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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riga from R11 596

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIX
Nov 22 — Nov 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Riga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

Thu 12/210:10JNB - RIX
2 stops28h 00mLufthansa
Mon 16/214:35RIX - JNB
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 22/10R11 596
Thu 12/220:15JNB - RIX
1 stop26h 30mSWISS
Mon 16/27:00RIX - JNB
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Deal found 20/10R12 518

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Riga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Riga (RIX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 596

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 809
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R36 984 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R12 410 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:10-14:10

2 stops28h 00m

Riga Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-9:30

1 stop18h 55m

R11 596

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-22:45

1 stop26h 30m

Riga Intl

Mon 16/2

7:00-10:30

1 stop27h 30m

R12 518

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Deals found on 22/10

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to RIX?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Riga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg to Riga in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 23 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa from Johannesburg to Riga by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 404 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
4 022 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7 514 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Riga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 8,7 km from the city centre, Riga Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riga from Johannesburg. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Riga Intl (RIX) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Johannesburg from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Riga?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Riga in 28h. Fly via Lufthansa to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg and Riga is about 9238 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riga round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Riga is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R11 918 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Lufthansa, starting at R12 512 and R12 782 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Riga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Riga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Riga?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Riga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Riga 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 3 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Riga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 918AverageR13 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 512AverageR15 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 782AverageR15 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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