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Cheapest return flight
$1,355
Typical prices: $1,343-$1,953
IndiGo, Cebu Pacific
Sat 13/10Sat 20/10
SYD - RUH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$674
Typical prices: $650-$1,352
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/10
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
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 34% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL)
Cheapest • Avg $1,151 (return)
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Shortest trip • 19h 02m (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

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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15:45 - 06:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
47h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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05:55 - 10:45RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 50m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$1,355Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 28 Nov
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10:25 - 03:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 10m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Muscat Seeb
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04:15 - 07:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 20m2 stops Muscat Seeb Singapore Changi
$1,451Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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20:45 - 22:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 40m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Dubai Intl
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06:30 - 19:15RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,462Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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20:45 - 17:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
28h 40m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Dubai Intl
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22:15 - 12:10RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 55m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi
$1,477Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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22:15 - 15:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 00m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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17:00 - 06:55RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 55m2 stops Sharjah Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,484Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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20:45 - 12:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
23h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Dubai Intl
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23:30 - 19:15RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,525Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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22:15 - 15:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 00m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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22:30 - 08:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 50m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Ho Chi Minh City
$1,548Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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09:50 - 04:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
26h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
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04:20 - 12:45RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 25m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
$1,549Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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10:35 - 14:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
60h 10m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Muscat Seeb
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17:10 - 10:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 10m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,852Oman Air
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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09:55 - 03:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb
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21:10 - 07:25RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 15m2 stops Muscat Seeb Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl
$1,889Oman Air
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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 from Sydney to Riyadh with more confidence.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Riyadh and is 25% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Riyadh at $1,150 return.
•July ($2,810) and June ($2,359) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 144% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Sydney to Riyadh the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Riyadh are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% 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

May

Cheapest flight

$674
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

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

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

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • 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) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 32% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections

    Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Sydney to Riyadh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 29%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,309 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,836 – a $527 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of $1,734. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Riyadh?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Riyadh takes 0h 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 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 $1,212, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 02m, compared to 19h 11m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 20h 05m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Riyadh?

    Riyadh is 7 hours behind Sydney (Arabian Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Alamo
    • Sixt
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Final Rentals
    • Hertz

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

    Return flights from Sydney to Riyadh range from $1,343 to $1,953, with an average of $1,734 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,343 counts as a good deal.

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 Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,309 – about $527 less than Monday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Riyadh trip for November. Fares historically average $1,150 return in that month – typically $1,660 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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