520 € Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles to Riyadh

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles to Riyadh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Washington Dulles to Riyadh

Washington Dulles to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Dulles to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Washington D.C. to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found520 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time12 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineKuwait Airways
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Riyadh is 520 €. 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.
12 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Riyadh.
Kuwait Airways, Saudia and Delta fly direct from Washington Dulles to Riyadh.
As of September 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Riyadh is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Riyadh Airport on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 25 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Royal Jordanian and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to RUH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.

  • Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering IAD to RUH flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and RUH:

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is 265 €. A return fare right now is 520 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap tickets from IAD to RUH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from IAD to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • 74.39% of flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:

  • Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Searching for other notable places to go in Saudi Arabia? Set off 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.

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