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$576+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to California

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RUH — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Round-trip from

$709
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$576
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$912
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to California
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Fri 4/1111:50 amRUH - LAX
1 stop35h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/248:10 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop25h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/19$709
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:00 amRUH - LAX
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 3/114:35 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$748
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/267:45 amRUH - SFO
1 stop22h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 3/55:30 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$749
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/22:55 amRUH - LAX
1 stop21h 25mITA Airways
Mon 3/313:15 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop20h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 2/19$751
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Wed 3/53:05 amRUH - SFO
1 stop22h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 3/135:40 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop24h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/20$775
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/32:55 amRUH - SFO
1 stop21h 10mITA Airways
Sat 3/154:05 pmSFO - RUH
1 stop20h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 2/20$779
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/81:00 amRUH - LAS
2 stops27h 26mBritish Airways
Sat 3/153:10 pmLAS - RUH
2 stops28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$780
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:25 amRUH - SAN
2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 5/106:15 amSAN - RUH
2 stops30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/18$818
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Mon 3/246:45 amRUH - LAX
1 stop39h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 4/77:55 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$845
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Sun 4/611:55 pmRUH - LAX
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Sun 4/131:50 pmLAX - RUH
1 stop23h 00mKLM
Deal found 2/19$876
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:10 amRUH - LAX
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/1811:59 pmLAX - RUH
2 stops36h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$883
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Mon 3/248:20 pmRUH - LAX
2 stops28h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/710:30 amLAX - RUH
2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$893

Find flights from Riyadh to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Riyadh

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 4/11

11:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

8:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 05m

$709

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/6

1:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

4:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$748

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/4

1:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$750

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/2

2:55 am-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

3:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$751

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 3/5

3:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop22h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

5:40 pm-4:20 am

1 stop24h 40m

$775

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH - SFO

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/3

2:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

4:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$779

RiyadhLas Vegas

RUH - LAS

RUHLAS

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 3/8

1:00 am-5:26 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/15

3:10 pm-5:50 am

2 stops28h 40m

$780

RiyadhSan Diego

RUH - SAN

RUHSAN

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/1

8:25 am-8:30 am

2 stops34h 05m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

6:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$818

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/24

6:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

7:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop18h 25m

$845

RiyadhLos Angeles

RUH - LAX

RUHLAX

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 4/6

11:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

1:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$876

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to California (average of $246). Flying from Riyadh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riyadh to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Riyadh to California, such as Emirates, KLM and LOT. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Riyadh, you will be flying from King Khaled Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is located 18.7 mi from the center of Riyadh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is SAUDIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $613. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Riyadh to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Riyadh to California?

    While some choose either Riyadh King Khaled Intl - San Diego or Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Ontario, Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Riyadh to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to California (average of $246). Flying from Riyadh to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Riyadh to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$708Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$726Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$833Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$857Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$908Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$972Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$1,335Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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