Jeddah

$216+ Cheap flights from Karachi (KHI) to Jeddah (JED)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KHI — JED
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Karachi to Jeddah

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Karachi (KHI) to Jeddah (JED). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$324
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$216
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl-Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl flight deals.
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From Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
One-way flight from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Karachi to Jeddah
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Karachi to Jeddah. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/301:35 pmKHI - JED
Nonstop4h 20mflynas
Mon 5/56:30 amJED - KHI
Nonstop4h 15mflynas
Deal found 2/20$327
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/305:50 amKHI - JED
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/412:30 amJED - KHI
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$329
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:30 amKHI - JED
Nonstop4h 05mflyadeal
Thu 5/112:30 amJED - KHI
Nonstop4h 00mflyadeal
Deal found 2/20$334
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/275:15 amKHI - JED
1 stop12h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/192:50 amJED - KHI
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$372
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1410:15 amKHI - JED
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 8/233:25 amJED - KHI
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$422
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/82:45 amKHI - JED
1 stop16h 00mEmirates
Thu 4/2410:45 amJED - KHI
1 stop12h 05mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$423
This Oman Air 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:10 pmKHI - JED
1 stop13h 55mOman Air
Sun 1/42:45 amJED - KHI
1 stop6h 30mOman Air
Deal found 2/20$424
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:30 pmKHI - JED
1 stop9h 25mSAUDIA
Fri 1/22:00 amJED - KHI
1 stop8h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 2/20$426
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:25 pmKHI - JED
1 stop7h 40mflydubai
Tue 3/257:30 amJED - KHI
1 stop5h 55mflydubai
Deal found 2/20$475
This OneTravel 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:50 pmKHI - JED
1 stop19h 45mGulf Air
Thu 4/244:40 pmJED - KHI
1 stop11h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 2/20$484
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:55 pmKHI - JED
Nonstop4h 55mPakistan International Airlines
Fri 1/22:30 amJED - KHI
Nonstop3h 45mPakistan International Airlines
Deal found 2/20$491
This OneTravel 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/62:00 amKHI - JED
Nonstop5h 00mairblue
Mon 3/176:15 amJED - KHI
Nonstop4h 15mairblue
Deal found 2/19$504

Find flights from Karachi to Jeddah within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Karachi to Jeddah 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.

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Karachi

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Jeddah

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Depart

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Price

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sun 3/30

1:35 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 5/5

6:30 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$327

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sun 3/30

5:50 am-3:05 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sun 5/4

12:30 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$329

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Fri 4/25

7:30 am-9:35 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 5/1

12:30 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$334

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sun 4/27

5:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 5/19

2:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop22h 15m

$372

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Thu 8/14

10:15 am-1:10 am

1 stop16h 55m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Sat 8/23

3:25 am-1:05 am

1 stop19h 40m

$422

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Tue 4/8

2:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 4/24

10:45 am-12:50 am

1 stop12h 05m

$423

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Sun 4/27

9:10 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 5/20

7:20 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$433

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Tue 3/18

4:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Tue 3/25

7:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$475

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Thu 3/6

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Thu 4/24

4:40 pm-6:00 am

1 stop11h 20m

$484

KarachiJeddah

KHI - JED

KHIJED

Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl

Thu 3/6

2:00 am-5:00 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Mon 3/17

6:15 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$504

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Compare providers for flights from Karachi to Jeddah

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Karachi to Jeddah in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Karachi-Jeddah flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Karachi-Jeddah flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Karachi-Jeddah flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Karachi-Jeddah flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Karachi-Jeddah flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Karachi to Jeddah

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Jeddah from Karachi with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Karachi to Jeddah

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Karachi to Jeddah including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Karachi to Jeddah?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Karachi to Jeddah. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Karachi to Jeddah is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Karachi to Jeddah?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Karachi to Jeddah (average of $905). Flying from Karachi to Jeddah in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,320). 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 KHI to JED?

Find hourly flight availability from Karachi to Jeddah. 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.

It’s optimal to fly from Karachi to Jeddah at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Karachi to Jeddah?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Karachi to Jeddah. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Karachi to Jeddah flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Karachi to Jeddah

Explore weekly flight availability from Karachi to Jeddah. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from KHI to JED are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Jeddah by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jeddah ranges from 0.0 - 0.8 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Jeddah when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Jeddah by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jeddah, 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 89.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Jeddah

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jeddah. 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 Jeddah. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Karachi to Jeddah, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air Arabia and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Karachi to Jeddah. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Karachi to Jeddah?

    Booking a flight from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) is your only option if you wish to fly from Karachi to Jeddah. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Quaid-E-Azam Intl to King Abdulaziz Intl, all of which are around 3h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 15 airlines when you book a flight from Quaid-E-Azam Intl to Jeddah.

  • How popular is this Karachi to Jeddah flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Karachi to Jeddah round-trip?

    Currently priced at $324, flyadeal will fly you from Karachi to Jeddah and back. In addition to flyadeal, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from flynas and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $342 and $365, respectively. flyadeal is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Karachi to Jeddah one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is flynas, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $216. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Jazeera Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Karachi to Jeddah for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Karachi to Jeddah?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Karachi to Jeddah on time: ITA Airways (92%), SAUDIA (89%), flynas (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Karachi to Jeddah?

    The cheapest flight price from Karachi to Jeddah is $171. On average you can expect to pay $407. The most popular route, (Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl - Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl), can usually be booked for $392.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Karachi to Jeddah?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    If you're on a layover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Travelers on a layover in Abu Dhabi can visit Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque, by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 11.2 mi, respectively after landing at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can rent one for about $27 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Muscat?

    Most Muscat visitors opt to spend their time at Oman Natural History Museum, Muttrah Souq, and Royal Opera House. Travelers on a layover in Muscat can visit Oman Natural History Museum, Muttrah Souq, and Royal Opera House, by traveling 8.7 mi, 17.6 mi, and 11.5 mi, respectively after landing at Muscat Seeb. Those looking to explore during their layover in Muscat can rent a car from Muscat Seeb for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Karachi to Jeddah flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Karachi to Jeddah that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Karachi to Jeddah?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Karachi to Jeddah.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Karachi to Jeddah?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Karachi to Jeddah 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 Karachi to Jeddah?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Karachi to Jeddah (average of $905). Flying from Karachi to Jeddah in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,320). 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 10 airlines flying from Karachi to Jeddah

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Karachi to Jeddah. 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
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$105Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Serene AirCheapest$106Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Oman AirCheapest$122Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Salam AirCheapest$124Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flynasCheapest$155Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flyadealCheapest$196Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$238Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SAUDIACheapest$242Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Gulf AirCheapest$245Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$247Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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