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Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

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July 8 - July 19

Cheapest

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$956

$685

Round trip

September 4 - September 20

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$782

$691

Round trip

July 1 - July 5

Best

Earliest

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$1,032

$694

Round trip

July 15 - July 30

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$925

$698

Round trip

September 2 - September 13

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$784

$711

Round trip

July 17 - July 26

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$946

$712

Round trip

August 24 - August 30

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$997

$712

Round trip

July 1 - July 16

Earliest

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$969

$717

Round trip

July 8 - July 23

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$942

$717

Round trip

July 15 - July 26

RUH - Washington, D.C.

$940

$719

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

Most itineraries for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 3.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C., the typical journey time, including connections, is approximately 25h 10m. This duration reflects the nature of long-haul travel between these two cities, often involving multiple legs.

Fares for this route typically range from $804–$1684, with a median price of $1027. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C., you will find that September offers the lowest median fare at $439. December is also a strong contender, with a median fare of $457. Following these, January presents a median fare of $672, making these three months the most affordable for this route.

The distance between Riyadh and Washington, D.C. spans approximately 10,822 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, typically requiring significant travel time and often involving connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $854 - $1,273

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. is between $854 and $1273. The current lowest deal is $684 with Royal Jordanian, for travel from July 8 to July 19.

now $684

Low $854

High $1,273

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Washington is September, with a median price of $439. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2320. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $439

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,320

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Washington, D.C.

Riyadh (RUH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Qatar Airways

$1,120

$943

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Washington, D.C.

Riyadh (RUH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,088

$877

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Washington, D.C.

Riyadh (RUH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Royal Jordanian

$1,032

$693

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Washington, D.C.

Riyadh (RUH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Royal Jordanian

$969

$716

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Washington, D.C.

Riyadh (RUH) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Royal Jordanian

$984

$719

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Washington, D.C.

Riyadh (RUH) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Air France

$1,258

$1,030

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 5

$1,032 → $694

33%

20 nights

Jul 6 - Jul 26

$1,193 → $860

28%

7 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 6

$1,224 → $916

25%

6 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 30

$997 → $711

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

Riyadh - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. are near the typical level of $1027.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices as low as $439

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $439.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 25h 10m

Flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. typically take 25h 10m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.9% of recent deals for this route are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare for this route

Historically, only 5% of deals for this route were considered a good price.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International is a convenient option for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$684

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a key arrival airport for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$684

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is a convenient arrival option for your trip to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$972

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a close arrival airport for your journey to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$827

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often viable for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$886

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. area, offering a strong domestic network.

📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1050

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.

📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1630

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and good flight availability to major East Coast hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1474

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2190

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1084. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1293. For trips planned more than 60 days out, the average price was significantly higher at $1937.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. was considered to be $804 or less. The median price for this route was $1027. Prices for the upper quartile of flights typically reached $1684 or more.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. are September and December, with median prices of $439 and $457 respectively. January also offered a relatively lower median price of $672. The annual median price for this route was $1027, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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