319 € Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Cheapest flight found319 €
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International is 319 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 319 €.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Riga International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

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.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Riga International Airport.

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.

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