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R12 625+ Cheap flights to Riga

— RIX
Sep 26 — Oct 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Riga in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Riga

Thu 10/923:15 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 24/97:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 24/8R14 059
Sun 11/1014:30 -
3 stops26h 05m
Sun 18/1015:35 -
3 stops22h 55m
Deal found 27/8R14 235
Sun 11/1018:00 -
1 stop24h 10m
Sun 18/1011:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 27/8R14 458
Thu 10/910:40 -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 24/97:50 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 24/8R16 179
Thu 10/913:30 -
3 stops34h 50m
Thu 24/97:00 -
3 stops34h 15m
Deal found 24/8R17 885

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R11 732

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 605
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R395 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgRiga

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIX Riga Intl

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

0:20-10:45

1 stop34h 25m

Riga Intl

Tue 26/1

11:40-11:00

1 stop23h 20m

R12 625
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JohannesburgRiga

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIX Riga Intl

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

18:50-17:15

2 stops21h 25m

Riga Intl

Thu 24/9

7:45-21:20

1 stop14h 35m

R14 697

JohannesburgRiga

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RIX Riga Intl

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

8:10-10:05

2 stops24h 55m

Riga Intl

Sun 18/10

11:00-10:30

1 stop24h 30m

R15 095

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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 Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 733
KLM
KLM
From R10 855
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R10 029

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,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
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 486 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
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Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 222 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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.

  • 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 - Landside Public Area is the closest property to Riga Intl (0,0 km away from Riga Intl).

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