Are there direct flights from New York to Riyadh?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from New York to Riyadh constituted a small portion of the available options, accounting for 4.4% of all flights. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encountered one layover. This suggests that the majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from New York to Riyadh has a median duration of 12 hours and 15 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 16 hours and 50 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 10,480 kilometers. Travelers should account for the additional time when choosing a connecting flight.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from New York to Riyadh. 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 made up a smaller share of available options, at 5.9% of all flights in the trailing 90 days.

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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: $687 - $1,179

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

The regular price range for this route is $687 to $1179. The current lowest deal is $686 with Royal Jordanian for travel from Sep 17-Sep 24.

now $686

Low $687

High $1,179

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$763

$929

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$1,030

$803

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$772

$904

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$760

$904

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

$778

$772

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

$754

$772

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

$1,071 → $737

31%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$1,045 → $737

29%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$984 → $691

30%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,000 → $759

24%

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New York - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to RUH are below the typical level, with a median price of $821.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to RUH, with a median price of $442.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 18h 10m

The typical flight duration from New York to Riyadh is 18 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.6% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia offers direct flights on this route, with at least 1 deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from New York to Riyadh are frequent, appearing multiple times within 30 days.

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 before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $728. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1571, while booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $2145. Travelers booking 60+ days in advance found an average price of $746, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be found.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Riyadh was considered to be $652 or less. The median price for this route was $1024. Fares exceeding $1475 were in the higher price range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

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. November also presented a relatively lower median price of $563.

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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: $687 - $1,179

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

The regular price range for this route is $687 to $1179. The current lowest deal is $686 with Royal Jordanian for travel from Sep 17-Sep 24.

now $686

Low $687

High $1,179

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$763

$929

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$1,030

$803

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$772

$904

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

Etihad Airways

$760

$904

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

$778

$772

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Riyadh

New York (JFK) - Riyadh (RUH)

$754

$772

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

$1,071 → $737

31%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$1,045 → $737

29%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$984 → $691

30%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$1,000 → $759

24%

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 NYC to RUH are below the typical level, with a median price of $821.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the lowest prices

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to RUH, with a median price of $442.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 18h 10m

The typical flight duration from New York to Riyadh is 18 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.6% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia offers direct flights on this route, with at least 1 deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from New York to Riyadh are frequent, appearing multiple times within 30 days.

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.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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From JFK

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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 the lowest prices

Flights are typically 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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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?

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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

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 the lowest prices

Flights are typically 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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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?