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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga from R11 789

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 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Riga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 789

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 068
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R39 209 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R11 588 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Riga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 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 17/1R11 789
Thu 21/514:45
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops29h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/58:35
RIX
-
JNB
2 stops25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/1R16 954

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

17:50-10:05

1 stop15h 15m

Riga Intl

Mon 25/5

11:00-10:30

1 stop24h 30m

R11 789

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

14:45-21:10

2 stops29h 25m

Riga Intl

Mon 25/5

10:30-8:50

2 stops23h 20m

R16 954

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Deals found on 16/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga (average of R10 314). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 299). 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 OR Tambo Airport 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 19 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
4 193 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
7 731 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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 OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    Most people fly into Riga Intl (RIX) if they book a flight to Riga from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Riga Intl has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 3 airlines. Riga Intl is conveniently located just 8,7 km from Riga’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga?

    For as low as R11 789, Turkish Airlines can have you in Riga from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 15h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9238 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Lufthansa, at R10 316, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and KLM. Lufthansa is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Riga?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Riga?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga (average of R10 314). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of R18 299). 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 OR Tambo to Riga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 19 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR10 316AverageR12 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 959AverageR11 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 166AverageR14 187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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