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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Riga International Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $806. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Cape Town.$747 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 8, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Riga International on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.

Cape Town.$752 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 1, returning Thu, May 7.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Riga International on Fri, May 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Thu, May 7, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.

Cape Town.$806 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 20, returning Mon, Apr 27.Round-trip flight with airBaltic and Condor.Outbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departing from Riga International on Mon, Apr 20, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Apr 27, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $806, select.

Cape Town.$816 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 18, returning Mon, Jan 25.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Riga International on Mon, Jan 18, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Jan 25, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $816, select.

Cape Town.$821 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 25, returning Thu, Jul 9.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Riga International on Thu, Jun 25, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Jul 9, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $821, select.

Cape Town.$852 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Mon, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Riga International on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $852, select.

Cape Town.$895 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 24, returning Tue, May 5.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Riga International on Fri, Apr 24, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Tue, May 5, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $895, select.

Cape Town.$899 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 20, returning Fri, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Riga International on Fri, Nov 20, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $899, select.

Cape Town.$941 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 14, returning Mon, Sep 14.Round-trip flight with Norwegian Air Sweden and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departing from Riga International on Fri, Aug 14, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $941, select.

Cape Town.$1,062 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 10, returning Tue, Mar 24.Round-trip flight with LOT and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departing from Riga International on Tue, Mar 10, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Tue, Mar 24, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,062, select.

Cape Town.$1,077 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with airBaltic and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departing from Riga International on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from Cape Town on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,077, select.

Cape Town.$1,175 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 28, returning Mon, Jan 18.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Riga International on Mon, Dec 28, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Jan 18, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,175, select.

Cape Town.$1,204 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 24, returning Fri, Apr 17.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Riga International on Tue, Mar 24, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Apr 17, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,204, select.

Cape Town.$1,300 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 31, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with airBaltic and South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with airBaltic, departing from Riga International on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,300, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riga International to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riga International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Riga International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Riga International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Riga International to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riga International to Cape Town is $747. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Riga International to Cape Town?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Riga International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $747.

How many flights are there a week from Riga International to Cape Town?

There are no flights flying from Riga International to Cape Town, as of March 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riga International to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Riga International to Cape Town is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Riga International Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riga International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Cape Town Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Riga International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

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 Cape Town 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Riga International Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, Lufthansa offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Traveling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Riga and Cape Town are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your RIX to CPT flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIX and CPT:
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Charles de Gaulle Airport
- London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Right now, $409 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $747. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIX to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RIX to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)

Of all flights departing from Riga International Airport, 71.03% touch down on time at their destination.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near RIX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

June is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
When booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometers away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you're interested in discovering another side of South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key reasons to visit.