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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh from $660

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RUH
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,120

One-way from

$728

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,671
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 22/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Riyadh
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 11 July 2025.

Sun 24/811:00MEL - RUH
1 stop37h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 31/820:50RUH - MEL
1 stop29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/7$1,120
Sun 3/807:00MEL - RUH
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/818:50RUH - MEL
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,199
Sat 8/1117:25MEL - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 15/1122:35RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,528
Mon 8/910:20MEL - RUH
1 stop40h 50mChina Southern
Sat 13/922:10RUH - MEL
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7$1,633
Tue 25/1112:05MEL - RUH
2 stops26h 40mIndiGo
Mon 8/1207:45RUH - MEL
2 stops38h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 9/7$1,726

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Riyadh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 31/8

20:50-09:00

1 stop29h 10m

$1,120

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

07:00-08:20

3 stops32h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 16/8

18:50-20:15

3 stops42h 25m

$1,199

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

17:25-21:30

1 stop36h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 15/11

22:35-15:55

1 stop33h 20m

$1,528

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

10:20-20:10

1 stop40h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 13/9

22:10-08:40

1 stop27h 30m

$1,633

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

12:05-06:45

2 stops26h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 8/12

07:45-06:15

2 stops38h 30m

$1,726

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

22:30-23:45

3 stops57h 15m

$660

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

$728

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 2/12

08:00-17:30

1 stop41h 30m

$1,108

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

17:25-21:30

1 stop36h 05m

$1,178

MelbourneRiyadh

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

00:45-22:40

1 stop29h 55m

$1,389

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Deals found on 9/7

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 27 June 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Riyadh, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Southern, China Eastern, andSriLankan Airlines from Melbourne to Riyadh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 3
10.0
Excellent

Puey cheng,Apr 2025

SIN - CAN

Seats are clean and comfortable. Most important, the leg room is wider than many other airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh, you will be flying into King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 30.1 km from the centre vof the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 7 airlines have flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $1,120, China Eastern will fly you from Melbourne to Riyadh and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,528 and $1,633, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$913Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$942Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,360Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,783Average$2,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,072Average$2,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,098Average$2,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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