Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to New York (RUH - NYC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Riyadh to New York and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$718	ITA 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $718
Cheapest one-way flight	$416	Gulf Air 1 stop 19 hr Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $416
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,243	Saudia Nonstop 14 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Thu, Apr 30	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $1,243
Last-minute weekend getaway	$945	Qatar Airways 1 stop 24 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to New York is currently $945
Cheapest business class flights	$3,181	LOT 1 stop 46 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York is currently $3,181

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

from $1,321

Typical price: $1,150–1,800

3 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - JFK Every Tue, Thu, Sat

34 weekly connecting flights

RUH - JFK Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $967

Typical price: $710–1,800

60 weekly connecting flights

RUH - EWR, JFK Every day
Emirates

from $988

Typical price: $1,000–1,550

25 weekly connecting flights

RUH - EWR, JFK Every day
Qatar Airways

from $981

Typical price: $940–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

RUH - JFK Every day
Etihad

from $953

Typical price: $710–1,350

17 weekly connecting flights

RUH - JFK Every day
Kuwait Airways

Typical price: $3,200–7,000

14 weekly connecting flights

RUH - JFK Every day

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

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

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 $718. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $416.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,321, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to New York is $967, flying from May 9 to May 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to New York is $988, flying from May 16 to May 31.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to New York is $981, flying from Apr 25 to May 10.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to New York is $953, flying from May 16 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to New York starts at $718 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $416 and departs on Sat, Jun 6.

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 34 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 60 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:

Emirates offers 25 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
Etihad offers 17 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
Kuwait Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Kuwait Airways 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 $718. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $416.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,321, flying from May 14 to May 28.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to New York is $967, flying from May 9 to May 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to New York is $988, flying from May 16 to May 31.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to New York is $981, flying from Apr 25 to May 10.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to New York is $953, flying from May 16 to May 31.

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 $945 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

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 $1,243 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 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 $3,181 from Sun, Jul 12 to Sun, Jul 26 with LOT.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and New York start at $718 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.

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 $945 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and New York at price $945 is offered by Qatar Airways from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19.

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.