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R11 780+ 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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RIX
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Flights to Riga in 2025

Find the latest flights to Riga in 2025, 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 21 February 2025.

One-way from

R11 780

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R13 310
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R38 470 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 064 potential savings vs. average return price).
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One-way flights to Riga
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Wed 26/218:50JNB - RIX
2 stops40h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R11 780
Wed 26/219:25JNB - RIX
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R21 182
Wed 26/220:25JNB - RIX
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R67 250

Find flights to Riga within your budget

Locate flights to Riga that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

18:50-11:30

2 stops40h 40m

R11 780

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

19:25-12:30

1 stop17h 05m

R21 182

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/2

20:25-19:10

3 stops22h 45m

R67 250

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Travel insights for flights to Riga

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How long is the flight to Riga?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Riga takes 36 hours 55 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 Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Air France.

Emirates

Emirates

From R718

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From R668

Air France

Air France

From R628

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R474

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riga?

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

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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 762 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riga?

    Riga Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riga. One-way flights to Riga Intl typically cost R1 263, while return flights cost around R6 482.

  • 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 - Airside Eu Transit Area is the closest property to Riga Intl (0,0 km away from Riga Intl).

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