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Find cheap flights from New York to Riga from $317

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Cheap flight deals from New York to Riga (NYC-RIX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Riga that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:50 pm - 10:15 pmEWR-RIX
20h 25m1 stop
7:00 am - 1:15 pmRIX-EWR
13h 15m1 stop
$419Scandinavian Airlines
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Mo, Sep 9 - Mo, Sep 23
6:50 pm - 10:25 pmEWR-RIX
20h 35m2 stops
7:00 am - 1:15 pmRIX-EWR
13h 15m1 stop
$426Scandinavian Airlines
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Mo, Sep 9 - Mo, Sep 23
10:55 pm - 9:50 pmJFK-RIX
15h 55m1 stop
2:05 pm - 7:05 pmRIX-JFK
12h 00m1 stop
$559Finnair
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So, Aug 4 - Do, Sep 19
10:55 pm - 5:30 pmJFK-RIX
11h 35m1 stop
2:05 pm - 7:05 pmRIX-JFK
12h 00m1 stop
$584American Airlines
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So, Aug 4 - Do, Sep 19
12:20 am - 10:20 amJFK-RIX
27h 00m1 stop
8:10 pm - 10:30 pmRIX-JFK
33h 20m1 stop
$590Turkish Airlines
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Sa, Aug 3 - Do, Sep 19
12:25 am - 10:20 amEWR-RIX
26h 55m1 stop
11:15 am - 10:40 pmRIX-EWR
18h 25m1 stop
$590Turkish Airlines
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Sa, Aug 3 - Do, Sep 19
8:00 am - 5:30 pmJFK-RIX
26h 30m2 stops
2:05 pm - 7:05 pmRIX-JFK
12h 00m1 stop
$593American Airlines
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So, Aug 4 - Do, Sep 19
10:55 pm - 9:50 pmJFK-RIX
15h 55m1 stop
9:05 am - 9:21 pmRIX-JFK
19h 16m2 stops
$599Finnair
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So, Aug 4 - Do, Sep 19
10:20 pm - 5:45 pmJFK-RIX
12h 25m1 stop
2:00 pm - 8:20 pmRIX-JFK
13h 20m1 stop
$850LOT
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Sa, Mai 11 - Di, Mai 14
10:20 pm - 1:20 amJFK-RIX
20h 00m1 stop
5:50 am - 8:20 pmRIX-JFK
21h 30m1 stop
$885LOT
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Sa, Mai 11 - Mi, Mai 15

Flights from New York to Riga - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Riga to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Riga?

The average price of all flights from New York to Riga clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Riga on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Riga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York to Riga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York to Riga is March, where tickets cost $503 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,059 and $1,057 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York to Riga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Riga, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Riga?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Riga from New York were found on Scandinavian Airlines ($351) and airBaltic ($440), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Scandinavian Airlines ($419) and Finnair ($559).

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$317
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Riga

When to book flights from New York to Riga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Riga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Riga

  • Besides Riga Intl (RIX), which other airports can US travelers to Riga use?

    RIX is the main international airport serving US travelers to Riga. However, it is not the only airport that serves the whole Baltic region. As an alternative, US travelers to Riga can also consider Tallinn Airport (TLL), which offers nonstop flights to Riga via Air Baltic, or the Vilnius Airport (VNO), which is located about 186 miles from Riga.

  • Which family-friendly airline can US travelers from New York to Riga consider?

    One of the family-friendly airlines travelers from New York to Riga can consider is Finnair. Besides offering specialized meals for children, including baby food and infant meals, the airline also provides kid-friendly entertainment options like movies, TV shows, and games. Additionally, Finnair offers changing tables and bassinets on board. Their flight attendants are also well-trained to help families with young children.

  • Which eco-friendly airline can I consider for my flight from New York to Riga?

    Among the eco-friendly airlines you can consider for your flight from New York to Riga is Norwegian Air Shuttle. The airline is known for its dedication to lowering carbon emissions and implementing sustainable practices. The airline runs a fleet of relatively new aircraft and has made efforts to increase fuel efficiency. Additionally, Norwegian Air Shuttle provides a carbon offset program that enables customers to reduce their emissions by contributing to its green initiatives.

  • Where can late-night travelers connecting from New York to Riga spend their nights?

    One of the closest airport hotels late-night travelers from New York to Riga can consider booking is Airport Hotel Mara. Despite being within a comfortable walk from RIX, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service from and to the airport terminals.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Riga was $317 for a one-way ticket and $419 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Riga?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York and on arrival in Riga.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Riga?

    On your way to Riga, you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You’ll be landing at Riga Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Riga?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Riga?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Riga, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Riga, Finnair or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Riga are Finnair and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,013 and an overall rating of 7.7, Finnair is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $995 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Riga?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Riga.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Riga?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riga from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Riga?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Riga with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Riga?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riga from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Riga

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of your departure airport options for your flights from New York to Riga if you stay in the borough of Queens. You can board a single-stop flight to Riga Intl (RIX) via American Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Finnair Airlines at JFK. Some of these airlines’ single stop layovers will often be at Helsinki Airport and Copenhagen Airport.
  • After deplaning from your flight from New York to Riga at Riga International Airport (RIX), you will connect to the city center via taxis located outside the arrivals area, Bus number 22 that operates between the airport and the city center, a car rental, or the Airport Express minibus that serves most parts of the city.
  • Most of the Newark residents flying to Riga depart from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR). At EWR, you can board a single-stop flight to RIX via Scandinavian or United Airlines. These airlines have their layovers at either Stockholm Arlanda Airport or Frankfurt Airport.
  • Your flight from New York to Riga should be your opportunity to visit Riga International Airport (RIX)’s nearby cities such as Jurmala, Sigulda, Cesis, and Saulkrasti. To gain movement convenience and flexibility in these cities, consider using a car rental or a taxi.
  • To realize departure convenience for your flight from New York to Riga, you can consider departing from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Compared to JFK and EWR, LGA experiences fewer international flights making it easier to clear with security and customs units due to the significantly shorter queues.
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Top 5 airlines serving from New York to Riga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Riga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
FinnairOverall score based on 1388 reviews
7.6comfort
8.2crew
7.8boarding
7.0entertainment
6.9food
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Great flight- smooth, nice crew, nice clean aircraft, departed a little late but arrived 10 early.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024LHR - SFO
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Great flight- smooth, nice crew, nice clean aircraft, departed a little late but arrived 10 early.

It was listed on my ticket as Finnair but there was no indication that the flight was Finnair. In fact the number was even different. There were no employees there until exactly 2 hours before so we had to wait in line at Iberia and hope

Sorting on line would have been appreciated Onward information on flights missed No ability to get seating arranged before we got to gate Very unfriendly at gate

The flight was Finnair but there was no indications anywhere that the checkin was for Finnair also. There was no one to ask. I think at a minimum they should list the code shares so people don’t stand in the wrong line for an hour.

I booked the flight with Finnair, which made the arrangements for downloading a boarding pass unnecessarily complicated. I wouldn't do that again. Instead I'd book direct with AA.

Flight ok, but me and other two passengers didn’t have connection with the entertainment in our seats. So, no movies, no games, no music… for 9 hours. The crew just told us that there’s nothing they can do but I noticed during the flight that there were empty seats, so they could have offered to us to change seats. Customer service could be better.

Had a nice flight to London on BA will fly with them again in the future

Helpful steward. Allowed me to move to some empty seats and I was able to get some sleep. He also had milk for my tea. Americans don’t realise that cream or half and half ruin tea.

Security was a mess at the Helsinki Airport. But I was delighted by the connecting flight waiting for us for JFK.

Very rude hostess. She embarrassed me in front of others. I went to sit after taking off in a different sit in the same economic cabin. Was the area where doors are. She come to me very laud and said: go back to your sit those sit are more expensive.wow! No diplomacy. Flight was super full except 3 of those sit. The only person in that row later during the flight occupied all sit laying down!. Once more disappointed at American Airlines. Early flight they lost my luggages for 4 days. Never refund money for replacement for some of essential items purchased..when I booked the flight I thought was Finlandair. I

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

0ur assigned seats were given to other individuals when we boarded the plane. We were given new boarding passes with new seats all the way at the back of the plane. The reason given to us was that there were issues with the seats. We found out that there were no issues, and someone else's were seated on those.

All was good. I think the back of the plane should be boarded first. It would be faster. Minimal waiting time behind passengers loading their carry on baggage.

My return flight has been changed to JFK from EWR without any notice or reason

They lost my luggage. Tromso in winter without warm clothes is not fun.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. Pilot cancelled flight under 4 people volunteered to change their seats to economy from business class.

Last minute cancelation, though a substitute flight was found I could not pick my meal or seat. The hotel offered didn't have working air control or shower.

My seat was not the one I paid for, the crew was very curt, and the cabin was extremely warm.

Old plane with terrible business class seats - good food and service. Boarding was a joke with business class boarding last.

Best airline to travel on a budget- really like their reasonably priced access to the SAS lounges where available.

The flight was cancelled early on and messed up the whole vacation and hard to get a refund from Kayak as they owned the ticket and of course they did not believe that SAS cancelled the ticket. Definite bad side to third party. SAS had rescheduled but overlapped the connecting flights. That did not work. Flight was cancelled long ago but Kayak still has it. Like it was taken? Bad IT ? Or all assumptions and no follow up which is the whole IT world. It needs to wake up and be more efficient. Especially as the world is going, there will be no freedom to do anything. And we will be living like the Middle Ages. Yeah, go read up on that while you still can.

Flight was delayed slightly but was very smooth. It was a short flight but comfortable.

Awful customer service on the phone. No phone number on the website to call a real person. Website says changes are no charge but this is a lie. I had a cheaper ticket through Kayak therefore Finnair wouldn’t change it unless I would pay the entire fare again. I begged but their agents at the airport were rude and the online chat person cut off the call with no help. Super disappointed. Wont fly this airline again and will tell everyone I meet how bad it is. Crew on the flight was nice but otherwise huge disappointment.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

It was less than what is expected for a business class ticket I thought that the staff actively ignored me because I either looked Indian or Hispanic to them and I guess I did not deserve their attention. The food which included a beef entree was not available so not enough food was ordered for number of seats available. I will say experience in Greenwich lounge was very good and the staff there at the airport were very nice. May be your crew needs to learn about racial equity so that everyone gets either the same aweful treatment or hopefully the best treatment which is what we expect I recommend you take a flight with Singapore airlines that I have taken and the crew remember your last names and use it to address each person, food never finishes if you are at the back of business class and crew anticipate your need even before you articulate. Same price and 100 times better service than American Airlines

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

Don't often sit in 1st class. Our experience was great.

The 2 hour delay was frustrating but our crew did a great job getting us out quickly and keeping communication especially with the people who had connecting flights

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

So i was checked in for the seat number 40K. Unfortunately my seat was not able to recline which end up having very uncomfortable 15 hours flight.

Lack of information. No meal for a 6hr international flight that departs during dinner time

American always delays flight so it stressful getting the next connection

LOT airlines wasn't the best. They had trouble with boarding and they didn't have my information on file the right way. They change last minute details without us knowing and everything was a HOT MESS. Lot airlines also lost my baggae which was the carseat and haven't responded to any of my emails.

Would have liked to have Wi-Fi on the longer flight (nyc-Warsaw)

My flight was cancelled and I went through hell to get it fixed, with no help from the website I booked it on. My reservation was cancelled AGAIN by the site I booked on without my knowledge a week later. The flight itself that I finally got on was awful. Drunk man belligerent the entire flight, I don't understand how he was allowed on the flight.

Lot still has not refunded me after they cancelled my flight to India!! Kayak had been awful at getting me this refund too. Will NEVER be using kayak or LOT again.

Tv screen not working. Food in business class was cold & not available

The customer service and the flight experience were very good!

My bag was lost despite an almost 8 hour layover in Warsaw. Nearly 12 hours after my arrival, I have not heard anything about it.

The plane was very comfortable, the seats were great for overnight flight. The bathrooms were spotless the entire flight

Cons: "The worse experience ever. I booked the flight and then they canceled it, i tried changing the dates but the website was giving me an error so i called them, after being on the phone for 2 hr some guy answered who seemed very tired and not thrilled working for LOT. Rood and not helpful, told me to try FB messenger and online changing again. Failed to get a voucher, refund or change the dates online, was still getting an error. on messenger they answered and told me i can get a voucher, i told them i don't want it and after that they stopped replying all together. good thing i got my money back by filing a dispute with my CC company."
Cons: "The registration could open earlier than two (!) hours before the take-off! Or, at least have more than two representative registering economy class passengers (yes, there was a big and very slow line). The food could be better than just a McDonald's type apple pie."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Riga found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/30Fr
1 stop
15h 20mJFK-RIX
$317
8/4So
2 stops
27h 35mJFK-RIX
$324
7/14So
2 stops
27h 35mJFK-RIX
$342
4/23Di
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
22h 10mEWR-RIX
$351
5/1Mi
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
32h 30mJFK-RIX
$360
8/3Sa
1 stopLOT
20h 00mJFK-RIX
$574
8/3Sa
1 stopTurkish Airlines
35h 50mEWR-RIX
$595
8/3Sa
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 30mJFK-RIX
$599
8/4So
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 14mEWR-RIX
$599
4/26Fr
1 stopTurkish Airlines
35h 55mJFK-RIX
$632

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