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Only SAUDIA operates flights between Riyadh and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £565 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £997 for direct.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 31% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £567 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £708, a difference of £141. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:50 and lands at 16:42
• Latest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 17:22.

The flight takes about 13h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of £632. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 13h 52m, covering 6,508 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £535, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

SAUDIA is the only airline operating Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 25m, compared to 17h 26m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 17h 33m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Riyadh (Eastern Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Return flights from Riyadh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from £542 to £784, with an average of £632 over the past 12 months. Anything below £542 counts as a good deal.