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Cheap Flights to Riga

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 return flight deals to Riga

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 14:10JNB-RIX
28h 00m2 stops
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14:35 - 9:30RIX-JNB
18h 55m1 stop
R11 588Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 12:20JNB-RIX
25h 40m2 stops
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17:10 - 7:05RIX-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R11 952Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 14:10JNB-RIX
28h 00m2 stops
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5:55 - 7:05RIX-JNB
25h 10m2 stops
R11 987Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 12:20JNB-RIX
25h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:10 - 7:05RIX-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R12 022Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 14:10JNB-RIX
28h 00m2 stops
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5:55 - 7:05RIX-JNB
25h 10m2 stops
R12 039Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 14:10JNB-RIX
28h 00m2 stops
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5:55 - 7:05RIX-JNB
25h 10m2 stops
R12 056Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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23:59 - 17:15JNB-RIX
17h 16m1 stop
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7:35 - 22:05RIX-JNB
14h 30m1 stop
R13 078KLM
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 12:20JNB-RIX
26h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
17:10 - 7:05RIX-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R13 147Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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23:59 - 22:20JNB-RIX
22h 21m1 stop
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7:35 - 22:05RIX-JNB
14h 30m1 stop
R13 165KLM
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R11 588
Lufthansa
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JNB - RIX • 2 stops
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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Riga to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Riga Intl?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Riga Intl is Turkish Airlines, followed by KLM and Lufthansa.

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Flight from Johannesburg to Riga

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Riga flights

  • How far is Riga Intl Airport from central Riga?

    The distance between Riga Intl Airport and the city centre of Riga is 9 km.

  • What is the name of Riga’s airport?

    All flights to Riga land at Riga Intl Airport. The airport code is RIX,and it can also be referred to as Riga or Riga Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Riga?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Riga is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as R13 150. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are R19 964 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Riga.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Riga?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Riga is generally at night, when flights cost R15 665 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Riga is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R16 517.

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Prefer to fly direct to Riga Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Riga Intl.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Riga Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +31 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +31 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +32 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +30 more

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Direct returns

Riga Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +31 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +31 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +32 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +30 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Riga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Riga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Riga. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Riga? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1404 reviews
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
7,6Comfort
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2,0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

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.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The entertainment center of my seat wasn’t working. I asked the crew many times to restart it and they that will be done by the next crew that take control of the flight in São Paulo. Bad attitude during the whole flight

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

This flight was in the air when the national power outage happened on 28 April 2025 in Spain and Portugal. As a result Lisbon airport was closed and the flight was diverted to Porto. There were no phones, internet or ATMs working and the Turkish Airlines ground crew in Porto were trying to find alternative transport to Lisbon (by bus). This did not materialise until late in the evening. The Turkish Airlines ground crew suggested that passengers may find their own way of getting to Lisbon. That in itself is a failure of Turkish Airlines, but understandable as there were no means of communication. The Turkish Airlines ground crew also said that any expenses insured for travel to Lisbon will be refunded by the Airline through their website. Unfortunately, I could find no way to travel back to Lisbon other than to hitch hike with an Uber driver. Because no systems were available and no credit card payment possible I paid the driver 140 Euros in cash with no receipt as systems were down. I arrived at my Lisbon hotel at 23:30 (flight was scheduled to land at 12:30). Upon contacting Turkish Airlines for compensation they are not willing to do anything as I do not have an invoice for my expenses. They do not even consider the 10 hours of delay and inactivity on their part as a reason to provide any sort of curtesy towards me. I find their behaviour appalling.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

I was not expecting to deplane on the tarmac. A shuttle took us to the airport. All communications were in English and German. Staff was very nice.

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

Stop charging for alcohol overseas flights and start taking cash again not everyone wants to pay with card if the person is bigger give him seat on the outside seats not the middle in between the people is common sense and mainly if you fly for Lufthansa provides the sam service and experience...

The male attendant has zero personality. It seemed like he was over worked or hated his job, not once did he smile or made any contact with the people on the plane. Strictly business and call it a day!

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

Service was bad and food they told us they only had pasta very rude

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Still waiting to hear back when it will be delivered.

No leg room! Either too hot or cold with these guys!

The flight was cancelled due to tech problem with the plane

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