Cheap flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Riyadh (RUH)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $827. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Riyadh.$799 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $799, select.

Riyadh.$801 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.

Riyadh.$803 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $803, select.

Riyadh.$817 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $817, select.

Riyadh.$820 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.

Riyadh.$823 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $823, select.

Riyadh.$827 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $827, select.

Riyadh.$827 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $827, select.

Riyadh.$830 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $830, select.

Riyadh.$830 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Guangzhou on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $830, select.

Riyadh.$831 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $831, select.

Riyadh.$834 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $834, select.

Riyadh.$871 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $871, select.

Riyadh.$903 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $903, select.

Riyadh.$910 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Guangzhou on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $910, select.

Riyadh.$985 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Guangzhou.Price includes taxes and charges.From $985, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Riyadh

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Guangzhou to Riyadh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$799
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	9 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	China Southern
Average flights per week	24

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Riyadh is $799. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Guangzhou to Riyadh?

9 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Guangzhou to Riyadh.

Which airlines fly direct from Guangzhou to Riyadh?

China Southern, Saudia and China Eastern fly direct from Guangzhou to Riyadh.

How many flights are there a week from Guangzhou to Riyadh?

As of June 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Guangzhou to Riyadh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Guangzhou to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Riyadh is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport on Thursday, 6 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Riyadh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Riyadh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh with?

Currently, Saudia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport is 9 hours 50 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, making Riyadh five hours behind Guangzhou.
Every week, there are seven Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CAN to RUH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with China Southern. This popular carrier has direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport.
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With 76.81% of services arriving as planned, China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering CAN to RUH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CAN and RUH include:
- Dubai Airport
- Kuwait Airport
- Lahore Airport

Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)

You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CAN land on schedule 85% of the time.
Guangzhou Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Guangzhou. 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 the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)

Consider checking in to Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after arriving from your Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's not too far from RUH and a great option if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Explore without limits with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Homes and chase adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Riyadh Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

Riyadh Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Riyadh in March.
Before locking in your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Riyadh Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAN to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

You've seen Riyadh, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to check off its top attractions. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Want ideas for other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Head 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is a highlight in the area.