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R8 877+ 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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RIX
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult

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 9 July 2025.

Return from

R13 289

One-way from

R8 877

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R16 972
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R37 436 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R10 670 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 9 July 2025.

Mon 18/817:55JNB - RIX
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 22/819:50RIX - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/7R13 289
Mon 18/89:50JNB - RIX
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/87:05RIX - JNB
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R18 182
Mon 18/823:15JNB - RIX
1 stop17h 00mKLM
Fri 22/811:50RIX - JNB
2 stops21h 40mKLM
Deal found 6/7R21 366

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

17:55-10:10

1 stop15h 15m

Riga Intl

Fri 22/8

19:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

R13 289

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

9:50-12:05

2 stops25h 15m

Riga Intl

Fri 22/8

7:05-8:20

2 stops26h 15m

R18 182

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

23:15-17:15

1 stop17h 00m

Riga Intl

Fri 22/8

11:50-8:30

2 stops21h 40m

R21 366

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

17:55-10:10

1 stop15h 15m

R8 877

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

9:50-8:30

3 stops45h 40m

R9 162

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

13:25-14:35

2 stops24h 10m

R10 425

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

23:15-17:15

1 stop17h 00m

R11 973

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Deals found on 8/7

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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 15 hours 15 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Riga?

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

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 9 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 R4 614, while return flights cost around R5 670.

  • How much is a return flight to Riga?

    A return flight to Riga will typically cost around R320, however they can be found for as little as R319.

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

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