How long is the flight from JFK to RUH?

Flight time is approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes for nonstop service.

Which airlines fly business class on this route?

Several carriers operate this route with different business class products — lie-flat suites on some, angled-flat seats on others. Tell us your priorities and we’ll match you with the right cabin.

Do all business class seats on this route recline fully flat?

Seat type varies by airline on this route — some fly lie-flat beds, others angled-flat recliners. We can tell you exactly which before you book.

Does business class on this route include lounge access and Wi-Fi?

Lounge access and Wi-Fi vary by airline and fare — check the specific carrier before you book.

Business Class New York to Riyadh

What it costs

Business class, all in.

Recent quotes on New York to Riyadh. Pick an airline to see what the fare carries.

Low$5,218

Average$7,744

High$9,765

JFK → RUH

Nonstop

American AirlinesAA

CabinBusiness

Total$5,218

Nonstop. Cabin details for this quote are confirmed with your fare.

$1,349 below the route averageGet my fare

The flight

New York to Riyadh in business.

Saudia flies New York JFK to Riyadh nonstop three times a week — Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday — a late-morning departure of about twelve hours.

Aircraft wing above the clouds at sunrise

New York to RiyadhWith one stop

JFKNew York

13h 30m

RUHRiyadh

Flight time13h 30m

ServiceOne stop

Airlines3

Know before you go

Three things worth knowing.

What our specialists check before they price JFK to RUH.

Aircraft at the gate seen through a terminal window

Business class cabin with private suites

When to fly

Air travel in the Gulf has been disrupted through 2026, and the US currently advises travellers to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia. Check the latest advice and book on flexible terms.

New York to Riyadh, answered.

The questions travellers ask us most about this route.

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Our latest fare check found business class from $5,218 round-trip, and fares move with the airline and how far out you book. Our fare specialists also check consolidator rates and airline sales that don’t show up in a normal search.