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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to New York

Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 14
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 am - 9:10 amRUH-JFK
34h 10m1 stop
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11:55 am - 2:50 amJFK-RUH
30h 55m1 stop
2,271 ﷼Gulf Air
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
Gulf Air Logo
7:00 am - 9:10 amRUH-JFK
34h 10m1 stop
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11:55 am - 2:50 amJFK-RUH
30h 55m1 stop
2,383 ﷼Gulf Air
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Tue, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:30 pmRUH-EWR
35h 20m1 stop
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12:25 am - 12:45 amEWR-RUH
16h 20m1 stop
2,477 ﷼Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:05 am - 10:55 amRUH-JFK
17h 50m1 stop
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12:25 am - 11:05 pmJFK-RUH
15h 40m1 stop
2,477 ﷼Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 26
Etihad Airways Logo
5:05 pm - 8:20 amRUH-JFK
23h 15m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 9:00 amJFK-RUH
27h 00m1 stop
2,556 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 26
Etihad Airways Logo
4:25 am - 3:25 pmRUH-JFK
19h 00m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 9:00 amJFK-RUH
34h 00m1 stop
2,563 ﷼Etihad Airways
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
British Airways Logo
1:00 am - 4:15 pmRUH-EWR
23h 15m2 stops
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6:30 pm - 10:55 pmEWR-RUH
20h 25m1 stop
2,784 ﷼British Airways
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Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 20
British Airways Logo
12:35 am - 6:55 pmRUH-JFK
25h 20m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:50 am - 6:30 amJFK-RUH
15h 40m1 stop
2,807 ﷼British Airways
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Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 4
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:30 am - 7:35 pmRUH-JFK
24h 05m1 stop
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5:46 pm - 1:40 amJFK-RUH
23h 54m2 stops
2,908 ﷼Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
Virgin Atlantic Logo
3:30 am - 8:45 pmRUH-JFK
25h 15m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:50 pm - 1:40 amJFK-RUH
26h 50m2 stops
2,931 ﷼Virgin Atlantic
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Gulf Air
Cheapest • from 2,271 ﷼ (round-trip)
Virgin Atlantic
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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When to book
6 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Nonstop flights
3 days a week
There are direct flights from Riyadh to New York 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.
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Cheapest round-trip
2,271 ﷼
Overall average: 2,769 ﷼
Gulf Air
Tue 11/11Fri 11/14
RUH - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
3,519 ﷼
SAUDIA
Fri 11/14Tue 11/18
RUH - JFK • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Riyadh to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Riyadh to New York costs 4,068 ﷼ on the route between Riyadh (RUH) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to New York is November, where tickets cost 2,511 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 3,197 ﷼ and 3,125 ﷼ respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to New York, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight1,364 ﷼
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to New York

  • What is the best arrival airport for flights from Riyadh to New York?

    John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the best arrival airport for flights from Riyadh to New York because it has the most flight options on this route. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) may be a great arrival airport if you stay in New Jersey or the western part of Manhattan. You should be ready to take a flight with two or more stops to land at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). RUH to JFK has the most one-stop flights and the only direct flight from Riyadh.

  • How do I get to downtown New York from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    The best way to get to Lower Manhattan or downtown New York is connecting to the NYC Subway's E-Train using the AirTrain airport shuttle. You can also take the buses at Terminal 5, which connect you to different stations in downtown New York. Taxis are available outside the Terminal, while several car rental providers have a counter at the Arrivals section near the Baggage Claim Area.

  • Which airlines have Business Class flights from Riyadh to New York?

    If you wish to fly Business Class to New York, consider booking Saudia Airlines, which has this travel option on their direct flights, or Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Royal Jordanian, which offer Business Class travel on their connecting flights from New York to Riyadh. You’ll enjoy priority check-in and boarding, specialized service, cabins with comfortable seats, special baggage allowance, and in-flight entertainment.

  • What lounges are available at King Khalid International Airport (RUH)?

    The Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 1 is accessible to everyone regardless of travel class or airline. You can also check into naSmiles Lounge or Wellcome Lounge in Terminal 1 or 2. These lounges have comfortable sofas, dining options, free internet, TVs, and magazines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to New York was 1,364 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 2,271 ﷼ for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to New York?

    Riyadh is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in New York. You will leave Riyadh from Riyadh King Khaled Intl and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: New York John F Kennedy Intl or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to New York?

    The Boeing 777-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to New York?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and New York, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to New York?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Riyadh to New York on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to New York, Virgin Atlantic or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to New York are Virgin Atlantic and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of 2,842 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 5,424 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Riyadh to New York

  • Flights from Riyadh to New York depart from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and arrive at either John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH) serves different airlines with regional and international flights. Flights from Riyadh to New York are mainly operated by Saudia Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, and Royal Jordanian.
  • Most airlines on this route have flights with one or more connections. Popular layover cities for one-stop flights from Riyadh to New York include Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Amman (AMM), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Paris (CDG), and Istanbul (IST). If you are using a national carrier, you’ll likely have a layover in a city within the airline’s country.
  • Saudia Airlines, the only airline with non-stop flights from Riyadh to New York, allows one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 15 lbs on their Economy/Guest Class cabins. Business and First Class travelers can bring 1 piece of hand baggage weighing up to 20 lbs.
  • For eco-friendly airlines with flights from Riyadh to New York, consider booking Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, EgyptAir, and Lufthansa, which produce fewer carbon emissions per passenger. These airlines have adopted several practices that lower greenhouse gas emissions than most flights on the route.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to New York?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to New York.
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Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to New York

Tuesday

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Thursday

SAUDIA

SAUDIA

Saturday

SAUDIA

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Nonstop returns

New York to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Riyadh to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to New York? 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.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 670 reviews
8.1Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
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Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025LAX - LHR
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Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

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