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New York.$1,024 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,024, select.
New York.$1,031 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,031, select.
New York.$1,040 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Fri, 23 May.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 15 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,040, select.
New York.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 17 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
New York.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 20 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.
New York.$1,067 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,067, select.
New York.$1,068 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,068, select.
New York.$1,069 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 20 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,069, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to New York flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Direct flights from Riyadh to New York

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Riyadh to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,024
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time13 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to New York is $1,024. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to New York.
Delta and Saudia fly direct from Riyadh to New York.
As of April 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from Riyadh to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York is usually June.
If you're flying from Riyadh Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York John F. Kennedy – which is 20.9 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from $1,024.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to New York on Thursday, 12 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Virgin Atlantic and Saudia offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to New York: what you need to know

  • King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, New York is 7 hours behind Riyadh.

  • With 4 weekly flights between the two airports, King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the busiest route. Saudia operates the earliest flight at 02:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from RUH to JFK is with Saudia at 02:50.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from RUH to New York. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • Nonstop flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to New York are available for booking. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is where you'll arrive.

  • Book your ticket with Saudia. This leading carrier operates direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to New York.

  • Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from RUH to New York. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Saudi Arabia. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from King Khaled International Airport to New York.

  • RUH is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 33 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to New York? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near RUH:

How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to New York

  • $581 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,024. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • To snag cheap tickets from RUH to New York, reserve your journey 10 months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to New York is June. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.

  • Locking in a cheap ticket from RUH to New York couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from King Khaled International Airport to New York. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 11 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near EWR:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 48 kilometres from central New York. Once you've hopped off your flight from King Khaled International Airport to New York, it'll take you around 48 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places to rest your head close to JFK. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from RUH to New York at any of these well-located options:

Best time to go to New York

  • August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from King Khaled International Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit New York, consider your preferred travel pace and style.

  • Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to New York for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from RUH to New York in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.

More about New York

  • After locking in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to New York, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-do's during your New York adventure.

Complete your New York trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from King Khaled International Airport to New York to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find everything you need to know about car rentals in New York, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.

Plan the rest of your trip from Riyadh to New York

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