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R7 886+ Cheap flights to Riga

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RIX
May 12 — May 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Riga in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2026.

Sat 23/513:30
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 30/511:00
RIX
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R12 148
Mon 15/613:30
JNB
-
RIX
2 stops43h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 18/620:00
RIX
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/4R12 574

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Find the latest flights to Riga in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2026.

Return from

R12 148

One-way from

R7 886

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 607
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 23/5-30/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (R2 747 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R683 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

13:30-10:05

2 stops43h 35m

Riga Intl

Thu 18/6

20:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

R12 574
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

13:30-19:05

2 stops28h 35m

Riga Intl

Sat 30/5

11:00-9:40

2 stops23h 40m

R13 459

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

9:45-18:15

2 stops31h 30m

Riga Intl

Sat 30/5

5:50-8:15

3 stops27h 25m

R16 919
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

20:40-22:40

2 stops25h 00m

R8 853

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

22:20-17:00

2 stops41h 40m

R10 902

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

10:05-22:20

2 stops35h 15m

R10 902

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

10:05-17:00

2 stops29h 55m

R10 902

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

19:10-12:25

2 stops40h 15m

R12 345
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

12:20-10:05

2 stops20h 45m

R24 706

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riga

How long is the flight to Riga?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Riga takes 28 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Riga from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riga?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riga are Turkish Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 039
KLM
KLM
From R11 164
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R10 315

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riga?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Riga are Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and KLM.

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 mm 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 12 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa to Latvia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 495 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 304 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 913 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to Riga

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riga?

    Riga Intl (RIX), located 8,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Riga.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riga if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riga?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riga.

  • Does Riga Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Riga Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Riga Intl?

    Yes. Riga Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Kepler Club Riga Airport Hotel - Landside Public Area is the closest property to Riga Intl (0,0 km away from Riga Intl).

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