Cheap flights to Riga International Airport

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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Riga International Airport? If you want to travel to Riga International Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $238. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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      EL AL Israel Airlines

      Frequently asked questions

      airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines both fly non-stop to Riga International.
      The cheapest month to fly to Riga International is usually October.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
      The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Riga International is $211. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Riga International Airport is Monday, October 19, 2026.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Wizz Air and airBaltic offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

      Flying to Riga International

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$211
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time4 hrs, 29 mins
      Most popular airlineairBaltic
      Average flights per week4

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      How to find cheap flights to Riga International Airport (RIX)

      • Currently, $106 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Riga International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to RIX for $211.

      • Stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to RIX fall, we'll keep you posted.

      • Roughly one month before taking off is an ideal time to book tickets to Riga, where Riga International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the cheapest fares.

      • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Riga. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.

      • Search for plane tickets to Riga International Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

      Best time to go to Riga

      • You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Riga in June.

      • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to RIX that suits your budget and schedule.

      • If you'd like to experience Riga at its liveliest, lock in your flights to RIX for August. Being on vacation during peak periods typically means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.

      • Travel in January if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Riga are often less expensive.

      • The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Riga is warmest in July, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

      • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -12ºC (10ºF) to 4ºC (39ºF).

      • April often brings more sun than cloud. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Riga.

      • Expect more rain if you're visiting during December, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.

      Traveling to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know

      • Get to Riga without any stops. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Riga International Airport:

      • If you want to travel with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your RIX plane ticket with LOT. Up to 88% of its flights to this airport arrive as scheduled.

      • The local timezone at RIX is UTC+2.

      • Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to RIX? These hotels near Riga International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:

      • Riga International Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This rating reflects how often departing flights from RIX arrive without running late.

      Getting to central Riga from Riga International Airport (RIX)

      Riga highlights

      • These leading sights should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Riga:

        • Old City Riga (Vecriga): A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 2 kilometers south of the city center.

        • Latvian National Opera: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometers south of the heart of Riga.

      How to get to Jelgava from Riga International Airport (RIX)

      • Going straight to Jelgava? From RIX, it takes around 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 48 kilometers from the airport.

      • Public transport will take you to Jelgava in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

      Traveling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Jūrmala

      • Jūrmala is another city that you can easily get to from Riga International Airport. It's about 14 kilometers away.

      Explore more of Latvia

      • Craving more adventure? Daugavpils will keep things interesting on your trip through Latvia. It's about 193 kilometers southeast of Riga and features St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.

      • Jelgava is another top destination in Latvia and is roughly 32 kilometers southwest of Riga. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.

      • About 14 kilometers west of Riga, Jūrmala brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Jurmala Beach, Dzintari Concert Hall and Bulduru pludmale.

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