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Cheap flights from South Africa to Riga from R11 780

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.
JNB — RIX
helmi 26 — maalis 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Riga

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Riga flight deals. Data was last updated 21 helmikuu 2025.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R13 310
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 from South Africa to Riga
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Riga. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 helmikuu 2025.

ke 26/218:50JNB - RIX
2 stops40h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R11 780
ke 26/219:25JNB - RIX
1 stop17h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R21 182
ke 26/220:25JNB - RIX
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R67 250

Find flights from South Africa to Riga within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Riga that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 helmikuu 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Riga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 26/2

18:50-11:30

2 stops40h 40m

R11 780

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 26/2

19:25-12:30

1 stop17h 05m

R21 182

JohannesburgRiga

JNB - RIX

JNBRIX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ke 26/2

20:25-19:10

3 stops22h 45m

R67 250

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Riga

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Riga

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Riga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 helmikuu 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 21 helmikuu 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

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 21 helmikuu 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR8 745AverageR15 410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 586AverageR22 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 322AverageR16 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 514AverageR15 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 244AverageR16 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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