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$268 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Riga

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Cheapest round-trip
$523
Typical prices: $507-$539
Scandinavian Airlines
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EWR - RIX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$268
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Riga

Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14
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5:45 pm - 1:20 am
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RIX
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EWR
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$523Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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RIX
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EWR
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$525Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19
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RIX
14h 25m
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EWR
13h 45m
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$526Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14
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5:15 pm - 10:55 am
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RIX
10h 40m
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6:30 am - 1:15 pm
RIX
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EWR
13h 45m
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$529Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Dec 1
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5:15 pm - 10:55 am
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RIX
10h 40m
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11:25 am - 1:25 pm
RIX
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EWR
33h 00m
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$530Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14
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12:55 pm - 1:30 pm
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RIX
17h 35m
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10:30 am - 9:29 pm
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LGA
17h 59m
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$770Finnair
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17
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5:30 pm - 5:15 pm
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RIX
16h 45m
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7:45 am - 4:41 pm
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LGA
15h 56m
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$772Air Canada
Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 19
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RIX
31h 50m
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15h 35m
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$772Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 19 - Tue, Jul 28
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26h 20m
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21h 55m
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$773Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 8
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14h 15m
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$774Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Riga flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Riga?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Riga departing in October.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $454 and $403 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Riga, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$268
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 58% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Riga was $266 for a one-way ticket and $523 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Riga, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Riga are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $781 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $563 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Riga

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1531 reviews
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
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The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

2.0 MediocreNewton, Mar 2026
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The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

The IFE was quite old, but it worked fine and the content was good. The cabin crew were excellent and the food was as also very good

The seats are very uncomfortable. They never have tomato juice. Usually late

Finnair was not able to get our luggage on a connecting flight and there was a substantial delay of two days to obtain our lugguage. They did not communicate well, and we had to travel a significant distance to finally get our luggage. It has been a very negative experience.

Comfort. Not good very little space after the person in front of you lay back.

Business seating is soooo uncomfortable. You can sit straight up or lay down. You need pillows behind you because the back doesn’t lay down. Those are need to “prop” you up. The chair has no padding whatsoever. Food was gross. I’ve eaten on Finnair before and the food was exceptional. This time it gave 2 people in our party diarrhea. It was the chicken dish. I took 2 bites and didn’t eat anything more. The flight attendants were nice. You needed an additional lounge in Terminal D at DFW Airport. After waiting 40 minutes to enter, we finally gave up and went to a bar across from the club doors. I’m unsure if I’ll ever book a Finnair flight again.

It was a good flight, very comfortable seats for sleeping in business class. Probably the most comfortable business class seat I've ever had (20+ times in business class on various airlines). Service was good, but the only downside is my screen didn't work and it had to be reset multiple times to get it to shut off. I had to block my eyes because the screen was white almost the entire flight and I wore an eye mask when I slept. But when eating and reading in my seat, my eyes hurt because the only way to turn the screen off was reset it and the screen would only be off for a few minutes at a time.

Everything was wonderful! AirBus seats are more comfortable to sleep in as compared to the Boeing planes.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

All good- I love BA and the professionalism of the crew and pilots.

The crew was very good, excellent, they help me with my needs.! Food was not that good.

Food was pretty poor - bland, tasteless. Drinks offerings were very limited also.

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The crew and flight were amazing . However , my bag’s locker got broken and no refund provided . Everything else was amazing except this bad incident that ruined my experience

The seats are small and the movie selection was disappointing. However, the food was excellent and the cabin crew was attentive and kind.

Plane is super outdated, seats not that comfortable for business class. Lounge also out dated. They need to catch up to 2024. Don’t think I’d ever fly again.

Aircraft was new. Food so so, especially vegetarian was very disappointing.

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.

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

Old plane, food not that great - lacked taste. Crew was nice but strict.

Upon departing and landing, the man seating in front of me had his seat leaning back. Taking off nobody told him anything. Landing someone from the crew said something but the passenger ignored him and nobody followed up. Felt a bit unsecured. If this that is some of the basics are missed, what else was overlooked?

Flight was completely full January 9th? I problem i had the stewardess was bumping into me constantly walking by? very annoying.. on Austrian air I dint have this issue at all...

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

The check in not ok! Demanding that we check our carry ons on check in! When there was plenty of available space inside the plane! And the staff at check- in was rude and not helpful and I was traveling with my autistic son and his service dog! Boarding was easy since we were priority boarding! The crew was ok expect from one guy flight attendant that was actually great!

The flight got canceled and you just send an email in the middle of the night and no solution to how to get on the next flight or provide other solutions.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

It was ok. Vegan meal was good, however no complimentary alcoholic beverages.

The food service was absolutely rubbish. Very arrogant crew. Does Scandinavian airlines think everyone eats meat??? I paid for my flight but could not eat anything because I am vegetarian!!! I was hungry for 7 hours . I demand for refund! This is absolutely unacceptable!!!! If you want more customers keep an open mind!!! Cater to all meal needs. I have flown many airlines and I never make a special request online never! They always have vegetarian options. SAS has no idea of customer service. Shitty service

Flight was canceled and the crew on the ground/front desk were I’ll equipped to handle. One woman was left to handle 150 passengers while her colleagues stood there saying: just 5 more minutes repeatedly.

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

My experience with American Airlines was great. Unfortunately my stroller was not located and has not been given to me and or reached out in return for in regard to information.

Pilots were fantastic - super smooth. First Class flight attendant was very attentive. Main Cabin flight attendant should try to smooth the rough edges of her voice - very shrill / punitive. Hurt my ears just to listen to her. Recognize they have a (tough) job to do - but tone over speakers needs to be less like scolding a 5 year old.

Maybe focus more on delivering a good product vs selling me a damn credit card

Crew were professional and kind. The flight was smooth. But... The internet, which we paid 35 dollars for, did not work for most of the flight. This made providing media for our child an uncomfortable hassle.

Overall fine. Seemed like one of the older model planes? Crew was mostly very kind, though some of the female attendants were a rather abrupt during the food service.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

The flight attendant on my side of business class seemed like a novice and did not provide good service. Otherwise the flight was good and the entertainment system was very good. No free WiFi.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

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