
Cheap Flights from New York to Riyadh
Cheap Flights from New York to Riyadh
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Riyadh? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Riyadh vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 30,000–34,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Riyadh for specific travel dates.
2026-12-14
LGA - RUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $49.3

2026-12-14
LGA - RUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $49.3

2026-11-14
JFK - RUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 31,500 Pts + $49.3

2026-12-14
JFK - RUH
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 32,500 Pts + $206.1

2026-12-14
JFK - RUH
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 32,500 Pts + $206.1

2026-11-05
EWR - RUH
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 34,500 Pts + $294.7

New York to Riyadh flight facts
Distance
6,516 mi
10,486 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Riyadh is 8 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Riyadh
RUH · King Khaled Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Philadelphia - Riyadh · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Baltimore - Riyadh · Baltimore is 179 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from New York to Riyadh
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
JFK - RUH
Business | 2 Stops
From 70,000 Pts + $81.6

Premium cabin
2026-11-18
JFK - RUH
Business | 1 Stop
From 93,000 Pts + $0

Premium cabin
2026-11-22
JFK - RUH
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 110,000 Pts + $44.3

Premium cabin
2026-11-22
JFK - RUH
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 112,500 Pts + $37

Premium cabin
2026-11-22
EWR - RUH
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 112,500 Pts + $37

Premium cabin
2026-11-06
JFK - RUH
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 115,500 Pts + $12.5

Selected hotels for your next stay

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 34,000 Pts or $82

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
From Pts or $277

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
From Pts or $243
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Riyadh depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Riyadh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Riyadh.
New York and Riyadh are about 6,516 miles (10,486 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,516-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Riyadh is 8 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Riyadh: King Khaled Intl (RUH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Riyadh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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