Travelling from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dallas: what you need to know
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Dallas is nine hours behind Riyadh.
To avoid rushing for your RUH to Dallas flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a popular month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from RUH to Dallas. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
RUH is around 27 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas? Stay at a hotel near RUH, like Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Makarem Riyadh Hotel will also have you moments from check-in.
85% of flights leaving Riyadh King Khalid International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of RUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Dallas
$1,034 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas flight. A return plane ticket starts from $1,498. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from RUH to Dallas if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RUH to Dallas by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from RUH to Dallas.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Dallas Love Field (DAL) is about 13 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. Once you've hopped off your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to DAL. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your RUH to Dallas flight at any of these well-located options:
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DAL will help you stay within budget.
The address for Dallas Love Field is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas. July is the most popular month for a trip to Dallas. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from RUH to Dallas around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
After booking your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Dallas, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
Winspear Opera House and Meyerson Symphony Centre are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Dallas itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Dallas is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 370 kilometres south of Dallas, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, consider San Antonio, about 402 kilometres southwest of Dallas. San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza are among its highlights.