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Cheapest return flight
$1,408
Typical prices: $1,273-$1,879
China Eastern
Mon 9/4Wed 25/4
SYD - RUH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$930
Typical prices: $811-$1,405
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/11
SYD - RUH • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Riyadh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
10 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 47% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 21% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL)
Cheapest • Avg $1,194 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 18h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Riyadh (SYD-RUH)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Riyadh

Fri, 9 Apr - Sun, 25 Apr
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 18:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
38h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
21:35 - 09:00RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$1,408China Eastern
3+ days ago
Fri, 9 Apr - Sun, 25 Apr
IndiGo Logo
14:45 - 06:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
47h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
07:45 - 07:15RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
$1,719IndiGo
3+ days ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
IndiGo Logo
15:00 - 06:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
47h 35m2 stops Phuket City Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
07:35 - 07:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
$1,738IndiGo
3+ days ago
Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
IndiGo Logo
17:10 - 01:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
40h 30m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Bengaluru Intl
IndiGo Logo
07:35 - 07:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
$1,829IndiGo
3+ days ago
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Oman Air Logo
22:15 - 20:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
30h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
21:10 - 20:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 25m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl
$2,228Oman Air
3+ days ago
Wed, 24 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Oman Air Logo
22:15 - 20:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
30h 15m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb
Oman Air Logo
21:10 - 20:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 25m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl
$2,232Oman Air
3+ days ago
Wed, 24 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 15:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
04:30 - 06:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,728Etihad Airways
3+ days ago
Wed, 24 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 15:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
04:30 - 06:30RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,732Etihad Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, 7 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 16:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
29h 40m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
05:05 - 06:50RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$3,710Qatar Airways
1 day ago
Thu, 7 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
20:00 - 09:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
21h 45m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
05:05 - 06:50RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$3,807Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Riyadh flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Riyadh?

Return flights from Sydney to Riyadh typically range from $1,273 to $1,879. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,408 on China Eastern.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Riyadh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Riyadh. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Riyadh?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Riyadh at $1,260 return.
•July ($3,350) and August ($2,031) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 165% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Riyadh the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Riyadh are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Sydney to Riyadh flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$930
Beat the crowds with an average 68% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 66% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Sydney to Riyadh

When to book flights from Sydney to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney 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 Sydney to Riyadh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Riyadh?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Riyadh:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Riyadh?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Riyadh takes 00m, covering 20,576 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Riyadh?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Riyadh flight?

    Return flights from Sydney to Riyadh range from $1,273 to $1,879, with an average of $1,602 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,273 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Riyadh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $1,602 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Riyadh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,408 to $11,336. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Riyadh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Riyadh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,832, which is 158% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH)?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $52 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Alamo
    • ADDCAR RENTAL
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • GREEN MOTION

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Riyadh?

    Flights from Sydney to Riyadh usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Riyadh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 53% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Riyadh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Sydney to Riyadh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,397 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,762, a difference of $364.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Riyadh?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 21m, compared to 18h 41m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 19h 12m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Riyadh?

    Riyadh is 8 hours behind Sydney (Arabian Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Riyadh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,397, about $364 less than Monday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Riyadh trip for March. Fares historically average $1,260 return in that month – typically $2,090 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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