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, Lufthansa 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 433, while return flights cost around R5 591.

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).

R7 069+ Flights to Riga, Latvia

Flights to Riga in 2025

Return from	R11 700
One-way from	R7 069
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 436

KLM
22/9-6/10
2 total stops
47h 00m total
Johannesburg to Riga

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8/10
3 total stops
35h 25m total
Johannesburg to Riga

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 397 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 494 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Mon 22/918:50JNB - RIX

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1017:00RIX - JNB

1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R11 700

Wed 8/1018:50JNB - RIX

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1011:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R12 279

Mon 22/918:50JNB - RIX

2 stops21h 25mKLM

Mon 6/1011:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 26/8R12 296

Tue 23/918:50JNB - RIX

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/911:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R12 436

Tue 23/918:50JNB - RIX

2 stops25h 40mAir France

Tue 30/97:10RIX - JNB

2 stops39h 10mAir France

Deal found 24/8R15 611

Wed 8/1018:50JNB - RIX

2 stops25h 40mAir France

Sun 12/1016:25RIX - JNB

2 stops29h 55mAir France

Deal found 25/8R16 453

Best flights to Riga
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 26 August 2025.

Mon 22/918:50JNB - RIX

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1017:00RIX - JNB

1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R11 700

Thu 12/211:40JNB - RIX

2 stops24h 40mLufthansa

Mon 16/217:10RIX - JNB

1 stop13h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 25/8R12 138

Mon 22/918:50JNB - RIX

2 stops21h 25mKLM

Mon 6/1011:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 26/8R12 296

Thu 12/219:10JNB - RIX

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/219:00RIX - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/8R12 787

Wed 8/1018:50JNB - RIX

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1011:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R12 279

Tue 23/918:50JNB - RIX

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/911:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R12 436

Last-minute flights to Riga
Discover last-minute flight deals to Riga. Data last updated 26 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/918:50JNB - RIX

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1017:00RIX - JNB

1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R11 700

Mon 22/918:50JNB - RIX

2 stops21h 25mKLM

Mon 6/1011:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mKLM

Deal found 26/8R12 296

Mon 22/913:25JNB - RIX

2 stops28h 35mEmirates

Sun 5/100:05RIX - JNB

1 stop17h 10mEmirates

Deal found 26/8R20 856

Tue 23/918:50JNB - RIX

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/911:50RIX - JNB

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R12 436

Tue 23/918:50JNB - RIX

2 stops25h 40mAir France

Tue 30/97:10RIX - JNB

2 stops39h 10mAir France

Deal found 24/8R15 611

One-way flights to Riga
Search for one-way flight options to Riga. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Wed 8/109:50JNB - RIX

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R7 069

Wed 8/1017:55JNB - RIX

1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/8R7 981

Tue 23/917:50JNB - RIX

1 stop15h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 24/8R8 385

Tue 23/918:50JNB - RIX

2 stops25h 40mAir France

Deal found 24/8R9 840

Tue 23/98:20JNB - RIX

3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R14 541

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

18:50-13:30

1 stop17h 40m

Riga Intl

Mon 6/10

17:00-21:20

1 stop29h 20m

R11 700

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

11:40-12:20

2 stops24h 40m

Riga Intl

Mon 16/2

17:10-7:05

1 stop13h 55m

R12 138

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

18:50-13:30

1 stop17h 40m

Riga Intl

Sun 12/10

11:50-21:20

1 stop34h 30m

R12 279

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

18:50-17:15

2 stops21h 25m

Riga Intl

Mon 6/10

11:50-21:20

1 stop34h 30m

R12 296

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

18:50-22:45

1 stop26h 55m

Riga Intl

Tue 30/9

11:50-21:20

1 stop34h 30m

R12 436

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-18:05

1 stop22h 55m

Riga Intl

Mon 16/2

19:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

R12 787

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

9:50-22:15

3 stops35h 25m

R7 069

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

17:55-18:55

1 stop24h 00m

R7 981

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

17:50-10:10

1 stop15h 20m

R8 385

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

18:50-21:30

2 stops25h 40m

R9 840

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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 17 hours 0 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 Air France.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riga?

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

Rainfall in Riga 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, andTurkish Airlines 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

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 955 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 359 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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, Lufthansa 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 433, while return flights cost around R5 591.
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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Riga?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Riga?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riga?

Does Riga Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Riga Intl?

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