Cheap flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. from £345

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Riyadh RUHWashington, D.C. IAD
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Riyadh RUHWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£345

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,166

Cheapest round-trip

£841

Average round-trip

£916

Nonstop flights in May

£818 – £820

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
10854 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Riyadh to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Saudi Arabian Airlines
------1---1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Royal JordanianRJARJYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
80%
31°C17°C
24 May
83%
28°C17°C
Monday
18 May
87%
36°C17°C
25 May
81%
22°C19°C
Tuesday
19 May
36°C18°C
26 May
75%
27°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
35°C20°C
27 May
89%
26°C19°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
18°C14°C
28 May
24°C16°C
Friday
22 May
86%
13°C10°C
29 May
24°C12°C
Saturday
23 May
88%
23°C12°C
30 May
29°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Riyadh and Washington, D.C. is 10854 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, JetBlue Airways, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Royal Jordanian. Riyadh and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Riyadh to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Washington, D.C. takes around 14 hours.
What is the flight distance between Riyadh and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between Riyadh and Washington, D.C. is 10854 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between Riyadh and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Saudi Arabian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
Which airports are there in Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.
Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Washington, D.C. with Etihad Airways, JetBlue Airways, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, Royal Jordanian.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh and Washington, D.C., 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.
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