How to get from Phoenix to Riyadh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via London: about 19h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Paris, Washington and New York.

Flights from Phoenix to Riyadh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via London
19h 25m
connection options
4
straight-line distance
8,182 mi (13,168 km)
fastest
Via London
United Kingdom
19h 25m
with the connection
Phoenix to London flight 9h 55m
Connection of about 3h
London to Riyadh flight 6h 30m
Via Paris
France
19h 28m
with the connection
Phoenix to Paris flight 10h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Riyadh flight 6h 10m
Via Washington
19h 38m
with the connection
Phoenix to Washington flight 4h 18m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Riyadh: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Riyadh flight 12h 20m
Via New York
19h 55m
with the connection
Phoenix to New York flight 4h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Riyadh: John F. Kennedy International.
New York to Riyadh flight 12h

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Riyadh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February and December, +20° to +23° by day. In November it is +28° by day and +16° at night, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+20° +9° 4 days
Feb
+23° +10° 2 days
Mar
+28° +15° 3 days
Apr
+33° +20° 2 days
May
+39° +24° 0 days
Jun
+42° +27° 0 days
Jul
+43° +29° 0 days
Aug
+43° +29° 0 days
Sep
+40° +25° 0 days
Oct
+35° +20° 0 days
Nov
+28° +16° 1 days
Dec
+22° +11° 2 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Riyadh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from Phoenix to Riyadh?
Via London: 9h 55m to the connection, 6h 30m after it, about 19h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between Phoenix and Riyadh?
London (19h 25m total), Paris (19h 28m total), Washington (19h 38m total) and New York (19h 55m total).
How far is Riyadh from Phoenix?
8,182 mi (13,168 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.