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$244+ 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — RIX
Jan 23 — Jan 301
Fri 1/23
Fri 1/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Riga Intl are usually found in November or October, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 December 24, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:45 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/137:00 amRIX - JFK
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$510
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:20 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop18h 00mKLM
Mon 1/125:00 pmRIX - JFK
1 stop25h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/23$511
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:45 amJFK - RIX
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Thu 1/157:05 amRIX - JFK
2 stops22h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 12/23$536
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:50 pmJFK - RIX
2 stops17h 25mAir Canada
Wed 1/147:35 amRIX - JFK
2 stops22h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 12/23$543
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:25 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/285:00 pmRIX - JFK
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$547
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:35 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop31h 30mLOT
Wed 1/286:40 pmRIX - JFK
1 stop32h 55mLOT
Deal found 12/23$614
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:00 pmJFK - RIX
2 stops41h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/157:40 amRIX - JFK
2 stops43h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/23$618
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:00 pmJFK - RIX
2 stops41h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 1/127:35 amRIX - JFK
2 stops43h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/23$624
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:00 pmJFK - RIX
2 stops41h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/147:35 amRIX - JFK
2 stops43h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/23$634
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:45 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop15h 55mFinnair
Mon 1/129:25 amRIX - JFK
1 stop16h 40mFinnair
Deal found 12/23$635
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:35 pmJFK - RIX
1 stop12h 20mLOT
Tue 1/136:05 amRIX - JFK
1 stop21h 30mLOT
Deal found 12/23$637
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:30 pmEWR - RIX
1 stop21h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 1/137:30 pmRIX - EWR
1 stop25h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/23$689

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 December 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$244
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$716
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Riga that are best for you.

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Depart

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New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

10:35 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Riga Intl

Fri 2/27

6:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$365

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

10:20 pm-1:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

Riga Intl

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$377

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

5:10 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Riga Intl

Mon 4/27

3:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$385

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

10:20 pm-1:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

Riga Intl

Thu 5/14

1:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$401

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

6:35 pm-1:25 am

1 stop24h 50m

Riga Intl

Mon 3/16

11:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$415

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Tue 3/24

6:40 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Riga Intl

Sun 3/29

3:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$437

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Riga Intl

Tue 3/24

12:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$446

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

10:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Riga Intl

Wed 5/13

10:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$447

New YorkRiga

JFK - RIX

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

10:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Riga Intl

Thu 5/14

10:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops18h 00m

$447

NewarkRiga

EWR - RIX

EWRRIX

Newark

Tue 5/5

2:24 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 26m

Riga Intl

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-9:57 am

2 stops26h 57m

$453

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Deals found on 12/23

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Riga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Riga, you should look to book at least 66 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 $332). Flying from New York to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $595). 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 December 24, 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 31% versus a flight at noon.

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 47% 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.

Oslo (OSL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $672.

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 30m.

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 Helsinki (HEL) 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 December 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, LOT, and Scandinavian Airlines 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,153 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,621 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,609 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,339 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sep 2025

WAW - HEL

My flight to Europe was cancelled and rebooked. Bags got lost by FinnAir. Flight back home from Europe was cancelled the very next day after we landed. Zero compensation for these back to back cancellations on the exact same trip. Kayak doesn’t help with flight cancellation before trips says to contact trip protection only for trip protection to say it’s up to kayak. Don’t fly FinnAir.

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 15h. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $376 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Finnair and LOT, starting at $399 and $407 round-trip. You may be able to fly from New York to Riga for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $332). Flying from New York to Riga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $595). 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 December 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FinnairCheapest$399Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$407Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$437Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$484Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$503Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$506Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$603Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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