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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $1,083

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
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 3 January 2026.

Sat 24/114:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 7/221:10RUH - MEL
1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 31/12$1,083
Sat 24/112:00MEL - RUH
1 stop39h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 1/221:10RUH - MEL
1 stop30h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/1$1,267
Sun 15/213:10MEL - RUH
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/209:25RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,268
Tue 10/213:10MEL - RUH
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/207:45RUH - MEL
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,276
Mon 2/308:40MEL - RUH
1 stop21h 25mChina Southern
Wed 15/422:10RUH - MEL
1 stop38h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 1/1$1,339
Sat 24/113:10MEL - RUH
2 stops44h 10mIndiGo
Fri 6/202:20RUH - MEL
2 stops47h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 31/12$1,346
Sat 24/114:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 29/121:15RUH - MEL
1 stop28h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/1$1,349

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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 3 January 2026.

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$1,083

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,836
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/1-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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Melbourne

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Riyadh

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Price

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

14:00-19:10

1 stop37h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 7/2

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,083

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

10:00-06:45

3 stops28h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/2

09:25-05:00

3 stops35h 35m

$1,319

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

08:40-22:05

1 stop21h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/4

22:10-19:20

1 stop38h 10m

$1,339

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/2

21:10-14:05

1 stop32h 55m

$1,379

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

00:50-04:25

1 stop35h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 18/4

05:55-23:05

1 stop34h 10m

$1,409

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

12:00-19:10

1 stop39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/1

21:10-10:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,418

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

13:10-06:45

2 stops25h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/4

07:45-06:15

2 stops39h 30m

$1,439

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

08:40-22:05

1 stop21h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/2

23:35-05:40

3 stops46h 05m

$1,497

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

08:40-22:05

1 stop21h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/4

07:45-06:15

2 stops39h 30m

$1,536

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Deals found on 31/12

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh is 67 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh (average of $895). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,558). 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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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 3 January 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
113 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
113 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2
China Southern
7.5
Good
123 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,351 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2
China Eastern
7.2
Good
184 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
78 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
113 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2

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 7 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh will take you 21h 25m. 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 $821, 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 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh (average of $895). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,558). 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 3 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$821Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$936Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,278Average$2,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,393Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,595Average$1,916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,032Average$2,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,137Average$2,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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