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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport from $1,049

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MEL
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Wed 17/1207:45RUH - MEL
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/120:15MEL - RUH
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,578
Wed 17/1222:35RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 5/117:25MEL - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/12$4,087

Find flight deals from Riyadh to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,049

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,104
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($350 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/1

13:25-11:50

2 stops38h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

15:10-17:40

2 stops34h 30m

$1,049

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 14/2

10:30-17:00

1 stop22h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

18:20-09:00

1 stop22h 40m

$1,390

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 14/2

07:45-04:55

3 stops37h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

07:45-06:45

3 stops31h 00m

$1,461

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 14/2

07:45-07:25

2 stops39h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

13:10-06:45

2 stops25h 35m

$1,488

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/2

16:40-23:20

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

23:40-19:00

1 stop27h 20m

$1,499

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/1

06:45-23:45

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

13:10-13:15

3 stops32h 05m

$1,500

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/1

16:40-05:45

1 stop29h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

23:40-12:40

1 stop21h 00m

$1,502

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 26/12

12:00-05:40

3 stops33h 40m

$1,911

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 28/12

16:00-08:30

3 stops56h 30m

$1,961

RiyadhMelbourne

RUH - MEL

RUHMEL

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/12

00:55-05:40

3 stops44h 45m

$1,965

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,483.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 29m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 16 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,332 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,332 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,332 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

AMD - AUH

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Riyadh to Melbourne?

    Located just 30.1 km from the city centre, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Riyadh. Booking flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and IndiGo fly from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport in about 22h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 10m. The distance between Riyadh and Melbourne Airport is about 12342 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at $1,281, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport.. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $783. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Riyadh to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Melbourne 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 airline flying from Riyadh to Melbourne

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,281Average$2,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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