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$286+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Riga (RIX)

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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — RIX
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 27, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 4/196:55 pm
JFK
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RIX
1 stop23h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 5/46:30 am
RIX
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JFK
1 stop17h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/22$484
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:55 pm
JFK
-
RIX
1 stop33h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/2911:35 am
RIX
-
JFK
1 stop12h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$486
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 9/46:55 pm
JFK
-
RIX
1 stop33h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/153:45 pm
RIX
-
JFK
1 stop32h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$488
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:55 pm
JFK
-
RIX
1 stop33h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/133:45 pm
RIX
-
JFK
2 stops54h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$491
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 10/75:15 pm
EWR
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RIX
1 stop10h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/133:45 pm
RIX
-
EWR
2 stops28h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/22$491
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 10/25:20 pm
EWR
-
RIX
2 stops25h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/133:45 pm
RIX
-
EWR
2 stops28h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/22$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/206:55 pm
JFK
-
RIX
1 stop23h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 5/63:45 pm
RIX
-
JFK
1 stop32h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/23$500
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/175:10 pm
JFK
-
RIX
2 stops25h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/2411:35 am
RIX
-
JFK
1 stop12h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$502
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/205:45 pm
EWR
-
RIX
2 stops14h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/53:45 pm
RIX
-
EWR
1 stop30h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/23$502
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:30 pm
JFK
-
RIX
2 stops14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/238:00 am
RIX
-
JFK
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$504
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:25 pm
EWR
-
RIX
2 stops14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/238:00 am
RIX
-
EWR
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$504
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/245:20 pm
EWR
-
RIX
2 stops25h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/293:45 pm
RIX
-
EWR
1 stop30h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$506

Find flight deals from New York to Riga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Riga (RIX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$484
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$286
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$560
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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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Riga that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

6:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Riga Intl

Thu 9/24

11:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$544

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

6:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop33h 00m

Riga Intl

Fri 9/4

11:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$552

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

5:10 pm-10:40 am

1 stop10h 30m

Riga Intl

Fri 5/8

6:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$596

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Fri 4/17

5:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop10h 35m

Riga Intl

Fri 5/8

6:30 am-2:59 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$599

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Tue 5/5

5:20 pm-10:55 am

1 stop10h 35m

Riga Intl

Thu 5/14

3:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$603
Quickest round-trip

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Tue 8/25

5:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop10h 40m

Riga Intl

Fri 9/4

6:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$626

New YorkRiga

LGA - RIX

LGARIX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/7

2:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops13h 55m

Riga Intl

Fri 9/11

11:35 am-7:58 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$653

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Tue 8/25

5:49 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops16h 26m

Riga Intl

Fri 9/4

1:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$658

New YorkRiga

LGA - RIX

LGARIX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/2

5:20 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Riga Intl

Fri 9/11

1:55 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops16h 43m

$658

New YorkRiga

LGA - RIX

LGARIX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

5:20 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Riga Intl

Fri 9/4

1:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops16h 49m

$658

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Riga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Riga, you should look to book at least 89 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Riga (average of $330). Flying from New York to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Riga?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Riga?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Riga chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Helsinki (HEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Riga on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Riga?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Riga, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $501.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Riga?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Riga, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Riga?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Riga, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

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 March 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Finnair, andLOT from New York to Riga. 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,374 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
LOT
7.5
Good
1,182 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,725 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,499 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,478 reviews

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Riga?

    Departing from New York to Riga will take you 13h 15m. The distance from New York to Riga is about 4189 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Riga is Finnair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $373 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and LOT, starting at $403 and $407 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Riga for 38% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $200. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Riga (average of $330). Flying from New York to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from New York to Riga

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$373Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$403Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LOTCheapest$407Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$439Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$484Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$498Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$503Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$666Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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