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Flight deals from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 12,182. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 6,596 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,596, select.
New York.R 6,850 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,850, select.
New York.R 6,851 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,851, select.
New York.R 7,029 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,029, select.
New York.R 7,050 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,050, select.
New York.R 7,066 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,066, select.
New York.R 7,522 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,522, select.
New York.R 7,783 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,783, select.
New York.R 7,905 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,905, select.
New York.R 7,906 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,906, select.
New York.R 7,914 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 1 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,914, select.
New York.R 7,929 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,929, select.
New York.R 12,037 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,037, select.
New York.R 12,206 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,206, select.
New York.R 12,244 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,244, select.
New York.R 12,905 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,905, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 7,066
Aug
from R 7,522
Sep
from R 6,596
Oct
from R 6,850
Nov
from R 6,851
Dec
from R 7,050
Jan
from R 7,783
Feb
from R 7,029
Mar
from R 7,906
Apr
from R 7,905
May
from R 7,914
Jun
from R 7,929

Direct flights from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy

Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Riyadh to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York John F. Kennedy.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
Closest
from R 10,040
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
from R 8,983
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
Cheapest
from R 6,596
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
from R 16,535
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from R 9,642
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Riyadh to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,596
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time13 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineSaudia
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy is R 9,403. 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 John F. Kennedy.
Saudia and Delta fly direct from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of July 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to New York John F. Kennedy is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Friday, 18 September 2026.
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 John F. Kennedy 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.

Currently, Royal Jordanian and Saudia offer the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know

  • Around 13 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.

  • New York's timezone is UTC-5, which makes New York eight hours behind Riyadh.

  • Flights from RUH to JFK start from 02:30 — the first with Saudia. The latest departure is at 02:50 with Saudia. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights.

  • Your RUH to JFK flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Saudia offers direct flights from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in New York — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

  • Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • With a dependable 88.46% of services arriving on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time record for RUH to JFK flights.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and JFK include:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • Right now, R 6,596 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,403. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to JFK, reserve your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RUH to JFK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.

Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • Riyadh Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH reach their destination without delay.

  • To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, take a look at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a quick drive from RUH.

Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. To skip the crowds, head to New York in March.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Riyadh Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to JFK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south-west of New York, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  • Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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