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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riga from R12 652

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

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Riga

Thu 10/923:15 -
1 stop17h 00m
Thu 24/97:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 24/8R14 090
Sun 11/1014:30 -
3 stops26h 05m
Sun 18/1015:35 -
3 stops22h 55m
Deal found 27/8R14 265
Sun 11/1018:00 -
1 stop24h 10m
Sun 18/1011:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 27/8R14 489
Thu 10/910:40 -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 24/97:50 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 24/8R16 214
Thu 10/913:30 -
3 stops34h 50m
Thu 24/97:00 -
3 stops34h 15m
Deal found 24/8R17 924

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Round-trip from

R12 636

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 639
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R28 505 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R6 320 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 652
Fastest return journey

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 729

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 128

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riga (average of R10 783). Flying from Johannesburg to Riga in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 828). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Riga flights typically cost between R12 524 and R17 141 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 636 on Turkish Airlines (Jan 22–Jan 26).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riga

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
1 565 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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
8 225 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 34h 25m. 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 051 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and KLM, starting at R10 756 and R10 879 round-trip. These flights start at 25% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Riga (average of R10 783). Flying from Johannesburg to Riga in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 828). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 051AverageR11 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 756AverageR11 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 879AverageR14 059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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