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Cheap flights from Sydney to Riyadh from $738

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RUH
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Riyadh King Khaled Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 20 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,201

One-way from

$738

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,684
3/7-10/7
  • 3/7-10/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 50m total
  • Sydney to Riyadh
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($541 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($138 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Riyadh

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 May 2025.

Thu 3/721:00SYD - RUH
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/716:55RUH - SYD
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,201
Thu 3/720:30SYD - RUH
1 stop28h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 10/720:50RUH - SYD
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/5$1,471
Sun 21/916:10SYD - RUH
1 stop36h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 5/1022:20RUH - SYD
1 stop33h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,592
Tue 1/710:10SYD - RUH
1 stop38h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/718:55RUH - SYD
1 stop30h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,995
Thu 3/711:30SYD - RUH
2 stops38h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 14/721:35RUH - SYD
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/5$2,504
Fri 4/711:45SYD - RUH
2 stops30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/701:25RUH - SYD
2 stops34h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/5$2,639
Tue 15/710:00SYD - RUH
2 stops24h 05mOman Air
Wed 23/716:25RUH - SYD
2 stops34h 20mOman Air
Deal found 19/5$2,666
Mon 7/720:45SYD - RUH
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 13/715:30RUH - SYD
2 stops23h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5$3,170
Mon 7/709:15SYD - RUH
2 stops35h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 15/715:30RUH - SYD
2 stops23h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/5$3,402
Tue 1/721:30SYD - RUH
2 stops31h 50mGulf Air
Sat 12/716:00RUH - SYD
2 stops31h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 19/5$3,456
Sun 6/722:10SYD - RUH
2 stops46h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 10/705:00RUH - SYD
2 stops22h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/5$3,860
Tue 1/714:40SYD - RUH
2 stops39h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 8/700:35RUH - SYD
2 stops45h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5$4,733

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SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/7

21:00-21:40

2 stops31h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/7

16:55-14:15

2 stops38h 20m

$1,201

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/7

20:30-17:50

1 stop28h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/7

20:50-12:35

1 stop32h 45m

$1,471

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/9

16:10-21:15

1 stop36h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 5/10

22:20-15:55

1 stop33h 35m

$1,592

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

10:10-17:15

1 stop38h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/7

18:55-08:00

1 stop30h 05m

$1,995

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/7

07:40-20:25

1 stop19h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/7

21:35-10:25

2 stops29h 50m

$2,504

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/7

11:45-11:15

2 stops30h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/7

01:25-19:00

2 stops34h 35m

$2,639

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

10:00-03:05

2 stops24h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 23/7

16:25-09:45

2 stops34h 20m

$2,666

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

20:45-10:15

1 stop20h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 13/7

15:30-22:20

2 stops23h 50m

$3,170

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

09:15-14:00

2 stops35h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 15/7

15:30-22:20

2 stops23h 50m

$3,402

SydneyRiyadh

SYD - RUH

SYDRUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

21:30-22:20

2 stops31h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 12/7

16:00-06:10

2 stops31h 10m

$3,456

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/5

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Riyadh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Riyadh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Riyadh, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 20 May 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to Riyadh in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Riyadh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Riyadh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 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 20 May 2025.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Riyadh is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SriLankan Airlines and Oman Air, starting at $1,592 and $2,666 round-trip. China Eastern is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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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China EasternCheapest$948Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,049Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,097Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,528Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,700Average$2,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,181Average$2,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,711Average$3,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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