Statistics on New York City-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from New York City airport is $ 1132 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 952 (in march) and $ 1429 (in december), which is a saving of $ 181 or a surplus of $ 297 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $900 to $953 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 29751 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 952, saving $ 181 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1132). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1429).
Flight New York City-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 794 | $ 1016 | good price |
| February | $ 772 | $ 979 | good price |
| March | $ 775 | $ 952 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 814 | $ 1068 | good price |
| May | $ 802 | $ 1054 | good price |
| June | $ 955 | $ 1327 | high price |
| July | $ 1040 | $ 1324 | high price |
| August | $ 1034 | $ 1412 | high price |
| September | $ 778 | $ 1001 | good price |
| October | $ 772 | $ 1005 | good price |
| November | $ 783 | $ 1012 | good price |
| December | $ 995 | $ 1429 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $529 to $1693. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $529 to $582), 1% at the maximum price (from $1640 to $1693). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $900 to $953 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 16 companies that serve New York City from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: Saudia, norse atlantic airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, norse atlantic airways (uk), Fly Play, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, French bee, EgyptAir, United, Emirates, Norwegian and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 29751 flights analyzed in previous years, Saudia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the New York City->Saudi Arabia route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 699 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $139. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $123.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $197. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a friday may cost you an additional $120.
Top prices New York City-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Riyadh | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 614 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Riyadh | 12-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 710 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Riyadh | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 720 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Riyadh | 15-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 683 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Riyadh | 17-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 739 | layover flight with Swiss |
| New York City → Riyadh | 19-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 710 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Riyadh | 21-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 687 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Riyadh | 26-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 648 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Riyadh | 12-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 654 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
| New York City → Riyadh | 12-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 737 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways (uk) |
When to book your flight New York City - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Saudi Arabia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 996 $, which is a saving of 136 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (94 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 887 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 962), 3 to 4 months ($ 1015), 4 to 5 months ($ 998) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 855 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 948), 2 to 3 months ($ 875) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 854 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 908), 3 to 4 months ($ 948), 4 to 5 months ($ 875), 6 to 7 months ($ 926) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 913 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 960), 4 to 5 months ($ 960), 5 to 6 months ($ 921) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 938 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 958), 2 to 3 months ($ 949), 4 to 5 months ($ 1026) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1197 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1236), 3 to 4 months ($ 1253), 5 to 6 months ($ 1218) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1178 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1246), 2 to 3 months ($ 1260), 3 to 4 months ($ 1191), 5 to 6 months ($ 1304), 6 to 7 months ($ 1213) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1111 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1268), 2 to 3 months ($ 1301), 3 to 4 months ($ 1177), 5 to 6 months ($ 1203) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 897 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 911), 2 to 3 months ($ 968), 3 to 4 months ($ 932), 4 to 5 months ($ 956) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 913 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 941), 2 to 3 months ($ 943), 3 to 4 months ($ 983), 5 to 6 months ($ 985), 8 to 9 months ($ 962) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 994), 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 3 to 4 months ($ 917), 4 to 5 months ($ 963), 5 to 6 months ($ 966), 9 to 10 months ($ 967) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1017 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1394), 3 to 4 months ($ 1319), 5 to 6 months ($ 1224), 6 to 7 months ($ 1345) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $23 more.
New York City to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 6008 $959 to $31111 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1680 $602 to $4533 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1188 $648 to $4138 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 974 $654 to $1695 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1080 $724 to $1561 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 876 $831 to $903 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1272 $865 to $1678 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1754 $1104 to $2405 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 2240 $2240 to $2240 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1028 $1028 to $1028 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 867 $844 to $889 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, august and october are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!