Find Cheap Flights from New York to Riga (NYC - RIX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Riga and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$725	Air Canada, Air Baltic 2 stops 16 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Tue, Aug 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riga is currently $725
Cheapest one-way flight	$467	American, Finnair 2 stops 27 hr Sat, May 9	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Riga is currently $467
Last-minute weekend getaway	$887	LOT 1 stop 32 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Riga is currently $887
Cheapest business class flights	$3,144	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 27 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Riga is currently $3,144

Fastest flight	9 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from New York to Riga takes 9 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Riga is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $365–495
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $630–980

Popular airlines from New York to Riga

Scandinavian Airlines

from $791

Typical price: $500–1,050

52 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - RIX Every day
Lufthansa

from $802

Typical price: $660–1,550

42 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - RIX Every day
LOT

from $901

Typical price: $465–1,100

40 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - RIX Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,028

Typical price: $690–1,700

31 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - RIX Every day
Finnair

from $1,015

Typical price: $490–1,200

14 weekly connecting flights

JFK - RIX Every day

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Riga

Riga Airport (RIX)

Riga Latvia 18 min 6 mi
Vilnius International Airport (VNO)

Vilnius Lithuania 3 hr 41 min 167 mi
Kaunas International Airport (KUN)

Kaunas Lithuania 3 hr 31 min 138 mi
Tartu Airport (TAY)

Tartu Estonia 3 hr 18 min 133 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Riga

The cheapest flights from New York to Riga are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $365 to $495.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riga recently found on Google Flights was with Air Canada, Air Baltic from $725. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Finnair from $467.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from New York to Riga is $791, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Riga is $802, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest LOT flight from New York to Riga is $901, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Riga is $1,028, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.
The cheapest Finnair flight from New York to Riga is $1,015, flying from May 4 to May 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riga starts at $725 from Sun, Aug 2 to Tue, Aug 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $467 and departs on Sat, May 9.

9 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Riga.

The most popular time to travel to Riga is May–Aug. Major events include the Baltic Ballet Festival (May); Independence Day (May), with parties and events like a flag-raising ceremony at Riga Castle; the Latvia Beer Fest (May), offering tastings and competitions; the Līgo/Jāņi summer solstice festival (Jun), with many late-night celebrations; and the Riga City Festival (Aug), focused on music, theater, dance and sports.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Riga.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Riga really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Riga.

In terms of flights, Scandinavian Airlines is the most popular. Scandinavian Airlines offers 52 connecting flights per week. Scandinavian Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Riga Airport (RIX) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Riga are:

Lufthansa offers 42 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Riga Airport (RIX) .
LOT offers 40 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Riga Airport (RIX) .
Turkish Airlines offers 31 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Riga Airport (RIX) .
Finnair offers 14 connecting flights per week. Finnair flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Riga Airport (RIX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Riga.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Riga recently found on Google Flights was with Air Canada, Air Baltic from $725. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Finnair from $467.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Scandinavian Airlines flight from New York to Riga is $791, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Riga is $802, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest LOT flight from New York to Riga is $901, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Riga is $1,028, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.
The cheapest Finnair flight from New York to Riga is $1,015, flying from May 4 to May 19.

No airline flies direct from New York to Riga.

There are 52 Scandinavian Airlines connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Lufthansa connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 LOT connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Finnair connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Riga at price $887 is offered by LOT from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from New York to Riga.

There are 52 Scandinavian Airlines connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Lufthansa connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 LOT connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Finnair connecting flights from New York to Riga per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from New York to Riga.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Riga, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Riga start at $3,144 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Riga start at $725 from Sun, Aug 2 to Tue, Aug 18.

To book business class trips from New York to Riga, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Riga starts at $887 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with LOT.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Riga at price $887 is offered by LOT from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Riga, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.