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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riga from R11 549

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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 29 January 2026.

Thu 21/517:50
JNB
-
RIX
1 stop24h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 25/511:00
RIX
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R11 549
Fri 18/1223:59
JNB
-
RIX
1 stop37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/116:35
RIX
-
JNB
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R12 294
Fri 18/1223:59
JNB
-
RIX
1 stop37h 11m
KLM
Fri 8/111:50
RIX
-
JNB
2 stops24h 20m
KLM
Deal found 27/1R12 818
Wed 25/223:59
JNB
-
RIX
1 stop22h 21m
KLM
Wed 4/317:00
RIX
-
JNB
1 stop29h 05m
KLM
Deal found 28/1R13 595
Wed 25/223:59
JNB
-
RIX
1 stop22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/313:45
RIX
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R13 738
Wed 25/222:20
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops44h 00m
Emirates
Wed 4/311:25
RIX
-
JNB
2 stops42h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 28/1R13 785
Thu 21/521:15
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops43h 35m
British Airways
Mon 25/58:35
RIX
-
JNB
2 stops23h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1R17 069

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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 29 January 2026.

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R11 549

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R11 675
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:50-19:05

1 stop24h 15m

Riga Intl

Mon 25/5

11:00-10:30

1 stop24h 30m

R11 549

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:59-22:20

1 stop22h 21m

Riga Intl

Wed 4/3

17:00-22:05

1 stop29h 05m

R13 595

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:59-22:20

1 stop22h 21m

Riga Intl

Wed 4/3

13:45-12:10

2 stops22h 25m

R13 738

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:20-18:20

2 stops44h 00m

Riga Intl

Wed 4/3

11:25-5:35

2 stops42h 10m

R13 785

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

21:15-17:50

2 stops43h 35m

Riga Intl

Mon 25/5

8:35-7:00

2 stops23h 25m

R17 069

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

22:20-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Riga Intl

Sun 24/5

0:05-16:15

1 stop17h 10m

R21 447

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Deals found on 25/1

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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 R9 978). Flying from Johannesburg to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 704). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Riga?

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 29 January 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
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 208 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 756 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 22h 21m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance between Johannesburg and Riga is about 9238 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 R9 981 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and KLM, starting at R10 681 and R10 803 round-trip. These flights start at 26% 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 R9 978). Flying from Johannesburg to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 704). 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 981AverageR11 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 681AverageR11 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 803AverageR13 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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