Are there direct flights from New York to Riyadh?

Direct flights from New York to Riyadh are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, direct flights made up about 4.4% of the options. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experienced one stopover on average.

How many hours is the flight from New York to Riyadh?

The approximate distance for flights from New York to Riyadh is 10480 kilometers. A direct flight typically takes about 12 hours and 15 minutes. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 16 hours and 50 minutes, reflecting the additional travel time for connections.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from New York to Riyadh?

Historically, flying with a layover from New York to Riyadh has been cheaper than flying direct. Connecting flights had a median price of $774, while direct flights had a median price of $1359. This represents a premium of 76% for direct flights. Direct flights also constituted a smaller share of options, at 5.9%.

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New York to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Riyadh

Right now, only 3% of recent fares for flights from New York to Riyadh are classified as a good price. For travelers seeking cheap flights from New York to Riyadh, fares typically range from $652–$1475, with a median of $1024. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking.

The journey from New York to Riyadh is a long-haul flight, covering a substantial distance of 10,480 km. A typical journey, including connections, takes about 18h 10m. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 4.4% of recent fares are for non-stop flights.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Riyadh? The data indicates that August is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $442. Following closely are September, with a median fare of $453, and November, where the median fare is $563. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from New York to Riyadh

Regular price: $664 - $1,182

Prices for flights from New York to Riyadh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Riyadh is between $664 and $1182. The current lowest deal is $651 with Air India Limited, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 18.

now $651

Low $664

High $1,182

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Riyadh

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to RUH is August, with a median price of $442. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2030. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $442

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,030

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Riyadh

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from New York to Riyadh

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$743

$765

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Riyadh

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$1,174 → $800

32%

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$1,098 → $811

26%

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$1,102 → $817

26%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$989 → $718

27%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Riyadh

New York - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Riyadh are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for prices around $442

Historically, August, September, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 10m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 18 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is one airline that offers direct flights from New York to Riyadh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Riyadh are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Consider Newark Liberty International for flights to Riyadh, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$687

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to Riyadh, providing various travel options.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$687

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers another option for departing to Riyadh, conveniently located for many travelers.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$687

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,147

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Riyadh from New York.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$737

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

King Fahd International (DMM) is a major international hub within the same country, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~380 km from Riyadh (approximately 4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$766

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Riyadh is typically 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $728. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1571. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also offered competitive pricing, with an average of $746 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a fare of $652 or less for a flight from New York to Riyadh is considered a good price. The median price for this route was $1024. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically observed at $1475 or less.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Riyadh, with a median price of $442. September also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $453. In contrast, the annual median price for this route was $1024, indicating significant savings during these months.

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New York to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from New York to Riyadh

Regular price: $664 - $1,182

Prices for flights from New York to Riyadh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Riyadh is between $664 and $1182. The current lowest deal is $651 with Air India Limited, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 18.

now $651

Low $664

High $1,182

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Riyadh

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to RUH is August, with a median price of $442. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2030. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $442

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,030

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Riyadh

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from New York to Riyadh

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$740

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$743

$765

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Riyadh

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

$1,174 → $800

32%

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$1,098 → $811

26%

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$1,102 → $817

26%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$989 → $718

27%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Riyadh

New York - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Riyadh are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for prices around $442

Historically, August, September, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 10m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 18 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is one airline that offers direct flights from New York to Riyadh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Riyadh are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Consider Newark Liberty International for flights to Riyadh, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$687

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub for flights to Riyadh, providing various travel options.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$687

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers another option for departing to Riyadh, conveniently located for many travelers.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$687

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,147

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Riyadh from New York.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$737

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

King Fahd International (DMM) is a major international hub within the same country, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~380 km from Riyadh (approximately 4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$766

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

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Best Elite deals to Riyadh

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From EWR

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Nov 21

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

94% AI deal score

$2,680

$1,531

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Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 01

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

93% AI deal score

$18,800

$6,771

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From JFK

Elite

Dec 01

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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$18,836

$6,771

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From JFK

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Dec 01

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

93% AI deal score

$19,162

$6,771

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From JFK

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Dec 02

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

93% AI deal score

$19,061

$6,771

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From JFK

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Dec 02

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$18,964

$6,771

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From JFK

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Business Class

From JFK

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Cheap Flights from New York to Riyadh

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Riyadh

New York to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from New York to Riyadh

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Riyadh

Direct flights from New York to Riyadh

Last-minute flights going from New York to Riyadh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Riyadh

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Riyadh

New York - Riyadh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for prices around $442

Flights typically take 18h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

Best Elite deals to Riyadh

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Dec 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

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

What's a cheap fare from New York to Riyadh?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New York to Riyadh?

Are there direct flights from New York to Riyadh?

How many hours is the flight from New York to Riyadh?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from New York to Riyadh?

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Riyadh from other cities

New York to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from New York to Riyadh

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Riyadh

Direct flights from New York to Riyadh

Last-minute flights going from New York to Riyadh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Riyadh

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Riyadh

New York - Riyadh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in August for prices around $442

Flights typically take 18h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New York main airports to depart from

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

Best Elite deals to Riyadh

Nov 21

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

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

What's a cheap fare from New York to Riyadh?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New York to Riyadh?