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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $626

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Thu 12/1122:30
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop28h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 16/1121:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/7$1,300
Thu 10/912:00
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/905:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$1,414
Thu 19/1113:25
MEL
-
RUH
3 stops41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/1110:30
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,507
Thu 12/1113:00
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops38h 10m
China Eastern
Fri 25/1221:10
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/7$1,511
Mon 28/1220:15
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop32h 45m
Air China
Tue 26/122:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop30h 05m
Air China
Deal found 28/7$1,544
Thu 10/912:00
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/904:05
RUH
-
MEL
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,632
Thu 10/912:00
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/905:55
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,642

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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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,300

One-way from

$626

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,541
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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20/10
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($505 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($136 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

22:30-19:10

1 stop28h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/11

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,300

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

12:00-16:00

2 stops35h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 15/9

04:20-09:45

2 stops22h 25m

$1,682
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

12:05-03:35

2 stops23h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 24/12

04:15-10:15

2 stops22h 00m

$1,721

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

07:45-03:05

2 stops26h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/8

21:00-08:20

2 stops28h 20m

$1,850

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

15:10-16:30

2 stops33h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 16/11

21:10-09:25

2 stops28h 15m

$1,904

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

07:00-03:05

3 stops27h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

16:05-11:15

2 stops36h 10m

$1,919

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

16:10-21:20

1 stop36h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 14/10

22:30-15:40

1 stop33h 10m

$2,207

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 31/1

21:10-23:50

1 stop42h 40m

$2,246
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

22:35-04:25

2 stops37h 50m

$626

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

12:00-16:00

2 stops35h 00m

$736

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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 $780). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,672). 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 1 August 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
8.0
Very Good
135 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.0
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
135 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.0
China Southern
7.4
Good
166 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
135 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.0
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
135 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.0
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
135 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.0

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 4 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh will take you 28h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12342 km.

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

    China Eastern, at $784, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Oman Air. China Eastern is priced at 51% 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 $507 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $632 and IndiGo from $680 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 $780). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,672). 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 1 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$784Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,087Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,184Average$1,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,271Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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