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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Sydney from $540

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — SYD
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Sydney (SYD). 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,178

One-way from

$540

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,805
3/9-17/9
  • 3/9-17/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Sydney
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($964 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($321 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Wed 3/907:15RUH - SYD
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/909:15SYD - RUH
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,178
Mon 1/904:20RUH - SYD
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/911:00SYD - RUH
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,311
Mon 1/904:20RUH - SYD
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/911:00SYD - RUH
1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,349
Sun 28/904:55RUH - SYD
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1010:15SYD - RUH
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,435

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Riyadh

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 3/9

07:15-19:30

3 stops29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

09:15-10:55

3 stops32h 40m

$1,178

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/9

04:20-20:00

3 stops32h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

$1,311

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/9

04:20-19:30

3 stops32h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

11:00-17:50

1 stop37h 50m

$1,349

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 28/9

04:55-19:30

3 stops31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

09:40-08:20

3 stops30h 40m

$1,400

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 13/9

22:35-11:35

3 stops54h 00m

$540

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 29/11

04:25-18:50

3 stops30h 25m

$554

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 16/10

06:10-21:00

3 stops54h 50m

$569

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/11

00:05-11:30

2 stops51h 25m

$570

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 15/12

07:15-20:35

3 stops29h 20m

$685

RiyadhSydney

RUH - SYD

RUHSYD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/10

13:55-07:50

3 stops34h 55m

$751

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Deals found on 14/8

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Riyadh to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Riyadh to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Sydney?

Share of one-stop return flights from Riyadh to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 65% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Sydney on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Sydney?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Riyadh to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,951.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Riyadh to Sydney?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 14m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Riyadh to Sydney?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 47m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Riyadh to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Etihad Airways, at $1,309, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Sydney.. This flight start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Sydney 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 Riyadh to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Riyadh to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 airline flying from Riyadh to Sydney

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,309Average$2,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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