RIX

R7 129 Find Cheap Flights to Riga

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Riga departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Riga

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Riga
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Riga
Travellers love KAYAK
41 299 237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 21% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Riga

Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 6
 Logo
18:50 - 13:30JNB-RIX
17h 40m1 stop
 Logo
17:00 - 21:20RIX-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
R11 799
Find Deal
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
11:40 - 12:20JNB-RIX
24h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:10 - 7:05RIX-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R12 206Lufthansa
Find Deal
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 223Lufthansa
Find Deal
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Lufthansa Logo
11:40 - 12:20JNB-RIX
24h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:10 - 7:05RIX-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R12 241Lufthansa
Find Deal
Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:15JNB-RIX
17h 00m1 stop
KLM Logo
17:00 - 21:20RIX-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
R12 329KLM
Find Deal
Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 6
KLM Logo
18:50 - 17:15JNB-RIX
21h 25m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:50 - 21:20RIX-JNB
34h 30m1 stop
R12 400KLM
Find Deal
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 18:05JNB-RIX
22h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:50RIX-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
R12 648Turkish Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
Air France Logo
18:50 - 21:30JNB-RIX
25h 40m2 stops
Air France Logo
16:25 - 21:20RIX-JNB
29h 55m2 stops
R16 433Air France
Find Deal
Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
Air France Logo
18:50 - 21:30JNB-RIX
25h 40m2 stops
Air France Logo
16:25 - 21:20RIX-JNB
29h 55m2 stops
R16 592Air France
Find Deal
Mon, Sep 22 - Sun, Oct 5
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 19:00JNB-RIX
28h 35m2 stops
Emirates Logo
0:05 - 16:15RIX-JNB
17h 10m1 stop
R21 032Emirates
Find Deal
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Riga

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 is the cheapest month to fly to Riga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Riga is February, where tickets cost R12 011 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R21 475 and R20 785 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R12 011.

Good to know – Book Cheap Riga Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR7 129
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Riga

When to book flights to Riga

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Riga based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R13 428. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are R20 387 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 round-trip flights cost R904 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 R954.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Riga

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Riga flight deals.

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.
Find which airlines fly direct to Riga Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Riga Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +35 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +32 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Riga Intl to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +35 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +32 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 4 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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1382 reviews
8,4Crew
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
7,1Entertainment
7,3Food
Airline reviews

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.

2,0 MediocrePeter, Aug 2025SAN - AMS
Read more KLM reviews

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.

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.

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!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

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.

Overall great airline that still provides two suitcases, has a huge hub and crew goes above and beyond to assist you. Boarding took a lot of time as there were only 2 people checking in. Also, in Istanbul, taxing took almost 30 min.

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 had a fantastic experience with Turkish Airlines! Here are some things that really stood out to me: - Delicious food options, including a wide range of Turkish cuisine - Friendly and attentive flight attendants - Extensive in-flight entertainment options - Smooth and efficient check-in and boarding process Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Turkish Airlines and would definitely fly with them again. The combination of comfort, service, and amenities made for a truly enjoyable flight experience."

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

It was my first time flying with Turkish Airlines, but I found the staff—from the airport to the cabin crew—to be somewhat dismissive and overly direct. This experience left me feeling discouraged about even considering a visit to Turkey in the future.

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)

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

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Terrible experience. Should be a short simple flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Disgusting insult that United Air doesn’t have a cabin crew ready to receive a plane that’s already an hour plus late in departure. Lots of misinformation along the way from cockpit and crew. Definitely unimpressed with both union and management.

Disappointing. Too many let-downs, in delays and communication, by both Lufthansa and Discover to put in an email. I am resigned to the fact that this is what I should expect from all airlines. Unfortunately.

Crew were professionals. However, the plane seats are too small -essentially there is no space to move around which for so many hours is almost inhuman but certainly unacceptable. Same with the bad quality of food and the fact that you need to purchase Wi-Fi

Everything you need to know for your flight to Riga

Information on the airport you'll fly into in Riga

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights and car hire with KAYAK.