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$628+ Cheap flights to Riyadh

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RUH
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Riyadh in 2025

Find the latest flights to Riyadh in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 4 July 2025.

Return from

$1,194

One-way from

$628

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,929
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
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12/7
  • 12/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($483 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Fri 15/811:00SYD - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 22/820:50RUH - SYD
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/7$1,127
Sun 17/820:20SYD - RUH
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/818:50RUH - SYD
3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,269
Fri 15/819:40SYD - RUH
1 stop33h 20mAir China
Thu 21/800:05RUH - SYD
1 stop31h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/7$1,391
Tue 30/916:10SYD - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 21/1022:20RUH - SYD
2 stops23h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,591
Wed 10/910:15SYD - RUH
1 stop36h 45mChina Southern
Tue 23/922:10RUH - SYD
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 3/7$1,631

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

20:30-17:50

1 stop28h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 24/8

20:50-09:00

1 stop29h 10m

$1,194

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

20:20-23:45

2 stops34h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 24/8

18:50-20:00

3 stops42h 10m

$1,269

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

16:10-21:15

1 stop36h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 21/10

22:20-06:10

2 stops23h 50m

$1,576

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

10:15-16:00

1 stop36h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/9

22:10-08:25

1 stop27h 15m

$1,631

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

10:10-17:15

1 stop38h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 21/10

18:55-09:00

1 stop30h 05m

$1,750

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

13:05-15:15

2 stops33h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 23/9

21:00-10:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,832

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

11:45-11:15

2 stops30h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 24/9

06:15-09:45

2 stops44h 30m

$2,078

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/7

09:15-13:20

3 stops59h 05m

$628

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/7

20:30-17:50

1 stop28h 20m

$691

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/7

19:40-22:00

1 stop33h 20m

$886

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Best time to book a flight to Riyadh

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riyadh

When is the best time to book a flight 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 27 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Riyadh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Riyadh?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Riyadh takes 36 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Riyadh from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Riyadh are China Eastern, Etihad Airways and Oman Air.

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $599
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,377
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,113
Oman Air
Oman Air
From $1,095

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Riyadh are China Eastern, Air China and Philippine Airlines.

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 mm 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 4 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Philippine Airlines, andAir China to Saudi Arabia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
887 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
Air China
7.2
Good
92 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

FAQs about flying to Riyadh

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh?

    For a flight to Riyadh, you will be flying into King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 30.1 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riyadh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riyadh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riyadh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SriLankan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riyadh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh. One-way flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl typically cost $81, while return flights cost around $324.

  • How much is a return flight to Riyadh?

    A return flight to Riyadh will typically cost around $213, however they can be found for as little as $213.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riyadh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riyadh, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Riyadh King Khaled Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Riyadh King Khaled Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

    Yes. Riyadh King Khaled Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lahadhat Tented Camp is the closest property to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (0.0 km away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

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