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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,346. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riga.R 3,654 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,654, select.
Riga.R 3,992 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,992, select.
Riga.R 4,133 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,133, select.
Riga.R 4,158 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,158, select.
Riga.R 4,305 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,305, select.
Riga.R 4,324 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,324, select.
Riga.R 5,605 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,605, select.
Riga.R 5,732 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,732, select.
Riga.R 6,945 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,945, select.
Riga.R 6,992 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,992, select.
Riga.R 8,944 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Riga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,944, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 6,945
Aug
from R 4,324
Sep
from R 3,654
Oct
from R 3,992
Nov
from R 4,158
Dec
from R 4,133
Jan
from R 4,305
Feb
from R 5,732
Mar
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May
from R 5,605
Jun
from R 6,992

New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riga International.

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Cheapest flight foundR 3,654
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International is R 8,990. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 8,991.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Riga International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Riga International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know

  • Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga seven hours ahead of New York.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your JFK to RIX flight.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and RIX:

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Helsinki Vantaa Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • R 3,654 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,991. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to RIX, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JFK to RIX.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport.

Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

  • Of the departures from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.

  • New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Riga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz to explore Riga and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks before travelling.

When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riga in February.

  • Book your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you want to go to Riga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.

Explore more of Latvia

  • You've seen Riga, now it's time to discover other parts of Latvia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Daugavpils to tick off its popular sights. From St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church to Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Jelgava is another standout destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No journey is complete without seeing Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.

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