How long is the flight from South Africa to Latvia?

Airlines like Lufthansa fly from South Africa to Latvia in about 25h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between South Africa and Latvia is about 9238 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Latvia ranges from 20.0 - 70.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Latvia when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Latvia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 -3.0 C).

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Latvia?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Latvia. Flights to Latvia from South Africa in February are about R15 591 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R11 793.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Latvia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Latvia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Latvia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Latvia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Latvia?

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R12 071+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Latvia

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Latvia

Round-trip from	R12 071
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 947

Lufthansa
12/2-16/2
3 total stops
39h 35m total
South Africa to Latvia

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R16 695 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 324 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Latvia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

Thu 12/210:40JNB - RIX

2 stops25h 40mLufthansa

Mon 16/217:10RIX - JNB

1 stop13h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 10/9R12 071

Thu 12/223:59JNB - RIX

1 stop22h 21mKLM

Mon 16/211:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 15mKLM

Deal found 10/9R12 888

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Thu 12/2

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Mon 16/2

17:10-7:05

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R12 071

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Reviews of airlines servicing Latvia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Latvia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 409 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Latvia?
Airlines like Lufthansa fly from South Africa to Latvia in about 25h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between South Africa and Latvia is about 9238 km.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Latvia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Latvia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Latvia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Latvia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Latvia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Latvia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Latvia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 239	AverageR14 061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 889	AverageR13 897	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR12 482	AverageR14 770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR12 836	AverageR21 477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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