Cheap flights from New York to Riga from £272

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1 stop
Wed, Jul 22
New York JFKRiga RIX
£272
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 20
New York JFKRiga RIX
£295
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18
New York JFKRiga RIX
£301
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20
New York JFKRiga RIX
£324
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20
New York JFKRiga RIX
£330
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Mon, Jul 20
New York JFKRiga RIX
£346
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
New York JFKRiga RIX
£607
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
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£611
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Sat, Jul 18 – Fri, Jul 24
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£658
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
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£668
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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How much do flights to Riga cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£272

Cheapest round-trip

£607

Average round-trip

£720

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

airBaltic

Getting from Riga airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus route 22.

Riga is served by Riga International Airport (RIX), located approximately 10 km southwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The most economical choice is the public bus, while taxis and ride-hailing provide faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

€2; single ticket from driver; cheaper with e-ticket

every 10–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-35 min

€5; direct service to Old Town

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Old Town

15-25 min

€15 – €25; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

€10 – €20; app-based; price varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app users seeking value

15-25 min

€25 – €45; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-25 min

€30 – €60; per day; varies by provider and vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus 22 runs between the airport and the city center with stops along Abrenes iela near the Central Railway Station.
  • Taxis at the airport operate from designated stands outside the arrivals hall. Always use licensed taxis with meters.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Bolt are widely used in Riga and often offer competitive prices.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Riga

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Riga International
Average flights per week
389
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Hill of Crosses, Lithuania

Check-in for a flight from New York to Riga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
airBalticBTIBTNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
FinnairFINAYNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
SASSASSKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Riga

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-4°C
February0°C-4°C
March3°C-1°C
April9°C2°C
May15°C7°C
June19°C12°C
July22°C15°C
August21°C14°C
September17°C11°C
October10°C6°C
November5°C2°C
December1°C-1°C
Hottest Month
22°C
July
Coldest month
-4°C
January
Sunny days
240
days per year
Snow days
24
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
82%
19°C14°C
11 Jul
59%
21°C13°C
Sunday
5 Jul
57%
21°C13°C
12 Jul
36%
22°C16°C
Monday
6 Jul
69%
21°C12°C
13 Jul
57%
23°C17°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
57%
21°C10°C
14 Jul
23°C15°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
87%
18°C12°C
15 Jul
22°C14°C
Thursday
9 Jul
92%
14°C13°C
16 Jul
23°C14°C
Friday
10 Jul
83%
18°C13°C
17 Jul
25°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Riga. The most popular airlines for this route are airBaltic, Ryanair, Finnair, Air France, and SAS. New York and Riga have 389 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from New York?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New York and London, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Juan, Orlando, Edinburgh, Atlanta, Miami, Calgary, Istanbul, Las Vegas, Barcelona, Mexico City, Paris, Manchester, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto, Tampa.
What are the most popular routes to and from Riga?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riga and London, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Oslo, Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Manchester, Stockholm, Alicante, Kutaisi, Helsinki, Aberdeen, Bristol, Bergen, Ålesund, Paris, Istanbul, Barcelona, Budapest, Tromsø.
Which airports are there in New York?
New York is mainly served by John F. Kennedy International. But there are other airports nearby, including Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International Airport.
What airports are near New York?
The main airport in New York is John F. Kennedy International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County, Long Island MacArthur.
What airports are near Riga?
The main airport in Riga is Riga International. It is also served by Riga International, Kaunas, Tartu.
Which airlines fly between New York and Riga?
Currently, you can fly between New York and Riga with airBaltic, Ryanair, Finnair, Air France, SAS.
When’s the best time to travel between New York and Riga?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New York and Riga, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between New York and Riga?
Traveling between New York and Riga, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near New York?
There are a number of airports in and around New York. The main one is John F. Kennedy International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Bradley International, Rhode Island T. F. Green Int'l Airport, Atlantic City International, Albany International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Tweed New Haven, Westchester County, Long Island MacArthur
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