Cheap flights from Riyadh to New York

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Riyadh to New York and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $711
ITA 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $711
Cheapest one-way flight $414
Gulf Air 1 stop 23 hr Tue, Jun 2
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $414
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,991
Saudia Nonstop 14 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Thu, Jul 23
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $1,991
Last-minute weekend getaway $953
Gulf Air 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to New York is currently $953
Cheapest business class flights $3,095
Royal Jordanian 1 stop 29 hr Sun, Jul 5 — Sat, Jul 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $3,095
Fastest flight 13 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to New York takes 13 hr 30 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 Riyadh to New York is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $620–710
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $730–1,300

Popular airlines from Riyadh to New York

  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $1,150–1,850
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - JFK Every Tue, Thu, Sat
    22 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - JFK Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,005
    Typical price: $700–2,200
    54 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - EWR, JFK Every day
  • EgyptAir
    from $1,054
    Typical price: $900–1,700
    36 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $1,008
    Typical price: $930–1,500
    24 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - JFK Every day
  • Etihad
    from $896
    Typical price: $700–1,350
    21 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - JFK Every day
  • Gulf Air
    from $787
    Typical price: $1,100–2,100
    16 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - JFK Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
  • King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
    Dammam Saudi Arabia 4 hr 229 mi
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 42 min 211 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 26 min 180 mi

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 25 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 27 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to New York

The cheapest flights from Riyadh to New York are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $620 to $710.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $711. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $414.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,005, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,054, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,008, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to New York is $896, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Riyadh to New York is $787, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York starts at $711 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $414 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.
13 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Riyadh to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to New York.
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 Riyadh to New York 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 Riyadh to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 3 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 54 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to New York are:
  • EgyptAir offers 36 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 24 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Etihad offers 21 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Gulf Air offers 16 connecting flights per week. Gulf Air flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Riyadh and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $711. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $414.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,005, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,054, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,008, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to New York is $896, flying from Jul 12 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Riyadh to New York is $787, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.
Saudia flies direct from Riyadh to New York.
  • There are 3 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to New York 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 Riyadh and New York at price $953 is offered by Gulf Air from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
Saudia flies direct from Riyadh to New York.
  • There are 3 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to New York 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 Riyadh to New York are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Riyadh and New York start at $1,991 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 23 with Saudia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Riyadh to New York, 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 Riyadh and New York start at $3,095 from Sun, Jul 5 to Sat, Jul 18 with Royal Jordanian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and New York start at $711 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5.
To book business class trips from Riyadh to New York, 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 Riyadh and New York starts at $953 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Gulf Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and New York at price $953 is offered by Gulf Air from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to New York, 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.

Search more flights

Find cheap flights on popular routes