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Cheap flights from South Africa to Riga from R17 473

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RIX
Feb 12 — Feb 191
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Riga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 473

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 156
18/6-16/7
  • 18/6-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • South Africa to Riga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R29 829 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 563 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Riga

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Riga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2025.

Wed 18/613:25JNB - RIX
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/70:05RIX - JNB
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R17 473
Wed 18/617:55JNB - RIX
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 17/719:50RIX - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2R18 140

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JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

13:25-15:30

1 stop25h 05m

Riga Intl

Wed 16/7

0:05-20:50

1 stop21h 45m

R17 473

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

17:55-18:55

1 stop24h 00m

Riga Intl

Thu 17/7

19:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

R18 140

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Deals found on 5/2

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Riga

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 7 February 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Riga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Riga by month

Plan your trip to Riga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riga ranges from 20.0 - 70.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Riga when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Riga by month

Plan your trip to Riga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

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 7 February 2025.

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2024

LHE - IST

The flight was first pre-poned and then postponed. And the flight was delayed for an hour due to which I missed my bus

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,7

Boarding

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jul 2024

LHE - IST

The flight was first pre-poned and then postponed. And the flight was delayed for an hour due to which I missed my bus

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa?

    If you book a flight to Riga from South Africa, you will be flying to Riga Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riga Intl (RIX) is located 8,7 km from the centre of Riga.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Riga?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Riga

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 7 February 2025.
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LufthansaCheapestR8 790AverageR15 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 645AverageR22 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 384AverageR16 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 578AverageR15 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 312AverageR16 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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