 25% on the overall cost on flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.

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 $2,131 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $968. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a May flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in September

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 7 different 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.

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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.

$667+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh

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

Round-trip from	$1,109
One-way from	$667
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,280

China Eastern
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2 total stops
72h 05m total
Melbourne to Riyadh

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58h 45m total
Melbourne to Riyadh

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($64 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 21 January 2025.

Fri 31/112:00MEL - RUH

1 stop37h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 8/219:40RUH - MEL

1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1$1,109

Mon 3/301:00MEL - RUH

3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/306:45RUH - MEL

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,235

Tue 4/317:25MEL - RUH

1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 11/322:35RUH - MEL

1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,760

Wed 1/1008:00MEL - RUH

1 stop40h 15mPhilippine Airlines

Wed 31/1218:50RUH - MEL

1 stop28h 30mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,778

Tue 15/413:30MEL - RUH

2 stops32h 45mOman Air

Wed 23/421:00RUH - MEL

2 stops31h 15mOman Air

Deal found 20/1$2,006

Thu 3/416:55MEL - RUH

2 stops47h 45mIndiGo

Wed 16/409:40RUH - MEL

2 stops40h 15mIndiGo

Deal found 20/1$2,026

Fri 31/120:15MEL - RUH

1 stop34h 00mAir China

Thu 6/200:05RUH - MEL

1 stop31h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/1$2,243

Wed 19/200:45MEL - RUH

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 27/200:45RUH - MEL

1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/1$2,370

Thu 20/218:00MEL - RUH

2 stops23h 10mEtihad Airways

Fri 28/216:40RUH - MEL

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,534

Tue 21/100:30MEL - RUH

2 stops35h 15mGulf Air

Fri 28/212:05RUH - MEL

2 stops35h 15mGulf Air

Deal found 20/1$2,602

Fri 31/117:10MEL - RUH

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 7/201:40RUH - MEL

1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$2,749

Tue 21/103:25MEL - RUH

2 stops36h 35mEmirates

Fri 28/220:20RUH - MEL

1 stop19h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/1$3,064

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Fri 31/112:00MEL - RUH

1 stop37h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 8/219:40RUH - MEL

1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1$1,109

Mon 3/301:00MEL - RUH

3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/306:45RUH - MEL

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,235

Tue 4/317:25MEL - RUH

1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 11/322:35RUH - MEL

1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,760

Tue 15/413:30MEL - RUH

2 stops32h 45mOman Air

Wed 23/421:00RUH - MEL

2 stops31h 15mOman Air

Deal found 20/1$2,006

Thu 3/416:55MEL - RUH

2 stops47h 45mIndiGo

Wed 16/409:40RUH - MEL

2 stops40h 15mIndiGo

Deal found 20/1$2,026

Fri 31/120:15MEL - RUH

1 stop34h 00mAir China

Thu 6/200:05RUH - MEL

1 stop31h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/1$2,243

Wed 19/200:45MEL - RUH

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 27/200:45RUH - MEL

1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/1$2,370

Thu 20/218:00MEL - RUH

2 stops23h 10mEtihad Airways

Fri 28/216:40RUH - MEL

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/1$2,534

Wed 19/200:30MEL - RUH

2 stops35h 15mGulf Air

Fri 28/218:00RUH - MEL

2 stops29h 20mGulf Air

Deal found 20/1$2,661

Fri 31/110:20MEL - RUH

1 stop39h 10mPhilippine Airlines

Fri 7/219:15RUH - MEL

1 stop29h 20mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,670

Fri 31/117:10MEL - RUH

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 7/201:40RUH - MEL

1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$2,749

Wed 19/203:25MEL - RUH

2 stops31h 00mEmirates

Fri 28/209:55RUH - MEL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 20/1$3,064

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Tue 21/100:30MEL - RUH

2 stops35h 15mGulf Air

Fri 28/212:05RUH - MEL

2 stops35h 15mGulf Air

Deal found 20/1$2,602

Tue 21/103:25MEL - RUH

2 stops36h 35mEmirates

Fri 28/220:20RUH - MEL

1 stop19h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/1$3,064

Thu 30/103:25MEL - RUH

2 stops23h 25mEmirates

Fri 7/203:55RUH - MEL

2 stops32h 40mEmirates

Deal found 20/1$3,086

Fri 31/112:00MEL - RUH

1 stop37h 40mChina Eastern

Sat 8/219:40RUH - MEL

1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/1$1,109

Fri 31/112:00MEL - RUH

1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/208:50RUH - MEL

2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$1,552

Fri 31/120:15MEL - RUH

1 stop34h 00mAir China

Thu 6/200:05RUH - MEL

1 stop31h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/1$2,243

Fri 31/115:35MEL - RUH

1 stop39h 05mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/200:45RUH - MEL

1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/1$2,467

Fri 31/110:20MEL - RUH

1 stop39h 10mPhilippine Airlines

Fri 7/219:15RUH - MEL

1 stop29h 20mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 21/1$2,670

Fri 31/117:10MEL - RUH

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 7/201:40RUH - MEL

1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/1$2,749

Fri 31/114:30MEL - RUH

2 stops33h 25mOman Air

Fri 7/217:20RUH - MEL

2 stops41h 05mOman Air

Deal found 21/1$2,774

Fri 31/113:00MEL - RUH

3 stops41h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 6/201:00RUH - MEL

2 stops45h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/1$4,592

Mon 17/213:35MEL - RUH

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/206:45RUH - MEL

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,382

One-way flights from Melbourne to Riyadh
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Riyadh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Thu 6/213:10MEL - RUH

3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/1$667

Tue 15/406:30MEL - RUH

1 stop41h 45mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,110

Wed 5/200:45MEL - RUH

1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/1$1,334

Find flights from Melbourne to Riyadh within your budget

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Price

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 31/1

12:00-17:40

1 stop37h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 8/2

19:40-14:05

1 stop34h 25m

$1,109

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

01:00-05:30

3 stops36h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/3

06:45-23:35

2 stops32h 50m

$1,235

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

17:25-21:30

1 stop36h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/3

22:35-15:55

1 stop33h 20m

$1,760

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

13:30-15:15

2 stops32h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 23/4

21:00-11:15

2 stops31h 15m

$2,006

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

16:55-08:40

2 stops47h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 16/4

09:40-08:55

2 stops40h 15m

$2,026

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 31/1

20:15-22:15

1 stop34h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/2

00:05-15:45

1 stop31h 40m

$2,243

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

00:45-22:40

1 stop29h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 27/2

00:45-07:10

1 stop22h 25m

$2,370

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

18:00-09:10

2 stops23h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 28/2

16:40-16:55

1 stop16h 15m

$2,534

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

00:30-03:45

2 stops35h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 28/2

18:00-07:20

2 stops29h 20m

$2,661

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 31/1

10:20-17:30

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 7/2

19:15-08:35

1 stop29h 20m

$2,670

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Riyadh

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

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?

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

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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Oman 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

3,360 reviews

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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

3,360 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,360 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,752 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,360 reviews

Check prices

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

830 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,360 reviews

Check prices

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

3,360 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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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 7 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh round-trip?
China Eastern, at $1,109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SriLankan Airlines and Oman Air. 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 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riyadh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$921	Average$1,159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$963	Average$1,727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,029	Average$1,123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,401	Average$1,688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,631	Average$2,176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,176	Average$2,830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$2,203	Average$2,552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $667

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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

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Travel insights for flights 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 17 January 2025.

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Rainfall in Riyadh by month

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Temperature in Riyadh by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

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