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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $544

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
27 Feb — 6 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 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/320:15
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop32h 40m
Air China
Fri 20/323:15
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop32h 25m
Air China
Deal found 27/1$1,172
Sat 14/313:10
MEL
-
RUH
3 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/321:35
RUH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,193
Thu 12/301:00
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/304:30
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,234
Tue 24/213:10
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/309:25
RUH
-
MEL
3 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,242

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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,172

One-way from

$544

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,619
Air China
  • Air China
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Melbourne

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Riyadh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

20:15-20:55

1 stop32h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/3

23:15-15:40

1 stop32h 25m

$1,172

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

13:10-20:20

3 stops39h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/3

21:35-10:05

2 stops28h 30m

$1,193

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

13:10-06:45

2 stops25h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/3

11:35-23:45

2 stops28h 10m

$1,244

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

13:10-15:00

3 stops33h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/3

07:45-21:20

3 stops29h 35m

$1,272

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

00:25-04:25

1 stop35h 00m

$544

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

07:00-14:15

3 stops38h 15m

$609

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

01:30-03:05

3 stops33h 35m

$664

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

20:15-20:55

1 stop32h 40m

$776

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Deals found on 26/1

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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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh is 85 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 $789). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). 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 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Oman Air, Etihad Airways, andChina Southern 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
114 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
114 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
114 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,376 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
114 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
114 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
114 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
114 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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 7 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh will take you 32h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12342 km.

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

    SriLankan Airlines, at $791, 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 48% 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 $540 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $580 and Etihad Airways from $684 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 $789). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$902Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,231Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,342Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,537Average$1,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,895Average$2,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$2,059Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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