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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riga from R7 626

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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIX
Jul 17 — Jul 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Riga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 June 2026.

Thu 19/1113:30
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops45h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/1111:40
RIX
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R11 527
Thu 30/713:30
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/820:00
RIX
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/6R13 130
Tue 28/713:30
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/820:00
RIX
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6R13 729

Find 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 17 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 527

One-way from

R7 626

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 721
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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20/7
  • 20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R23 984 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 931 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-10:45

2 stops45h 15m

Riga Intl

Mon 23/11

11:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R11 560

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

13:30-19:05

2 stops28h 35m

Riga Intl

Tue 4/8

20:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

R13 729
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

17:55-10:05

1 stop15h 10m

Riga Intl

Mon 12/10

20:00-10:15

1 stop15h 15m

R15 494

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

13:30-10:05

2 stops43h 35m

Riga Intl

Tue 4/8

7:05-8:20

2 stops26h 15m

R17 210
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

13:30-17:20

3 stops50h 50m

R7 626
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

13:30-19:05

2 stops28h 35m

R7 674

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

13:30-10:05

2 stops43h 35m

R7 820

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

13:30-23:45

3 stops33h 15m

R7 998

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Riga

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Riga?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riga (average of R10 184). Flying from Johannesburg to Riga in October is currently the most expensive (average of R14 005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 17 June 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 410 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 066 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 45h 15m. Fly via Turkish Airlines 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R10 186 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and KLM, starting at R10 911 and R11 026 round-trip. These flights start at 24% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Riga?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riga (average of R10 184). Flying from Johannesburg to Riga in October is currently the most expensive (average of R14 005). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 17 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 186AverageR11 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 911AverageR11 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 026AverageR14 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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