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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $716

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
27 Jun — 4 Jul1
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 28 May 2026.

Sun 1/1112:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 22/1121:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/5$1,188
Tue 17/1122:30
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Sat 21/1121:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5$1,292
Tue 21/700:30
MEL
-
RUH
3 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1016:00
RUH
-
MEL
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5$1,457
Sat 25/700:35
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/816:50
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5$1,584
Thu 22/1008:45
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1117:10
RUH
-
MEL
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5$1,664
Sat 21/1100:30
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/217:10
RUH
-
MEL
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5$1,667
Tue 9/600:35
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/616:50
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,711
Tue 9/613:25
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/622:30
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/5$1,714

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 28 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,188

One-way from

$716

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,352
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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14/10
  • 14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 28 May 2026.
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MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

22:30-19:10

1 stop28h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/11

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,292

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

07:45-03:05

2 stops26h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/8

16:05-06:15

2 stops31h 10m

$1,798

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

07:45-03:05

2 stops26h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 21/10

16:05-09:20

2 stops33h 15m

$1,800

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 25/7

23:30-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/8

03:55-06:15

2 stops43h 20m

$1,823

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

23:40-03:25

2 stops35h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 24/11

21:10-11:15

2 stops30h 05m

$1,832

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

00:35-04:25

1 stop34h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 27/7

06:30-19:40

2 stops30h 10m

$1,840

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

07:45-03:05

2 stops26h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 13/6

21:00-08:20

2 stops28h 20m

$1,909
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

16:10-12:15

2 stops27h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 15/6

20:00-22:05

1 stop19h 05m

$1,993

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

13:25-06:45

2 stops24h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/6

15:30-22:20

2 stops23h 50m

$1,998

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

07:45-03:05

2 stops26h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/6

16:05-06:15

3 stops31h 10m

$2,267

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

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh (average of $767). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). 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 Airport to Riyadh?

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 28 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Oman Air,China Southern, andEtihad Airways from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.1
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.1
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.1
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.1
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
84 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
130 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Located just 30.1 km from the city centre, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riyadh from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to King Khaled Intl (RUH) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh will take you 26h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12342 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    SriLankan Airlines, at $750, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Etihad Airways. SriLankan Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $498 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $622 and IndiGo from $668 one-way.

  • 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 Airport to Riyadh?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh (average of $767). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover the top 5 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 28 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$750Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$771Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,070Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,195Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,351Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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