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302 € Cheap Flights from New York to Riga International

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Riga.302 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riga International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 302 €, select.
Riga.302 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riga International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 302 €, select.
Riga.302 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riga International on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 302 €, select.
Riga.302 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riga International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 302 €, select.
Riga.303 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 22 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riga International on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 303 €, select.
Riga.303 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riga International on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 303 €, select.
Riga.311 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Riga International on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 311 €, select.
Riga.314 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Riga International on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 314 €, select.

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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 to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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New York to Riga International: Alternative routes

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New York to Riga: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found302 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Riga International is 302 €. 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 to Riga International. But we found flights with one stop from 302 €.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from New York to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Riga International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Riga International Airport on Saturday, 27 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Riga International is British Airways .

Travelling from New York to Riga International Airport (RIX): What you need to know

  • Planning your flight from New York to Riga International Airport (RIX) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.

  • Riga International Airport is located in Riga. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours ahead of New York.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from New York to RIX, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from New York to RIX that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and RIX include:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Riga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Riga International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.

  • Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to RIX flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.

  • EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Riga International Airport flight:

  • With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LGA is a reliable starting point for any journey.

  • LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Riga International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Riga International Airport flight.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

  • From Riga International Airport, central Riga is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Riga International Airport is 169 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 302 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from New York to RIX, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Riga International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from New York to RIX is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from New York to Riga International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to Riga International Airport (RIX). July is the most popular month to visit Riga. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.

  • Before locking in your New York to RIX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from New York to Riga International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).

More about Riga

  • Start your Riga trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Riga International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Old City Riga (Vecriga), Picturesque Rīga and Riga Central Market are leading attractions which should be on every Riga itinerary.

Explore more of Latvia

  • Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.

  • Around 153 kilometres west of Riga, Ventspils is another favourite stop in Latvia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kurzeme coastline, Ostgals historical city district and Ventspils Water Park.

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