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Cheap flights from Sydney to Riyadh from $628

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RUH
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 28 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,141

One-way from

$628

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,646
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 6/5-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 35m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
21/3
  • 21/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($186 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Tue 6/511:00SYD - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 11/620:50RUH - SYD
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,141
Wed 12/310:45SYD - RUH
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/307:45RUH - SYD
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,289
Sat 1/317:10SYD - RUH
1 stop36h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 7/322:35RUH - SYD
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,571
Sat 1/311:10SYD - RUH
1 stop38h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/319:15RUH - SYD
1 stop30h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 27/2$2,155
Mon 3/322:15SYD - RUH
2 stops36h 50mOman Air
Mon 10/321:15RUH - SYD
2 stops28h 25mOman Air
Deal found 27/2$2,324
Mon 3/308:45SYD - RUH
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/300:45RUH - SYD
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/2$2,441
Sat 1/321:30SYD - RUH
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/304:30RUH - SYD
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/2$2,950
Sat 1/321:30SYD - RUH
2 stops27h 15mGulf Air
Wed 5/322:25RUH - SYD
2 stops53h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 27/2$3,028
Tue 6/506:00SYD - RUH
1 stop27h 25mEmirates
Tue 10/602:20RUH - SYD
1 stop20h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/2$3,043
Sun 2/321:40SYD - RUH
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 9/311:55RUH - SYD
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/2$3,055

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/6

20:50-12:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,141

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

10:45-09:10

3 stops30h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/3

07:45-20:35

3 stops28h 50m

$1,289

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

06:00-02:25

1 stop27h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/6

02:20-06:05

1 stop20h 45m

$3,043

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

14:05-06:50

3 stops48h 45m

$628

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

19:40-22:00

1 stop33h 20m

$660

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

12:00-17:50

2 stops36h 50m

$712

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Deals found on 26/2

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Riyadh

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 25 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Riyadh, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 28 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Riyadh in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 28 February 2025.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Riyadh is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,141 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at $3,043. China Eastern is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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$906Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,702Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Oman AirCheapest$2,019Average$2,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,236Average$2,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,781Average$3,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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