Cheapest airlines flights from Cairo to Riyadh

You can choose from 11 airlines that fly from Cairo to Riyadh, including Saudia, flyadeal, and EgyptAir. Flynas has lowest fares on this route.
Saudia logo Saudia
flyadeal logo flyadeal
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Flynas logo Flynas
Nesma Airlines logo Nesma Airlines
Air Arabia Egypt logo Air Arabia Egypt
Nile Air logo Nile Air
Air Cairo logo Air Cairo
Royal Jordanian logo Royal Jordanian
Kuwait Airways logo Kuwait Airways
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairo to Riyadh according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$72, and round-trip direct flights start at US$128.

Displayed flight fares from Cairo to Riyadh are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairo to Riyadh Flight Details

The distance between Cairo and Riyadh is about 1,640.53 km. The average flying time from Cairo to Riyadh is around 2 hours 37 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$72
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$128
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,640.53 km
Average flight time2 hours 37 minutes
Popular airlineSaudia
Flight statistics for the Cairo–Riyadh route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairo to Riyadh?

The average price of one-way flights from Cairo to Riyadh purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Riyadh is October, with an average price of US$59; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to US$84.

US$84
US$72
US$59
US$47
    Cheapest
  • US$84
    Mar
  • US$82
    Apr
  • US$68
    May
  • US$65
    Jun
  • US$60
    Jul
  • US$77
    Aug
  • US$65
    Sep
  • US$59
    Oct
  • US$62
    Nov
  • US$64
    Dec
  • US$79
    Jan
  • US$77
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Cairo to Riyadh?

The average price of round-trip flights from Cairo to Riyadh purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Cairo to Riyadh are found during March, with an average price of US$199. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$349.

US$349
US$274
US$199
US$124
  • US$199
    Mar
  • US$246
    Apr
  • US$220
    May
  • US$218
    Jun
  • US$212
    Jul
  • US$349
    Aug
  • US$307
    Sep
  • US$225
    Oct
  • US$218
    Nov
  • US$216
    Dec
  • US$248
    Jan
  • US$270
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Riyadh?

Average weekly flight prices from Cairo to Riyadh by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Riyadh is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$193
US$170
US$147
US$124
  • US$153
    Mon
  • US$147
    Tue
  • US$147
    Wed
  • US$153
    Thu
  • US$169
    Fri
  • US$193
    Sat
  • US$174
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Riyadh during Easter Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Cairo to Riyadh during Easter Day.

During Easter Day, the cheapest flights from Cairo to Riyadh are on Apr 9, with the lowest fare of US$83.

US$115
US$99
US$83
US$67
  • US$84
    Apr 8
  • US$83
    Apr 9
  • US$115
    Apr 10
  • US$110
    Apr 11
  • US$86
    Apr 12
  • US$88
    Apr 13
  • US$83
    Apr 14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Riyadh (CAI-RUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Flynas offers one-way fares as low as US$72 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAI to RUH on Thu, May 14), while flyadeal offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$128 departing on Sat, Apr 25 and returning on Fri, May 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Riyadh with the following airlines, including: Saudia flyadeal EgyptAir Flynas Nesma Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 37 minutes to fly from Cairo to Riyadh.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Riyadh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 137 flight per week flying from Cairo to Riyadh. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Saudia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SV418 (16:11)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairo to Riyadh, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, May 14, with one-way flights priced at just US$72.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flynas.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Riyadh travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Riyadh is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo to Riyadh on March 29, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at US$90.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Riyadh, with Cairo International Airport to King Khalid International Airport (CAI-RUH) is by far the most common option on this route: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
  • The time difference between Riyadh and Cairo is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cairo to Riyadh on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Saudia/flyadeal provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh, with fares starting at US$161.

US$136
US$161
US$186
US$211
US$236
Saudia
US$161
Saudia
flyadeal
US$161
flyadeal
Flynas
US$170
Flynas
Nesma Airlines
US$183
Nesma Airlines
EgyptAir
US$189
EgyptAir
Nile Air
US$236
Nile Air

Which airline operates the most flights from Cairo to Riyadh?

Total flights from Cairo to Riyadh across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Saudia operates the most frequent flights from Cairo to Riyadh, with 53 flights per week.

0
14
34
53
Saudia
53
Saudia
Flynas
50
Flynas
flyadeal
27
flyadeal
EgyptAir
18
EgyptAir
Air France
15
Air France
Nile Air
14
Nile Air

How many flights fly from Cairo to Riyadh daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cairo to Riyadh within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Cairo to Riyadh is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

143
131
119
107
Highest
119
Mon
122
Tue
128
Wed
124
Thu
143
Fri
133
Sat
133
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.