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$308+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Riga (RIX)

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NYC — RIX
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$568
(oojo)

One-way from

$309
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$720
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Cheapest flights from New York to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Riga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:55 pmEWR - RIX
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/198:05 pmRIX - EWR
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$516
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:15 pmEWR - RIX
1 stop10h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/177:05 amRIX - EWR
1 stop13h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$524
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/245:10 pmJFK - RIX
2 stops22h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/257:05 amRIX - JFK
1 stop15h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$615
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2311:55 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2111:25 amRIX - JFK
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$616
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:10 pmJFK - RIX
2 stops14h 45mFinnair
Fri 8/298:55 amRIX - JFK
1 stop17h 10mFinnair
Deal found 4/29$622
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/93:30 pmLGA - RIX
2 stops12h 10mAir Canada
Wed 9/176:05 amRIX - LGA
2 stops15h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$624
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/138:55 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop11h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 7/284:25 pmRIX - JFK
1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:48 pmLGA - RIX
2 stops15h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:05 amRIX - LGA
2 stops15h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$663
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:45 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Tue 5/61:50 pmRIX - JFK
1 stop13h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$671
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/610:20 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop20h 00mLOT
Wed 5/141:55 pmRIX - JFK
1 stop13h 25mLOT
Deal found 4/29$685
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:55 pmEWR - RIX
2 stops34h 05mAir Canada
Wed 5/146:05 amRIX - EWR
2 stops20h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$718
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/812:30 amEWR - RIX
1 stop35h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1511:05 amRIX - EWR
1 stop18h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$748

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Riga that are best for you.

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NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Wed 9/10

5:55 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Riga Intl

Fri 9/19

8:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$516

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Tue 9/9

5:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop10h 25m

Riga Intl

Wed 9/17

7:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$524

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/24

5:10 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Riga Intl

Tue 8/26

6:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$615

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/23

11:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Riga Intl

Thu 8/21

11:25 am-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$616

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/21

6:10 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Riga Intl

Fri 8/29

8:55 am-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$622

New YorkRiga

LGA - RIX

LGARIX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

3:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops12h 10m

Riga Intl

Wed 9/17

6:05 am-2:47 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$624

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/13

8:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Riga Intl

Mon 7/28

4:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop25h 45m

$635

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Wed 10/8

12:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Riga Intl

Wed 10/15

11:05 am-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$748

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/15

10:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Riga Intl

Sun 5/25

6:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$780

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/24

3:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Riga Intl

Mon 8/25

6:05 am-8:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$837

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Riga

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Riga in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Riga flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Riga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Riga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Riga flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Riga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Riga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riga from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Riga

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Riga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Riga. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Riga, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Riga?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Riga (average of $612). Flying from New York to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to RIX?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from New York to Riga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight at noon.

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 0.8 - 2.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Riga when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from New York to Riga by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    If you book a flight to Riga from New York, you will be flying to Riga Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riga Intl (RIX) is located 5.4 mi from the center of Riga. There are 0 flights from New York to Riga Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Riga round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Riga is Scandinavian Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $568 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Finnair and British Airways, starting at $622 and $635 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Riga for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Riga one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $418. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Riga for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Riga?

    While some choose either Newark - Riga Intl or New York LaGuardia - Riga Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Riga Intl is the most popular route from New York to Riga.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Riga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Riga flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Riga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Riga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Riga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Riga?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Riga (average of $612). Flying from New York to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,029). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$414Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$500Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$522Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$534Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FinnairCheapest$582Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$603Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$606Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$613Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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