How many flights from Riyadh to New York are non-stop?

Direct flights from Riyadh to New York are not very common. Historically, only about 1.5% of flights on this route have been non-stop. For flights with layovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one connection.

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

The direct flight from Riyadh to New York typically takes approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 10442 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 18 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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

Historically, it has been slightly cheaper to fly with a layover from Riyadh to New York. The median price for connecting flights has been $998, while direct flights had a median price of $1016. This represents a premium of approximately 2% for direct flights. Direct flights have also accounted for a small share of the market, at about 1.9% of all flights on this route in the trailing 90 days.

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Riyadh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to New York

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Riyadh to New York, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $478. Other cost-effective options include December, where median fares are around $752, and November, with a median of $769. These months offer the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from Riyadh to New York typically range from $726–$1629, with a median price of $1107. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 10% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare may require some flexibility or patience. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 1.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Riyadh to New York. For the majority of journeys that include stops, the typical number of connections is 2. This means travelers should expect to make at least two stops on their way to New York.

A typical journey from Riyadh to New York, including connections, takes approximately 27h 8m. Given that most itineraries involve multiple stops, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 10442 km.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to New York

Regular price: $677 - $1,403

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to New York is typically between $677 and $1403. The current lowest deal is $485 with Air France, for travel from Feb 11-Feb 25.

now $485

Low $677

High $1,403

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York is February, with a median price of $478. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1536. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $478

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,536

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to New York

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to New York

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Qatar Airways

$1,035

$800

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,069

$727

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$941

$746

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Gulf Air

$1,031

$711

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$883

$714

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$925

$739

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$991 → $498

50%

4 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 25

$949 → $615

35%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$1,058 → $727

31%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$938 → $608

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to New York

Riyadh - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Riyadh to New York are above the typical level, with 10% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York, with a median price of $478.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 27h 8m

Flights from Riyadh to New York typically take 27h 8m, with most routes involving connections.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is an airline offering direct flights from Riyadh to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Riyadh to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~$562

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from Riyadh to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car, bus, train).

💸 Flights from ~$604

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,599

$3,005

Save $2,594

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 20

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$5,905

$3,061

Save $2,844

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 24

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$2,705

$1,051

Save $1,654

Alitalia

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 25

New York, United States

95% AI deal score

$2,709

$1,051

Save $1,658

Alitalia

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 08

New York, United States

94% AI deal score

$5,624

$3,061

Save $2,563

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Feb 28

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,559

$3,105

Save $1,454

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Feb 22

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,535

$3,105

Save $1,430

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 23

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,643

$3,168

Save $2,475

Egyptair

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 23

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,489

$3,170

Save $2,319

Egyptair

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Nov 01

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,296

$3,170

Save $2,126

Egyptair

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 29

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,508

$3,173

Save $2,335

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Riyadh to New York is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $1020. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, tends to see prices rise to an average of $1432. Across the trailing 90 days, prices generally fluctuate, with the highest average prices seen for last-minute bookings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to New York is considered to be around $726. The median price for this route has been $1107. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $1629 or less.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Riyadh to New York, with a median price of $478. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median price of $752, and November, with a median price of $769. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $1107, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Riyadh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to New York

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to New York

Regular price: $677 - $1,403

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to New York is typically between $677 and $1403. The current lowest deal is $485 with Air France, for travel from Feb 11-Feb 25.

now $485

Low $677

High $1,403

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to New York

February

Cheapest

Flights from $478

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,536

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to New York

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to New York

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Qatar Airways

$1,035

$800

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,069

$727

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$941

$746

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Gulf Air

$1,031

$711

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$883

$714

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$925

$739

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$991 → $498

50%

4 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 25

$949 → $615

35%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$1,058 → $727

31%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$938 → $608

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to New York

Riyadh - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Riyadh to New York are above the typical level, with 10% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York, with a median price of $478.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 27h 8m

Flights from Riyadh to New York typically take 27h 8m, with most routes involving connections.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is an airline offering direct flights from Riyadh to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Riyadh to New York.

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

💸 Flights from ~$562

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from Riyadh to New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York (reachable by car, bus, train).

💸 Flights from ~$604

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County (HPN) is a convenient regional airport, especially for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,508

$3,173

Save $2,335

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to New York

Riyadh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to New York

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to New York

Direct flights from Riyadh to New York

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to New York

Riyadh - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month

Flights typically take 27h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Riyadh main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy Riyadh to New York tickets?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Riyadh to New York?

How many flights from Riyadh to New York are non-stop?

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

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

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Riyadh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to New York

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to New York

Direct flights from Riyadh to New York

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to New York

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to New York

Riyadh - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month

Flights typically take 27h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Riyadh main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Oct 20

Oct 21

Oct 20

Sep 24

Sep 25

Oct 08

Feb 28

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Oct 23

Oct 23

Nov 01

Oct 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

When should I buy Riyadh to New York tickets?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Riyadh to New York?