Award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for RUH→IAD. Lowest economy: 24,000 points + $365.55 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 90,000 miles + $604.82 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 280,000 miles + $74.39 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD) at a glance
- From
- King Khaled International, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH)
- To
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), SAS (SK), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Washington Dulles (IAD)
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 | 24,000 pts + $365.55 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 1 | 45 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $294.62 | 1 stopNonstop from 50,500 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +2 more | 9+ | 321 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 100,000 pts + $74.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +3 more | 9+ | 192 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 48,000 pts + $415.14 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $423.92 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 1 | 271 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 190,000 pts + $74.39 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 135 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 90,000 pts + $604.82 | 1 stopNonstop from 111,500 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 1 | 295 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 107,500 pts + $550.32 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 280,000 pts + $74.39 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), MEA (ME), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 2 | 108 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 280,000 pts + $74.39 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 9+ | 136 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: 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 | 24,000 pts + $365.55 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $423.92 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $604.82 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 280,000 pts + $74.39 | 9+ | 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 50,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 143 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 111,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 73 dates.
Best months to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 111,480 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 148,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (8 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 100,000 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 90,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (12 dates) | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (6 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (14 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (6 dates) | 107,500 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 60,000 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 280,000 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 62,500 · Flying Blue (27 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 395,000 · SkyMiles (10 dates) | |
| 35,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 62,500 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 111,500 · Flying Blue (4 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 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 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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Search Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD)Questions about award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
What's the lowest Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 24,000 points + $365.55 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 45 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 17:08 UTC). In business class, 90,000 miles + $604.82 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 295 departure dates (newest observation Oct 11, 2026, 02:28 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 192 dates, premium economy 135 dates, business class 108 dates, first class 136 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 321 dates, premium economy 271 dates, business class 295 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 45 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 50,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Which credit card points can book awards from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 award prices from Riyadh (RUH) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 24,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (6 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 90,000 miles with Flying Blue (26 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.