Cheap flights from New York to Riyadh

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Riyadh and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $712
Etihad 1 stop 35 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh is currently $712
Cheapest one-way flight $350
Etihad 1 stop 31 hr Wed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Riyadh is currently $350
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,528
Saudia Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Thu, Apr 30
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh is currently $1,528
Last-minute weekend getaway $871
Turkish Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Riyadh is currently $871
Cheapest business class flights $3,122
ITA 1 stop 23 hr Sun, May 3 — Sat, May 16
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh is currently $3,122
Fastest flight 12 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Riyadh takes 12 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Riyadh is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $680–850
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $960–1,250

Popular airlines from New York to Riyadh

  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    from $1,198
    Typical price: $1,150–1,950
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - RUH Every Tue, Thu, Sat
    69 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - RUH Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $876
    Typical price: $910–1,700
    47 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - RUH Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,245
    Typical price: $1,250–2,200
    23 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - RUH Every day
  • Kuwait Airways
    Typical price: $1,400–7,000
    18 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - RUH Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $778
    Typical price: $1,250–2,100
    17 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - RUH Every day
  • Etihad
    from $712
    Typical price: $840–1,900
    16 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - RUH Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 24 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 30 min 17 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 27 min 180 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Riyadh

The cheapest flights from New York to Riyadh are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $680 to $850.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $712. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $350.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from New York to Riyadh is $1,198, flying from Apr 18 to May 1.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Riyadh is $876, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Riyadh is $1,245, flying from Apr 19 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Riyadh is $778, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from New York to Riyadh is $712, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh starts at $712 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $350 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
12 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Riyadh.
Nov–Mar is a popular time to visit, when temperatures are mild and there's occasional rain. Al Janadriyah (dates vary, Feb/Mar) is a national festival celebrating traditional culture and heritage, whose program includes camel racing and arts events such as operetta and Al Ardah folkloric dance. Temperatures become extremely hot and rain is rare May–Sep.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Riyadh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Riyadh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Riyadh.

In terms of nonstop flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 3 nonstop flights and 69 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Riyadh are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 47 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
  • Emirates offers 23 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
  • Kuwait Airways offers 18 connecting flights per week. Kuwait Airways flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 17 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
  • Etihad offers 16 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Riyadh.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $712. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $350.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from New York to Riyadh is $1,198, flying from Apr 18 to May 1.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Riyadh is $876, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Riyadh is $1,245, flying from Apr 19 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Riyadh is $778, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from New York to Riyadh is $712, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
Saudia flies direct from New York to Riyadh.
  • There are 3 Saudia direct flights from New York to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Riyadh at price $871 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
Saudia flies direct from New York to Riyadh.
  • There are 3 Saudia direct flights from New York to Riyadh per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from New York to Riyadh are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Riyadh start at $1,528 from Thu, Apr 16 to Thu, Apr 30 with Saudia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Riyadh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Riyadh start at $3,122 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16 with ITA.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Riyadh start at $712 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from New York to Riyadh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Riyadh starts at $871 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Turkish Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Riyadh at price $871 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Riyadh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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