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Cheapest return flight
$1,078
Typical prices: $1,308-$2,099
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MEL - RUH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$657
Typical prices: $749-$1,756
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Mon 5/11
MEL - RUH • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Riyadh

 
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Recent return flight deals to Riyadh

Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Air India Logo
02:30 - 16:25MEL  Melbourne-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
17:25 - 20:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MEL Melbourne
18h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,079Air India
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Air India Logo
02:30 - 16:25MEL  Melbourne-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
17:25 - 20:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MEL Melbourne
18h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,081Air India
Fri, 5 Feb - Mon, 5 Apr
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 19:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
39h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
21:35 - 12:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,353China Eastern
Fri, 5 Feb - Mon, 5 Apr
China Eastern Logo
11:10 - 19:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
40h 00m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
21:35 - 12:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,363China Eastern
Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Oman Air Logo
02:10 - 03:05PER  Perth-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
29h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
03:55 - 01:10RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PER Perth
40h 15m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,784Oman Air
Wed, 3 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
Oman Air Logo
00:30 - 15:00MEL  Melbourne-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
04:15 - 09:25RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MEL Melbourne
21h 10m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,833Oman Air
Fri, 1 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 02:55MEL  Melbourne-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:55 - 16:45RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MEL Melbourne
15h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,693Etihad Airways
Fri, 1 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 02:55MEL  Melbourne-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
22:35 - 16:45RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MEL Melbourne
34h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,693Etihad Airways
Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
22:10 - 09:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
16:40 - 19:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,881Qatar Airways
Fri, 5 Feb - Mon, 5 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
22:10 - 15:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
24h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 17:05RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$3,256Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Riyadh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Riyadh with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Riyadh?

Melbourne Airport to Riyadh is the cheapest route at $1,078 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Sydney to Riyadh is the most popular connection with return deals from $1,353.

How much is a flight to Riyadh?

A return flight to Riyadh costs $1,676 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Perth average $1,570, while Melbourne Airport runs a bit higher at $1,615.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Riyadh?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Riyadh at $1,558 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,102.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh with an average price of $1,294 return.
•August ($2,105) and June ($2,012) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Riyadh?

Morning flights to Riyadh are the cheapest at $1,706 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,949.

What is a good deal for flights to Riyadh?

Flights under $1,308 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Riyadh at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Darwin $1,108
•Melbourne Airport $1,230.

When are flights to Riyadh the cheapest?

Flights to Riyadh are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Riyadh

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$657
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Riyadh

When to book flights to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Riyadh, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Riyadh is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Riyadh is around $1,308 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Riyadh?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Riyadh are from:
    • Melbourne, from $1,078 return

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Riyadh?

    Last-minute fares to Riyadh – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the average return fare of $1,676.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Riyadh?

    Qatar Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Riyadh at 0 per week, while China Eastern is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Riyadh. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Riyadh flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Riyadh, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Riyadh, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,308 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Riyadh in March. Return fares historically average $1,294 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $243 per return. Morning flights to Riyadh average $1,706 compared to $1,949 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Riyadh

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Oman AirOverall score based on 141 reviews
8.2Crew
7.6Food
8.0Boarding
7.6Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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We never got on the flight. It was delayed and we got moved to another flight. It was stressful and no communication involved!!!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, July 2026
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We never got on the flight. It was delayed and we got moved to another flight. It was stressful and no communication involved!!!

The seat was uncomfortable for me, less leg space and a tight space.

Very good - could have been more proactive asking for drinks as only got one all flight offered.

Really a nice flight. , very comfortable seats and leg space.

Oman Air is on the relation Muscat-Salalah without any serious competition and that's to feel same as the metall bars of your seat in your backside after this flight. Don't expect anything other than being brought from A to B and you won't be disappointed

We missed our connection due to technical issues with the plane. We were stuck in Oman Airport for 5 hours, had to overnight there, got rerouted to London, were denied boarding on the plane, were then seated separately (as a family of 5), did not receive any notification of our luggage being in London, were denied boarding for the AA flight to Chicago, and then all seated separately again. Finally our luggage was lost. Worst experience ever. Will never fly on this airline again

Smooth until we get in the plane it was so small and uncomfortable the whole flight, apparently they have Changed the plane and I don’t know what was the problem this flight is from mct to phuket - on my way back everything was perfect

The whole trip was well organised, and pleasantly executed. As with most Qatar Airways flights the staff were particularly attentive and supportive. The Q Suite was the "icing on the cake".

Staff were attentive and professional, and managed to be personable and accomodating at the same time. Oman Air has become my airline of choice.

Omar airways mishandled my baggage, it took me 2 weeks to get my baggage back. It's been delivered to someone else.

Awful , hidden charges for the luggage was a very awful thing, very much a scam , booking the flight thinking the luggage was included was definitely a scam , then the girl that was taking my luggage Ayrlease the airport was an absolute awful , telling me if I don’t have money to take my luggage with me I can just throw it away , how professional, NEVER AGAIN .

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Crew is polite, but artificially polite. You can see and feel it. Food could be better.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I liked that we got to our destination safely. I did not like the “no” amenities. The plane was very cold and a blanket was only offered for sale. In fact the only things you could get were for sale. Food, water, snack, etc. I’m very surprised that they did not charge to use the lavatory. The seats were uncomfortable and did not adjust. My butt literally hurt after just a 4 hour flight. I don’t remember the cost of the flight, but more than $10 was not worth it. I’ll never fly Cebu airlines again. Ever!

Leaving early was wonderful your seats are for a small person

Passengers seemed to ignore zone boarding which added some chaos. Actual flight was fine. CebPac charges for water and snacks. De-boarding involved steps from a plane, then a bus and a very long ride to the terminal. Baggage signage was updated after luggage came on the carousel, so this was confusing.

Terrible. Not to be trusted. I missed a flight from Manila due to 3+ hours in traffic to the airport. Customer service was rude and unhelpful. I booked a new flight. The cost was steep. And on my credit card online account, Cebu Pacific charged me for two tickets, yet I'm traveling alone, one person. They are impossible to reach and pathetic customer service. My credit card company is looking into it. NEVER, NEVER fly Cebu Pacific. They will rip you off. They don't care, they don't have to. Fly another airline in the Philippines.

Great it a good airline but no food or entertainment as it’s a airline

Delays on the tarmac, uncomfortable even after paying extra for premium seats. Bags lost in transit, no compensation provided

better handling of the checked in luggage. they destroyed mine

the process of paying for the excess baggage weight, the check in process and the boarding process are subhuman. this is an airline devoid of customer service

Please improve on your LIVE customer services. We want a live person to speak too. It was very inconvenient because speaking to a chat person. PLEASE HIRE LIVE PEOPLE FOR YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICES. Thanks

Flight was 2 hours delayed. No explanation provided. Gates changes twice.

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