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Cheapest flight ticket found	$983
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	8 hrs, 46 mins
Places to go	260
Most popular airline	Saudia
Average flights per week	105

Cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to China

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Flight deals from Riyadh to China

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Riyadh Airport to China? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $983. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Beijing.$983 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $983, select.

Guangzhou.$1,008 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,008, select.

Chongqing.$1,061 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chongqing.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chongqing on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,061, select.

Hong Kong.$1,079 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 7 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,079, select.

Kunming.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 10 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 1 Oct, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Kunming on Sun, 10 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.

Shanghai.$1,121 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,121, select.

Sanya.$1,169 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 9 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 2 Sep, arriving in Sanya.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Sanya on Thu, 9 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,169, select.

Shenzhen.$1,193 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sat, 13 Mar.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,193, select.

Yantai.$1,284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Yantai.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Yantai on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,284, select.

Chengdu.$1,321 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,321, select.

Wuhan.$1,418 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Wuhan Tianhe International.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Wuhan Tianhe International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,418, select.

Macau.$1,423 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Air Macau.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Macau.Inbound indirect flight with Air Macau, departs from Macau on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,423, select.

Haikou.$1,441 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Shenzhen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Haikou.Inbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Haikou on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,441, select.

Shenyang.$1,481 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Shenyang.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Shenyang on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,481, select.

Jinan.$1,539 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Shandong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Jinan Yaoqiang.Inbound indirect flight with Shandong Airlines, departs from Jinan Yaoqiang on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,539, select.

Dayong.$1,551 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Zhangjiajie Hehua .Inbound indirect flight with Shanghai Airlines, departs from Zhangjiajie Hehua on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,551, select.

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Flights from Riyadh Airport to China FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to China from Riyadh?

The cheapest flight from Riyadh to China costs $983.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to China?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to China is December. See if any of these flights in December suit you.

What is the cheapest Riyadh to China flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Riyadh to China is Riyadh to Beijing Daxing. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $983.

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How long is the flight from Riyadh to China?

The average flight time from Riyadh to China is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Riyadh?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to China from Riyadh is Saudia.

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Cheapest flights to China from Riyadh

How to find cheap flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to China

Book a return flight from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to China from $983, the cheapest price currently available.
You'll be travelling from RUH into Beijing Daxing in Beijing with that fare.
$575 is the lowest price available for a one-way ticket.
Not sure where to fly into yet? Enter 'China' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
With roughly 75 international airports, China gives you plenty of arrival options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to broaden your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your origin and destination cities.
Book as early as possible. You'll have more routes, times and airlines to pick from. Leave it too late and you could be left with limited options and higher costs.
Get notified when fares change by creating a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to get real-time updates sent to your phone.

Best time to fly from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to China

Hop on a flight from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to China in December and you'll be travelling at one of the most affordable times of the year. Prices start at $983.
In general, flying in the middle of the week is a practical way to keep costs down. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean cheaper fares.
July, August and September are the most popular months to travel to China. August tops the list — but you can also expect to pay more at this time.
June, November and December are the least popular months to fly. The quietest month is June. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.

Flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to China: what to expect

Around five airports across China can be reached on a nonstop flight from Riyadh Airport (RUH).
Roughly 26 direct flights operate every week between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and destinations across China.
Settle in for the journey with any of these major airlines departing from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to China:
When it comes to the most popular routes from Riyadh Airport to China, Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai are high on many travellers' wishlists.
The quickest flight has you in Urumqi in about 6 hours, compared to roughly 10 hours 5 minutes if you're heading to Shanghai.
Across all routes, the average journey takes around 8 hours 30 minutes.

Popular places to visit in China

Now that you've booked your Riyadh to China flights, it's time to start planning the rest of your trip.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a leading destination for flights from Riyadh Airport bound for China. From Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Tower to The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, the must-sees stack up quickly.
You'll discover plenty of flight deals touching down at Shanghai's busiest airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is another option for arrivals.
Looking for a place to rest your head? Explore the selection of hotels in Shanghai.

Beijing

The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square offer a solid introduction to the highlights of Beijing.
When working out where to land, your main options are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
That same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find the best room rates online. Use it to compare availability and prices across hotels in Beijing.

Chengdu

Swing by well-known attractions like Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum while you're in this corner of Sichuan.
You can land at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), depending on where you're coming from.
Find a deal on where you'll stay by browsing the list of hotels in Chengdu.

Visiting China for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can vary, so it's worth checking whether you need a visa or any other kind of documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local consulate or embassy should have the latest details.
You'll be using Chinese yuan (CNY) for all your purchases. Credit and debit cards are only accepted in large businesses, so it's a good idea to have another payment method.
Beijing is the capital of China, which has a population of roughly 1.4 billion.
There's more than one standard time zone in this destination, ranging from UTC+6 through to UTC+8.
The weather can influence everything from sightseeing to packing, so travel when the forecast suits your plans. July is China's warmest month, with average high temperatures reaching 28ºC.
Conditions are often coolest around January, when average low temperatures drop to -9ºC. Check the weather before you head off.
Rain is more frequent in August, while December is usually drier.
Hoping to time your travels with something big? Top events worth planning around include Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Locked in that cheap flight from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to China? Now work out where you'll rest your head and how you'll get around. Explore the range of hotels in China and filter your search by review score, star rating and more. Also browse the car rental options in China and choose from pickup locations at airports or in cities.

China hotels and car hire

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