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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh from $852

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Wed 3/611:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop38h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 11/621:35
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,216
Wed 2/911:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop38h 35m
China Eastern
Sun 6/921:35
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,270
Thu 28/521:30
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop28h 05m
China Eastern
Thu 4/621:35
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/4$1,340
Sat 30/511:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop38h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 6/621:35
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/4$1,351
Thu 28/512:00
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/604:20
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,373
Sat 30/512:00
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/622:30
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,375
Sun 31/514:50
MEL
-
RUH
2 stops46h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/604:20
RUH
-
MEL
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,663
Wed 3/611:00
MEL
-
RUH
1 stop38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/616:00
RUH
-
MEL
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,674

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,216

One-way from

$852

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,506
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

11:00-18:35

1 stop38h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/6

21:35-09:00

1 stop28h 25m

$1,227

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

11:00-18:35

1 stop38h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/9

21:35-09:00

1 stop28h 25m

$1,270

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

12:00-18:35

2 stops37h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 4/6

04:20-15:50

1 stop28h 30m

$1,373

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

12:00-18:35

2 stops37h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/6

14:55-22:20

2 stops24h 25m

$1,613

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

07:45-03:05

2 stops26h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 29/7

21:00-11:15

2 stops31h 15m

$1,711

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

07:45-15:15

2 stops38h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 10/6

03:55-08:20

2 stops21h 25m

$1,776

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

23:30-03:05

2 stops34h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/9

21:00-08:20

2 stops28h 20m

$1,815
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

07:45-03:05

2 stops26h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 29/7

16:05-04:40

3 stops29h 35m

$1,903

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:00-06:45

2 stops25h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 29/7

21:35-12:40

1 stop32h 05m

$1,992
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:00-06:45

2 stops25h 45m

$859

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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 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 10 April 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh (average of $1,008). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,207). 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 17 April 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
119 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
119 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
119 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
119 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
119 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
119 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
119 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

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 38h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12342 km.

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

    SriLankan Airlines, at $747, 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 46% 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 $497 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $527 and IndiGo from $666 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh (average of $1,008). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,207). 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$747Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$835Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,066Average$2,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,190Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,476Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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