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Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Beijing

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Riyadh to Beijing

September 1 - September 14

Cheapest
Earliest

RUH - Beijing

$510

$472

Round trip

October 17 - October 25

RUH - Beijing

$542

$473

Round trip

December 23 - December 30

Best

RUH - Beijing

$644

$482

Round trip

October 21 - October 28

RUH - Beijing

$543

$488

Round trip

November 10 - November 25

RUH - Beijing

$512

$488

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November 23 - November 30

RUH - Beijing

$512

$488

Round trip

December 14 - December 17

RUH - Beijing

$644

$488

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December 13 - December 16

RUH - Beijing

$645

$488

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September 3 - September 17

RUH - Beijing

$510

$489

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September 7 - September 16

RUH - Beijing

$523

$489

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Insights for flights from Riyadh to Beijing

Most itineraries for flights from Riyadh to Beijing connect at least once, with only 4.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely have one or more stops on your journey.
Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Riyadh to Beijing, fares typically range from $487–$857, with a median of $710. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.
The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Beijing is typically in December, with a median fare of $317. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $317. Following closely, February presents a median fare of $330, making these months the most economical for this route.
A typical journey from Riyadh to Beijing takes approximately 20h 5m, including connections. This duration accounts for the layovers common on this long-haul route. The overall distance between Riyadh and Beijing is 6596 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Beijing

Regular price: $433 - $679

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Beijing are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $433 and $679. The current lowest deal is $472 with Etihad Airways, for travel from September 1 to September 14.

now $472

Low $433

High $679

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Beijing

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Beijing is January, with a median price of $317. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $978. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $317

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $978

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Beijing

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Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Beijing

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Beijing

Qatar Airways

Riyadh (RUH) - Beijing (PKX)

Qatar Airways

$656

$669

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Beijing

Saudia

Riyadh (RUH) - Beijing (PKX)

Saudia

$654

$607

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Beijing

Qatar Airways

Riyadh (RUH) - Beijing (PEK)

Qatar Airways

$628

$660

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Beijing

Qatar Airways

Riyadh (RUH) - Beijing (PEK)

Qatar Airways

$628

$664

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Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Beijing

Qatar Airways

Riyadh (RUH) - Beijing (PKX)

Qatar Airways

$502

$527

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Beijing

Qatar Airways

Riyadh (RUH) - Beijing (PKX)

Qatar Airways

$496

$522

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Riyadh to Beijing

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$644  →  $482

25%

10 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 30

$651  →  $489

25%

11 nights

Dec 20 - Dec 31

$657  →  $498

24%

15 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 19

$640  →  $490

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Beijing

Riyadh - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Riyadh to Beijing are below the typical level, with deals around $472.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Beijing, with median prices at $317.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 20h 5m

Flights from Riyadh to Beijing typically take 20 hours and 5 minutes, making it a long-haul journey.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 4.4% of deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $472 was found on Etihad Airways via Skyscanner for September 1-September 14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Riyadh to Beijing appear frequently, about 0.57 deals per day.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a good option for flights from Riyadh to Beijing.

📍 ~30 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$472

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Riyadh to Beijing.

📍 ~50 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$472

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is an arrival option for flights from Riyadh to Beijing.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$655

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International is the primary international gateway for Beijing with an extensive flight network.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (subject to significant ground traffic congestion)

💸 Flights from ~$655

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a state-of-the-art secondary hub with excellent high-speed rail connections.

📍 ~45 km from destination city (located further south of the city center than PEK)

💸 Flights from ~$472

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a less crowded alternative, connected to Beijing via high-speed rail.

📍 ~115 km from destination city (requires intercity travel and transfer from rail to airport shuttle)

💸 Flights from ~$2169

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International (SJW)

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International is a low-cost alternative for Beijing travelers with integrated air-rail services.

📍 ~230 km from destination city (significant distance from Beijing)

💸 Flights from ~$1269

Jinan Yaoqiang International (TNA)

Jinan Yaoqiang International is a major regional hub, accessible via the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway.

📍 ~360 km from destination city (travel time from Beijing is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours by train)

💸 Flights from ~$1034

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Riyadh to Beijing is typically 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $507. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 14-27 days out average $685, while those booked 0-6 days before departure average $855. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Beijing is considered to be $487 or less. The median price for this route was $710. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $857 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $487 threshold.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Beijing, with median prices of $317 for both months. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $330. These months are significantly more affordable than the annual median price of $710, offering travelers the best opportunities for savings.