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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh from $792

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 June 2026.

Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 30/1121:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,212
Wed 18/1112:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1121:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/6$1,315
Wed 25/1112:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 29/1121:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6$1,325
Wed 18/1112:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 22/1121:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/6$1,398
Tue 3/1112:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1110:30
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,506
Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1111:30
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,538
Thu 6/823:30
MEL
-
RUH
3 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/820:05
RUH
-
MEL
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$1,554

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,212

One-way from

$792

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,315
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($571 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/11

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,212

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/11

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,315

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 29/11

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,325

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/11

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,398

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/11

16:40-20:40

2 stops20h 00m

$1,680
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

12:05-06:45

2 stops25h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/8

10:10-15:50

1 stop22h 40m

$1,686

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

15:10-03:35

2 stops20h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 29/11

21:10-09:25

2 stops28h 15m

$1,744

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

22:30-19:10

1 stop28h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 27/1

10:30-17:00

1 stop22h 30m

$1,767

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

12:05-05:30

2 stops24h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/8

21:40-16:50

1 stop36h 10m

$1,773
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

07:25-09:55

3 stops57h 30m

$939

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh (average of $676). Flying from Melbourne to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Riyadh?

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 27 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Oman Air,China Southern, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne to Riyadh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.7
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.7
China Southern
7.5
Good
154 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.7
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,465 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.7
China Eastern
7.3
Good
226 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.7

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh, you will be flying into King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 30.1 km from the centre vof the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Riyadh?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Riyadh in 39h 10m. Fly via China Eastern to get the fastest option. The distance from Melbourne to Riyadh is about 12342 km.

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

    Currently priced at $799, China Eastern will fly you from Melbourne to Riyadh and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,108 and $1,238, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $516. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Riyadh for a low price.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh (average of $676). Flying from Melbourne to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Riyadh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$799Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,108Average$2,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,238Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,400Average$1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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