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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 1.5% of flights from Riyadh to New York were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct routes are not commonly available for this particular journey.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Riyadh to New York is approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 18 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 10442 kilometers.

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

Historically, flying with a layover from Riyadh to New York has been slightly cheaper on average. The median price for connecting flights was $998, while direct flights had a median price of $1016. This represents a premium of approximately 2% for direct flights. Direct flights constituted about 1.9% of the total flights observed in the trailing 90 days.

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Riyadh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to New York

For those planning cheap flights from Riyadh to New York, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $478. Other cost-effective options include December, where the median fare is $752, and November, with a median fare of $769. These months offer the lowest prices for this route.

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

When considering how long is the flight from Riyadh to New York, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 27h 8m. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once. Only a small fraction of recent fares, 1.5%, are for direct flights from Riyadh to New York. For connecting itineraries, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers to reach their destination.

The distance between Riyadh and New York is approximately 10442 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the extended journey times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to New York

Regular price: $748 - $1,031

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 $748 and $1031. The current lowest deal is $587 with Royal Jordanian for travel from Oct 15-Oct 22.

now $587

Low $748

High $1,031

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

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Direct flights from Riyadh to New York

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to New York

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$801

$645

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Royal Jordanian

$844

$660

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Royal Jordanian

$797

$588

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Royal Jordanian

$819

$650

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Royal Jordanian

$796

$661

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - New York

Riyadh (RUH) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$787

$673

One-way

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

9 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 28

$872 → $589

32%

6 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 21

$867 → $587

32%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

$842 → $589

30%

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

$886 → $633

29%

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 over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $478

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 27h 8m

The median flight duration from Riyadh to New York is 27 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia is one airline that offers direct flights on the Riyadh to New York route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to New York are frequently available.

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.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a major gateway to New York, offering many flight options from Riyadh.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a useful alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,222

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

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$2,740

$1,636

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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. Within this period, the average price observed was $1020. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $1287, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in higher average prices of $1432. Across the trailing 90 days, prices generally increased closer to the departure date.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to New York is considered to be $726 or less. The median price for this route was $1107. Fares around $1629 or higher were observed in the upper quartile of prices.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York, with a median price of $478. December and November also offered comparatively lower median prices, at $752 and $769 respectively. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $1107.

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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: $748 - $1,031

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 $748 and $1031. The current lowest deal is $587 with Royal Jordanian for travel from Oct 15-Oct 22.

now $587

Low $748

High $1,031

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to New York

February

Cheapest

Flights from $478

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,536

Jan

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Mar

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