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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riyadh from $663

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MEL — RUH
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
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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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$1,590

One-way from

$1,131
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 39% potential price drop
From Melbourne to Riyadh King Khaled Intl
One-way flight from Melbourne to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Riyadh?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 20% on the overall cost on flights from Melbourne to Riyadh.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh?

Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh at least 58 days early can save you up to 99% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne to Riyadh for as little as $1,834 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,925 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Riyadh from Melbourne. Prices for October average $2,563 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,336. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a October flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh (MEL - RUH)?

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Riyadh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SriLankan Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Riyadh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced SriLankan Airlines flights heading from Melbourne to Riyadh. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 2/417:10MEL - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 6/422:20RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,642
Tue 2/412:00MEL - RUH
2 stops41h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 6/422:20RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,717
Mon 29/416:10MEL - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 2/522:20RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,754
Mon 1/417:10MEL - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 30/422:20RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,786
Mon 29/416:10MEL - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 2/522:20RUH - MEL
2 stops42h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,831
Sun 31/300:30MEL - RUH
2 stops28h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 30/422:20RUH - MEL
1 stop33h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/3$2,148

Cheap Oman Air flights from Melbourne to Riyadh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Oman Air for the route between Melbourne and Riyadh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Oman Air flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Riyadh. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 29/421:00MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 05mOman Air
Thu 2/516:25RUH - MEL
2 stops41h 20mOman Air
Deal found 17/3$1,981
Mon 29/421:00MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 05mOman Air
Wed 1/503:55RUH - MEL
2 stops36h 35mOman Air
Deal found 17/3$2,017
Mon 29/421:00MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 05mOman Air
Wed 1/503:55RUH - MEL
2 stops21h 05mOman Air
Deal found 16/3$2,054
Mon 1/422:00MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 05mOman Air
Mon 29/403:55RUH - MEL
2 stops29h 50mOman Air
Deal found 17/3$2,075

Cheap Melbourne to Riyadh flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Riyadh specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Riyadh in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/412:00RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,301
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/408:00RUH - MEL
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,312
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/403:55RUH - MEL
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,362
Mon 8/405:15MEL - RUH
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/401:25RUH - MEL
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,371
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/403:55RUH - MEL
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,373
Mon 8/412:45MEL - RUH
3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/410:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,394
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/409:10RUH - MEL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,399
Mon 8/412:45MEL - RUH
3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/411:10RUH - MEL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,411
Sun 7/400:30MEL - RUH
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/410:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,420

Melbourne to Riyadh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Riyadh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Riyadh in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/412:00RUH - MEL
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,301
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/408:00RUH - MEL
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,312
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/403:55RUH - MEL
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,362
Mon 8/405:15MEL - RUH
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/401:25RUH - MEL
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,371
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/403:55RUH - MEL
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,373
Mon 8/412:45MEL - RUH
3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/410:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,394
Wed 10/405:15MEL - RUH
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/409:10RUH - MEL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,399
Mon 8/412:45MEL - RUH
3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/411:10RUH - MEL
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,411
Sun 7/400:30MEL - RUH
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/410:05RUH - MEL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,420

One-way flights to Riyadh from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Riyadh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Melbourne to Riyadh. Users needing a return flight from Melbourne to Riyadh should utilise the search form above.
Tue 7/521:20MEL - RUH
3 stops57h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$663
Tue 7/521:20MEL - RUH
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$687
Mon 6/501:10MEL - RUH
3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$759
Mon 1/401:30MEL - RUH
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$762
Mon 1/401:10MEL - RUH
3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$789
Tue 2/421:20MEL - RUH
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$792
Mon 6/501:10MEL - RUH
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$803
Tue 2/406:45MEL - RUH
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$858
Tue 7/506:30MEL - RUH
1 stop41h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,131

Find flights from Melbourne to Riyadh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Riyadh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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Any airport

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$1,301 - $2,982

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MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 10/4

2 stops37h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 17/4

3 stops35h 15m

$1,301

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 10/4

3 stops44h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 17/4

3 stops39h 15m

$1,312

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 10/4

2 stops37h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 16/4

3 stops43h 20m

$1,362

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 8/4

3 stops43h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 15/4

3 stops43h 35m

$1,371

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Wed 10/4

3 stops37h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 16/4

3 stops43h 20m

$1,373

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 2/4

1 stop36h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/4

1 stop33h 20m

$1,642

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Tue 2/4

2 stops41h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/4

1 stop33h 20m

$1,717

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 29/4

2 stops37h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 2/5

2 stops41h 20m

$1,981

MelbourneRiyadh King Khaled Intl

MEL - RUH

MELRUH

Melbourne

Mon 1/4

2 stops24h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 5/4

1 stop18h 35m

$2,982

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When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 71 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Riyadh by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Riyadh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Riyadh is currently $805 while a return flight costs $1,671. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riyadh (average of $0). Flying from Melbourne to Riyadh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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.

Temperature and rainfall in Riyadh by month

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RUH

Temperature

14 - 36 °C

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 19 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air and Emirates from Melbourne to Riyadh have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.4
Good
1,327 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.3
Good
143 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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?

    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. 5 airlines have flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Riyadh for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Riyadh for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,301, but on average you can expect to pay $1,489.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Riyadh round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,642, SriLankan Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Riyadh and back. In addition to SriLankan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. SriLankan Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Riyadh?

  • What does MEL to RUH mean?

    MEL stands for Melbourne Airport, while RUH stands for Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,306Average$2,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest$2,135Average$2,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,171Average$2,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,594Average$3,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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