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$459+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — WAS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 January 21, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$671
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$459
(Kiwi.com)

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October

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April

Average price

$729
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/22:55 amRUH - IAD
2 stops48h 00mITA Airways
Fri 3/147:59 pmIAD - RUH
2 stops43h 26mITA Airways
Deal found 1/19$671
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1011:50 amRUH - IAD
1 stop35h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 4/176:10 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop30h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/20$672
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 1/281:00 amRUH - BWI
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 2/268:30 pmBWI - RUH
1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$688
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 1/231:00 amRUH - IAD
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 2/236:00 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$688
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 1/231:00 amRUH - DCA
2 stops23h 27mBritish Airways
Mon 2/105:59 pmDCA - RUH
2 stops20h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$726
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/162:00 amRUH - IAD
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Fri 3/286:50 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$749
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/112:05 amRUH - IAD
2 stops23h 40mKLM
Sun 3/26:59 pmIAD - RUH
2 stops19h 51mKLM
Deal found 1/20$771
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/162:00 amRUH - IAD
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/286:20 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$787
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/142:00 amRUH - IAD
2 stops45h 15mSWISS
Sun 7/68:45 pmIAD - RUH
2 stops40h 10mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$795
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/162:00 amRUH - DCA
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Fri 3/286:00 amDCA - RUH
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$818
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/22:15 amRUH - IAD
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/142:30 pmIAD - RUH
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/19$835
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/3012:05 amRUH - IAD
2 stops23h 40mAir France
Mon 3/319:20 pmIAD - RUH
2 stops42h 30mAir France
Deal found 1/20$845

Find flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.

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RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/2

2:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops48h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/14

7:59 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops43h 26m

$671

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 4/10

11:50 am-4:15 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/17

6:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop30h 05m

$672

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/9

1:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/13

9:55 pm-5:50 am

1 stop23h 55m

$688

RiyadhBaltimore

RUH - BWI

RUHBWI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 2/19

1:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/27

8:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$695

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - DCA

RUHDCA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/10

7:45 am-7:59 pm

2 stops20h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/13

7:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$726

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/16

2:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/28

6:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$749

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/17

11:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/28

6:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$767

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/16

2:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/28

6:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$787

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - IAD

RUHIAD

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 6/14

2:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops45h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/6

8:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$795

RiyadhWashington, D.C.

RUH - DCA

RUHDCA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/16

2:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/28

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$818

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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 Riyadh to Washington, D.C. in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Riyadh-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Riyadh-Washington, D.C. 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 Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, KLM and SAUDIA from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,117 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 18.7 mi from the center of the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 7 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Riyadh King Khaled Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on ITA Airways is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $671. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $672 and $688, respectively. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    $580 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and IndiGo, with prices starting from $612 and $613, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.?

    Most travelers choose Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Riyadh to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$645Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$659Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$728Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$731Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$734Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SAUDIACheapest$1,132Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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