Cheap Flights from RUH to DCA: When to Fly from Riyadh to Washington

The cheapest times to fly from RUH to DCA are

• August 27th to March 4th (except the weeks of December 10th and January 1st)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RUH to DCA is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $2962 for Friday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $747 for Monday flights around late October to early November.

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington, DC (DCA) will usually cost between $749 to $1335 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $750. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $1403. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $653 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $956 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RUH to DCA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RUH to DCA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the RUH to DCA flight is priced close to the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Riyadh. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Monday is usually the cheapest day to fly to DCA, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into RUH. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $317 (20%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Monday and returning a week later will cost an average of $906. Return trip prices are from the DCA to RUH flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RUH to DCA can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 13 hour 5 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from RUH to DCA while comparing.

Flight Hacking RUH to DCA

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from RUH to DCA — but Champion Traveler does!

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RUH to DCA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 21 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Delta, EgyptAir, Emirates, Etihad, Gulf Air, Iberia, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, SWISS, Turkish Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to King Khalid International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6723 miles or 10820 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RUH to DCA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RUH to DCA flight is about 13 hour 5 minutes.

How many flights go between Riyadh and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 52 available flights from RUH to DCA.

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