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Only SAUDIA operates flights between Riyadh and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 2,864 ﷼ round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to 5,056 ﷼ for direct flights.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 11% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 2,873 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 3,586 ﷼, a difference of 713 ﷼. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Javits Center. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 am and lands at 4:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:30 am and lands at 5:22 pm.

The flight takes about 13h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of 3,203 ﷼. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 13h 52m, covering 16,854 km.

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.

One-way fares from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1,540 ﷼, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

SAUDIA is the only airline operating Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 25m, compared with 17h 26m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 17h 33m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Riyadh (Eastern Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 79 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from 2,749 ﷼ to 3,975 ﷼, with an average of 3,203 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 2,749 ﷼ counts as a good deal.