Award flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for LHR→RUH. Lowest economy: 12,000 points + $295.09 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 42,500 miles + $399.10 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest first: 62,500 miles + $418.73 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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LHR to RUH at a glance
- From
- London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom (LHR)
- To
- King Khaled International, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), SriLankan Airlines (UL) and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Riyadh (RUH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 12,000 pts + $295.09 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 147 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,000 pts + $220.33 | 1 stopNonstop from 20,000 pts | British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) +1 more | — | 296 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $239.73 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,500 pts | British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ), Oman Air (WY) | 7 | 322 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $207.89 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 3 | 297 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 28,200 pts + $452.43 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +4 more | 1 | 266 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 34,000 pts + $302.03 | Nonstop | KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 3 | 3 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $540.29 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $786.43 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $768.63 | Nonstop | British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 58,200 pts + $780.99 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +1 more | 1 | 183 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 42,500 pts + $399.10 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 235 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 42,500 pts + $417.83 | 1 stopNonstop from 42,500 pts | British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), IBERIA (IB), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | — | 198 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $423.63 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR), Royal Jordanian (RJ) | 2 | 215 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 50,000 pts + $576.52 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 104 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 62,100 pts + $590.94 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 238 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 84,500 pts + $598.13 | 1 stop | KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 62,500 pts + $418.73 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | Etihad Airways (EY), Oman Air (WY) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 133,400 pts + $842.99 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 65 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $295.09 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + $207.89 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $540.29 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 42,500 pts + $399.10 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $423.63 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 84,500 pts + $598.13 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $418.73 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 133,400 pts + $881.01 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 20,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 30 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop space via Alaska Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- Business: nonstop from 42,500 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 198 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly LHR to RUH on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 · AAdvantage (10 dates) | 76,300 · Qantas (8 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (26 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (13 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (14 dates) | — | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (19 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 147,800 · Qantas (1 date) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (19 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 42,500 · SkyMiles (27 dates) | 147,800 · Qantas (5 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 142,100 · Qantas (6 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 144,200 · Qantas (10 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (26 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 144,200 · Qantas (10 dates) | |
| 12,000 · Virgin (15 dates) | 24,000 · Virgin (9 dates) | 42,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | 142,100 · Qantas (14 dates) | |
| 20,000 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 34,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 42,500 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 169,000 · Qantas (6 dates) | 42,500 · SkyMiles (12 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 69,700 · Qantas (5 dates) | 42,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest London Heathrow to Riyadh award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,000 points + $295.09 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 147 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 01:04 UTC). In business, 42,500 miles + $399.10 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed business award space on 235 departure dates (newest observation Oct 3, 2026, 19:30 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on LHR→RUH?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 296 dates, premium economy 1 date, business 198 dates, first 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 322 dates, premium economy 1 date, business 215 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 297 dates, business 235 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 3 dates, business 2 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 266 dates, premium economy 183 dates, business 238 dates, first 65 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 147 dates, premium economy 60 dates, business 104 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from LHR to RUH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 20,000 miles with American Airlines AAdvantage.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest LHR→RUH award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 12,000 points with Virgin (26 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 42,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.