Cheap Flights from Riyadh to New York

February is the lowest point in the fare data for Riyadh to New York, while the rest of the year moves around school holidays, Christmas and the New York summer. The listed months run from October through September, so you can compare dates across the full year. Because prices change by date, check the calendar for your exact travel days instead of relying on a single rule.

Every option from Saudi Arabia to the USA on this route connects, so the itinerary matters as much as the fare. Connections add time and a missed-flight risk if the first leg is late, especially when tickets are issued separately. The listed carriers are ITA Airways, Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air, Air India, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Fly Dubai, Emirates and Egyptair. Fare inclusions vary by carrier and ticket type, so compare baggage, meals, seat choice and changes before you choose.

Arriving late in the day changes the first hours of the trip, because public transport may be less frequent and airport queues can feel longer after a long connection. New York is served by Newark Liberty International, John F Kennedy and La Guardia, all outside the city centre, and the onward journey depends on traffic, rail links and terminal. Check which airport your ticket names before you settle on a hotel or transfer, since the three airports are not interchangeable. If you land after dark, arrange the first transfer in advance and keep your documents handy for arrival checks.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of New York

8.8 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/New_York)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what your fare includes, since baggage, meals or seat selection may cost extra on some tickets.
• Confirm that your departure is from King Khaled International and that your return uses the same airport.
• Check which New York airport your ticket names, because Newark Liberty International, John F Kennedy and La Guardia need different onward plans.
• Allow plenty of connection time, because no nonstop flights are listed on this route.
• Verify passport, visa and entry requirements for the United States before you book.
• Compare dates across the listed months, using February as the low point in the fare data.