How long is the flight from Riyadh to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Riyadh to San Francisco in 26h 12m. Fly via Delta or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8050 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to SFO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riyadh to San Francisco as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 September 2026.

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Deal found 27/9£803

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Round-trip from	£586
One-way from	£472
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	£704

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Riyadh to San Francisco

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Thu 1/10

01:45-13:15

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Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

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Wed 7/10

04:20-21:56

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San Francisco

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00:00-11:00

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Wed 7/10

03:30-20:06

1 stop26h 36m

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00:00-11:00

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Sat 7/11

23:30-14:42

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San Francisco

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21:42-19:45

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/11

01:00-18:01

2 stops28h 01m

San Francisco

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08:55-22:50

2 stops26h 55m

£618

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 27/1

01:00-18:45

1 stop28h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

20:35-22:50

1 stop39h 15m

£619

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - SFO San Francisco

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/11

01:00-18:01

2 stops28h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

08:55-22:50

2 stops26h 55m

£629

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - SFO San Francisco

RUHSFO

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 6/11

01:00-18:01

2 stops28h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 14/11

14:05-22:50

2 stops21h 45m

£630

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RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/11

00:05-11:45

2 stops22h 40m

San Francisco

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14:05-22:45

2 stops21h 40m

£669

RiyadhSan Francisco

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/11

23:30-22:49

1 stop34h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£2,376

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to San Francisco (average of £612). Flying from Riyadh to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to San Francisco flights typically cost between £626 and £840 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £586 on ITA Airways (9 Nov–17 Nov).

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How long is the flight from Riyadh to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Riyadh to San Francisco in 26h 12m. Fly via Delta or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8050 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to San Francisco (average of £612). Flying from Riyadh to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Riyadh to San Francisco flights typically cost between £626 and £840 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £586 on ITA Airways (9 Nov–17 Nov).