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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh from $491

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
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 19 February 2026.

Sun 8/301:25
MEL
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RUH
1 stop35h 00m
Cebu Pacific
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 16/2$937
Mon 9/306:15
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,008
Sun 8/301:25
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop35h 00m
Cebu Pacific
Sat 14/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 16/2$1,030
Sat 7/301:25
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop35h 00m
Cebu Pacific
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 16/2$1,063
Sun 8/306:15
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,086
Mon 16/312:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 23/321:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,104
Thu 12/313:10
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,125
Sat 7/322:35
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,145
Sat 7/301:25
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop35h 00m
Cebu Pacific
Sat 14/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop33h 05m
Cebu Pacific
Deal found 16/2$1,156
Tue 10/313:10
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,166
Wed 11/312:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 18/321:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,172
Wed 11/313:10
MEL
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RUH
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/305:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,195

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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$937

One-way from

$491

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,757
Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 8/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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19/3
  • 19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

22:30-19:10

1 stop28h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 15/3

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,200

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:00-19:10

2 stops38h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 18/3

21:10-11:00

2 stops53h 50m

$1,275

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

12:00-18:35

1 stop38h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 11/4

16:50-15:50

1 stop16h 00m

$1,288

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:00-19:10

2 stops38h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 15/3

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,309

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

11:00-18:35

1 stop38h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 12/4

22:30-15:50

1 stop34h 20m

$1,352

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:00-19:10

2 stops38h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 17/3

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,423

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 18/3

21:10-11:00

2 stops53h 50m

$1,584

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/3

21:10-11:00

2 stops53h 50m

$1,690

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

01:00-04:25

2 stops35h 25m

$491

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

00:35-04:25

1 stop35h 50m

$573

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

Booking 85 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.

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 $776). Flying from Melbourne to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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.

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 19 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Oman Air, Etihad Airways, andChina Southern 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
115 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,405 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1
China Southern
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 7 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 28h 40m. 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 $778, SriLankan Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Riyadh and back. In addition to SriLankan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $848 and $1,094, respectively. SriLankan Airlines is currently priced 46% 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 $504. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Etihad Airways, 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 $776). Flying from Melbourne to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover the top 7 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$848Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,094Average$2,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,319Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,499Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,863Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,025Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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