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Cheap flights from Sydney to Riyadh from $656

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RUH
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in March or February, 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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,116

One-way from

$656

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,518
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
Air China
  • Air China
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($276 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Riyadh

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 2 April 2025.

Thu 1/511:00SYD - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 15/520:50RUH - SYD
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/4$1,116
Thu 1/521:00SYD - RUH
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/512:20RUH - SYD
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,282
Wed 22/1011:10SYD - RUH
1 stop38h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 8/1118:50RUH - SYD
1 stop30h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,689
Fri 2/516:10SYD - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 8/522:20RUH - SYD
1 stop33h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,720
Mon 5/510:00SYD - RUH
2 stops24h 05mOman Air
Fri 9/503:55RUH - SYD
2 stops23h 25mOman Air
Deal found 1/4$2,038
Sat 17/520:45SYD - RUH
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 18/501:10RUH - SYD
1 stop33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,905
Sun 20/419:30SYD - RUH
2 stops55h 25mLufthansa
Sat 26/402:00RUH - SYD
2 stops57h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/4$5,011
Sun 20/406:00SYD - RUH
1 stop27h 25mEmirates
Sat 26/402:20RUH - SYD
1 stop36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/4$5,075

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 2 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Riyadh that are best for you.

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SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/5

20:50-09:00

1 stop29h 10m

$1,116

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:00-19:50

2 stops29h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/5

12:20-14:15

2 stops42h 55m

$1,282

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/5

16:10-21:15

1 stop36h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 8/5

22:20-14:55

1 stop33h 35m

$1,720

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

10:10-17:15

1 stop38h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 10/5

18:55-08:00

1 stop30h 05m

$1,808

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

10:00-03:05

2 stops24h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 9/5

03:55-10:20

2 stops23h 25m

$2,038

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

20:45-10:15

1 stop20h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 18/5

01:10-17:10

1 stop33h 00m

$2,905

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

19:30-19:55

2 stops55h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 26/4

02:00-18:00

2 stops57h 00m

$5,011

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

06:00-02:25

1 stop27h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 26/4

02:20-22:05

1 stop36h 45m

$5,075

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

19:40-22:00

1 stop33h 20m

$656

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

12:50-15:10

3 stops33h 20m

$672

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Riyadh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Riyadh

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 28 March 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 2 April 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 2 April 2025.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

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

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 $1,116 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SriLankan Airlines and Philippine Airlines, starting at $1,720 and $1,808 round-trip. 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Riyadh

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China EasternCheapest$939Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,079Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,128Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,658Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,748Average$2,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,248Average$2,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,787Average$3,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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