New York to Riyadh (JFK-RUH): nonstop upgrade & award space

Saudia flies nonstop from New York (JFK) to Riyadh (RUH) just three times a week. A long sector flown three times a week carries its premium cabin in short bursts: space appears around schedule loads and equipment changes and is gone by the next one. 2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia across every JFK to RUH date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed September 6, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

See JFK to RUH on the interactive map Get started free

Nonstop flights a week

6,512 mi

Nonstop distance

Free

To get started

New York to Riyadh flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for JFK to RUH, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Scheduled nonstop departures from New York (JFK) to Riyadh (RUH)
Date	Flight	Airline	Departs JFK	Arrives RUH	Duration	Aircraft
Tue, Sep 8	SV 22	Saudia	12:00	07:15	12h 15m	773
Thu, Sep 10	SV 22	Saudia	12:00	07:15	12h 15m	773
Sat, Sep 12	SV 22	Saudia	12:00	07:15	12h 15m	773
Tue, Sep 15	SV 22	Saudia	12:00	07:15	12h 15m	773
Thu, Sep 17	SV 22	Saudia	12:00	07:15	12h 15m	773
Sat, Sep 19	SV 22	Saudia	12:00	07:15	12h 15m	773
Tue, Sep 22	SV 22	Saudia	12:00	07:15	12h 15m	773

Showing all 7 scheduled JFK to RUH departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

See every JFK to RUH date on the interactive map

Award seats on JFK to RUH departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia, date by date. Open the calendar for New York to Riyadh to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

See real availability

Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each JFK to RUH departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

Set an alert

Premium inventory turns over fast. Watch this route and 2LNR notifies you when space appears on a date you are tracking.

Plan on the map

See JFK to RUH on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying New York to Riyadh nonstop

Carriers operating JFK to RUH nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

Saudia (SV) route map

See JFK to RUH on the interactive map →

Frequently asked questions about JFK to RUH

How far is Riyadh from New York?

JFK to RUH covers about 6,512 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to RUH?

Saudia is currently the only airline flying JFK to RUH nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Saudia.

How often does JFK to RUH operate?

The nonstop currently runs three times a week, on Saudia. Thin schedules like this change by season, and an alert will catch anything added.

What time do flights from JFK to RUH depart?

In the next 7 days with service, every scheduled JFK to RUH nonstop leaves at 12:00 local time at New York. The schedule table on this page lists each departure by date.

How do I check upgrade or award availability on JFK to RUH?

Open the JFK to RUH route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Saudia, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

Never miss JFK to RUH upgrade or award space

See what is open by date on this route, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

Get started free