Cheap flights from Detroit to Riyadh from £710

Cheap flights from Detroit to Riyadh from £710

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3 stops
Mon, May 25
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£710
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Wed, May 27
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£723
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Tue, May 26
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£723
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Mon, May 25
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£731
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Wed, May 27
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£731
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3 stops
Mon, May 25
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£806
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
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£1,388
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£1,416
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Wed, May 27 – Wed, Jun 3
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£1,416
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Tue, May 26 – Tue, Jun 2
Detroit DTWRiyadh RUH
£1,461
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
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£1,463
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Sun, May 31 – Fri, Jun 5
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£1,490
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£710

Cheapest round-trip

£1,388

Average round-trip

£1,485

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

Getting from Riyadh's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and Riyadh Metro.

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport (RUH), located approximately 35 km north of the city center. The airport is one of the largest in Saudi Arabia and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the Riyadh Metro, public buses operated by SAPTCO, taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-60 min

single journey fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-75 min

varies by route

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

economical option

25-45 min

metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

25-45 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-45 min

per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in SAR (approximately 1 USD = 3.75 SAR); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Riyadh Metro Line 6 connects the airport to the city center; check schedules as service may vary.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available; journey times depend heavily on traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Riyadh

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Riyadh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C9°C
February23°C12°C
March28°C16°C
April33°C21°C
May38°C26°C
June41°C28°C
July43°C29°C
August42°C29°C
September39°C26°C
October34°C21°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
43°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
358
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
41°C28°C
23 May
43°C30°C
Sunday
17 May
35°C25°C
24 May
44°C32°C
Monday
18 May
38°C25°C
25 May
42°C30°C
Tuesday
19 May
41°C30°C
26 May
40°C27°C
Wednesday
20 May
42°C30°C
27 May
40°C27°C
Thursday
21 May
43°C29°C
28 May
42°C28°C
Friday
22 May
44°C32°C
29 May
43°C29°C
The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Etihad Airways, Egyptair, Spirit Airlines, and Emirates. Detroit and Riyadh have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Dubai, Birmingham, Dammam, Medina, Cairo, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, Willow Run Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Windsor International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
Which airlines fly between Detroit and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Riyadh with JetBlue Airways, Etihad Airways, Egyptair, Spirit Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and Riyadh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Detroit and Riyadh?
Traveling between Detroit and Riyadh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Windsor International, Toledo Express, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Riyadh depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Detroit, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Riyadh arrive?
What time do flights between Detroit and Riyadh depart?
What time do flights between Detroit and Riyadh arrive?

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