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R9 965+ Cheap flights to Riga

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RIX
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Riga in 2025

Find the latest flights to Riga in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 13 October 2025.

Return from

R11 888

One-way from

R9 965

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 874
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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5/1
  • 5/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R37 293 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 516 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Riga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 October 2025.

Thu 12/210:40JNB - RIX
2 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Mon 16/217:10RIX - JNB
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/10R11 888

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Return

Price

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:40-12:20

2 stops25h 40m

Riga Intl

Mon 16/2

17:10-7:05

1 stop13h 55m

R11 888

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

23:00-11:45

3 stops36h 45m

R9 965

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

23:00-19:15

3 stops44h 15m

R11 137

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

9:25-11:45

3 stops50h 20m

R11 626

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

13:25-18:20

2 stops28h 55m

R12 028

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

10:25-18:20

2 stops55h 55m

R12 727

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

19:10-18:10

1 stop23h 00m

R13 077

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riga

How long is the flight to Riga?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Riga takes 25 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Riga from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riga?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riga are Turkish Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 967
KLM
KLM
From R12 564
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R12 834

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riga?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riga are Turkish Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in Riga by month

Plan your trip to Riga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Riga by month

Plan your trip to Riga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riga, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riga. Reviews last updated 13 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa to Latvia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 007 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 484 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 402 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

FAQs about flying to Riga

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riga?

    Riga Intl (RIX), located 8,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Riga.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riga if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riga?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riga.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riga?

    Riga Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riga. One-way flights to Riga Intl typically cost R6 412, while return flights cost around R5 572.

  • Does Riga Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Riga Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Riga Intl?

    Yes. Riga Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Kepler Club Riga Airport Hotel - Airside Eu Transit Area - Only Schengen is the closest property to Riga Intl (0,0 km away from Riga Intl).

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