Award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for RUH→DXB. Lowest economy: 5,000 miles + $102.92 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 12,500 points + $90.63 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 18,000 miles + $102.92 (Emirates Skywards).
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Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) at a glance
- From
- King Khaled International, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH)
- To
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), MEA (ME), Egyptair (MS), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Oman Air (WY)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Dubai (DXB)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 5,000 pts + $102.92 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 7,500 pts + $90.63 | 1 stopNonstop from 23,100 pts | Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 5 | 322 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 22,500 pts + $51.73 | Nonstop | MEA (ME), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 3 | 328 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 18,000 pts + $102.92 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 290 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 43,800 pts + $79.73 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK), Gulf Air (GF), Oman Air (WY) | 4 | 312 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Delta SkyMiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $90.63 | 1 stopNonstop from 51,800 pts | Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 20,000 pts + $279.16 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + $51.73 | Nonstop | MEA (ME), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 1 | 328 | See dates |
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
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 | Emirates Skywards | 5,000 pts + $102.92 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 18,000 pts + $102.92 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 12,500 pts + $90.63 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 pts + $51.73 | 1 | Nonstop | 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 22,500 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium economy: nonstop from 18,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 290 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 20,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 324 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 · Skywards (12 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (11 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (24 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (23 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 5,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 18,000 · Skywards (28 dates) | 12,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 7,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | — | 12,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
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Search Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)Questions about award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)
What's the lowest Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 5,000 miles + $102.92 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 01:30 UTC). In business class, 12,500 points + $90.63 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 07:15 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 322 dates, premium economy 312 dates, business class 322 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 328 dates, business class 328 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 290 dates, business class 324 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 22,500 miles with Delta SkyMiles.
Which credit card points can book awards from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (DXB)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 5,000 miles with Skywards (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 12,500 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.