Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga six hours ahead of New York.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your JFK to RIX flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and RIX include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
142 € is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 319 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to RIX if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JFK to RIX.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and explore beyond Riga's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
Riga International Airport to central Riga has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Riga in February.
The warmest month in Riga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to RIX in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Latvia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another favourite stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.