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$583 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Riyadh

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Riyadh (SFO-RUH)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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6:35 pm - 5:25 amSFO-RUH
24h 50m1 stop
6:45 am - 12:05 pmRUH-SFO
39h 20m1 stop
$970Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
1:55 pm - 10:55 pmSFO-RUH
23h 00m1 stop
11:55 pm - 4:21 pmRUH-SFO
26h 26m2 stops
$1,097KLM
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
2:25 pm - 10:55 pmSFO-RUH
22h 30m2 stops
11:55 pm - 3:54 pmRUH-SFO
25h 59m2 stops
$1,102KLM
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31
6:00 am - 3:10 amSFO-RUH
35h 10m2 stops
7:15 pm - 11:09 pmRUH-SFO
37h 54m2 stops
$1,153Royal Jordanian
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Tue, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 31
1:15 pm - 12:10 amSFO-RUH
24h 55m1 stop
12:15 pm - 4:40 pmRUH-SFO
38h 25m1 stop
$1,178Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 31
12:30 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-RUH
21h 25m2 stops
1:55 am - 12:40 pmRUH-SFO
20h 45m1 stop
$1,421Lufthansa
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Tue, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 30
12:30 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-RUH
21h 25m2 stops
1:55 am - 4:00 pmRUH-SFO
24h 05m1 stop
$1,638Lufthansa
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Sun, Jul 14 - Sun, Aug 18
4:10 pm - 10:00 pmSFO-RUH
19h 50m1 stop
11:45 am - 1:50 pmRUH-SFO
36h 05m1 stop
$4,273Qatar Airways
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 4
6:16 am - 6:25 pmSFO-RUH
26h 09m2 stops
10:55 am - 12:07 amRUH-SFO
47h 12m2 stops
$4,278Royal Jordanian
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Mon, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 9
4:10 pm - 11:00 pmSFO-RUH
20h 50m1 stop
11:45 am - 1:50 pmRUH-SFO
36h 05m1 stop
$4,449Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 5
9:30 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-RUH
35h 50m2 stops
$583Air France
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Tue, Jun 11
5:15 pm - 10:55 pmSFO-RUH
19h 40m2 stops
$590KLM
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Sun, Jun 9
2:42 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-RUH
42h 43m3 stops
Wed, Jun 12
2:42 pm - 7:00 pmSFO-RUH
42h 18m3 stops
Mon, Jun 10
1:50 pm - 10:55 pmSFO-RUH
23h 05m1 stop
$652KLM
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Sun, Jun 9
8:59 am - 10:55 pmSFO-RUH
27h 56m2 stops
$656Delta
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Thu, Jun 13
2:42 pm - 4:05 amSFO-RUH
51h 23m3 stops
Tue, Jun 11
2:40 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-RUH
19h 15m1 stop
$936Lufthansa
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Tue, Jun 11
1:55 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-RUH
20h 00m1 stop
$1,003Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 10
4:10 pm - 3:30 amSFO-RUH
25h 20m1 stop
$1,262American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14
12:19 am - 10:45 pmSFO-RUH
36h 26m2 stops
12:35 am - 12:18 amRUH-SFO
33h 43m2 stops
$5,680British Airways
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 15
12:19 am - 10:45 pmSFO-RUH
36h 26m2 stops
12:35 am - 1:15 pmRUH-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
$5,683British Airways
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 15
1:47 am - 12:10 amSFO-RUH
36h 23m2 stops
6:50 pm - 8:50 pmRUH-SFO
36h 00m1 stop
$7,407
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 16
1:47 am - 12:10 amSFO-RUH
36h 23m2 stops
1:40 am - 4:40 pmRUH-SFO
25h 00m1 stop
$7,810
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Tue, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 15

Flights from San Francisco to Riyadh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Riyadh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Riyadh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Riyadh on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Riyadh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh is February, where tickets cost $949 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,690 and $1,680 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Riyadh?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Riyadh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Air France offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $583. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Riyadh round-trip flights on Turkish Airlines from $970 and on KLM from $1,097.

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Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$583
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Riyadh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Riyadh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Riyadh

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Riyadh was $583 for a one-way ticket and $970 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Riyadh?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    On your way to Riyadh, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Riyadh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh, KLM or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh are KLM and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,584 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,305 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Riyadh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and RUH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Riyadh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Riyadh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Riyadh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Riyadh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1520 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.4Food
7.2Entertainment
7.9Boarding
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

8.0 ExcellentJacob Oluleke, Apr 2024LOS - AMS
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The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

The worst airline. Cancelled flight 30 min before boarding and rebooked on flight after 3 days.

It was nice to be on a legacy airline, people try at least.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Riyadh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11Tue
2 stopsAir France
35h 50mSFO-RUH
$583
6/9Sun
2 stopsKLM
19h 40mSFO-RUH
$590
6/12Wed
3 stops
42h 43mSFO-RUH
$606
6/10Mon
3 stops
42h 18mSFO-RUH
$609
6/9Sun
1 stopKLM
23h 05mSFO-RUH
$652
6/13Thu
2 stopsDelta
27h 56mSFO-RUH
$656
6/11Tue
3 stops
51h 23mSFO-RUH
$657
6/11Tue
1 stopLufthansa
19h 15mSFO-RUH
$936
6/10Mon
1 stopLufthansa
20h 00mSFO-RUH
$1,003
6/14Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
25h 20mSFO-RUH
$1,262

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Riyadh

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Riyadh that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/4Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
36h 26mSFO-RUH
6/15Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
33h 43mRUH-SFO
$5,680
6/4Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
36h 26mSFO-RUH
6/15Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 40mRUH-SFO
$5,683
6/4Tue
multi-stop
36h 23mSFO-RUH
6/16Sun
multi-stop
36h 00mRUH-SFO
$7,407
6/4Tue
multi-stop
36h 23mSFO-RUH
6/15Sat
multi-stop
25h 00mRUH-SFO
$7,810

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San Francisco - Riyadh Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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Riyadh (RUH)Saudi Arabia

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