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11/05/26
10:45 pm
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11/13/26
9:15 pm
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5:40 pm
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10:10 pm
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7:05 pm
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11/18/26
11:10 pm
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11h 45mWAWWarsaw Chopin Airport
11/19/26
5:55 pm
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1:45 pm
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11/13/26
8:40 pm
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11/14/26
5:40 pm
RIXRiga International Airport
11/20/26
10:10 pm
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11/18/26
5:35 pm
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10:35 am
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11/18/26
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7:05 pm
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5:40 pm
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10:10 pm
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7:05 pm
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11/18/26
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10:35 am
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11/25/26
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11/18/26
11:10 pm
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11/20/26
1:30 am
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1:45 pm
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11/25/26
8:35 pm
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Airport
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11/13/26
6:40 pm
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Airport
16h 0mLHRLondon Heathrow AirportHELHelsinki Vantaa Airport
11/14/26
5:40 pm
RIXRiga International Airport
11/20/26
10:10 pm
RIXRiga International Airport
27h 55mHELHelsinki Vantaa Airport
11/21/26
7:05 pm
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Airport
$630

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When is the best time of day to fly?

Late night (9pm - 12am) is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York City to Riga. At $777 it is 3% cheaper than the average time. Early morning (12am - 5am) is the most expensive time, 3% above average.

$824Early Morning$821Morning$802Midday$788Afternoon$806Evening$777Late Night
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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of dayAverage fare
Early Morning$824
Morning$821
Midday$802
Afternoon$788
Evening$806
Late Night$777

What do round-trip flights from New York City to Riga cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

50%$600to $75038%$750to $9006%$900to $1,0503%$1,050to $1,200<1%$1,200to $1,3503%$1,350and up
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What do round-trip flights from New York City to Riga cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$600 to $75050%
$750 to $90038%
$900 to $1,0506%
$1,050 to $1,2003%
$1,200 to $1,350&lt;1%
$1,350 and up3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from New York City to Riga.

What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Riga?

The route from New York City to Riga is about 4,190 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service, so the journey requires a connection and no flight time can be given.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Are there any direct flights from New York City to Riga?

There are no nonstop flights from New York City to Riga. The shortest connecting routing is via Helsinki, flying Finnair on the long leg and AirBaltic into Riga, taking 10 hours 45 minutes total (8 hours 10 minutes plus a 1 hour 40 minute layover, then 55 minutes). AirBaltic carries the final leg into Riga across nearly every one-stop option.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the ground transportation options in Riga?

Getting from Riga Airport to the city center is straightforward, with bus line 22 running every 10–30 minutes and taking about 30–40 minutes for €1.50. Taxis and ride-hailing services like Bolt are faster, typically reaching the center in 15–20 minutes for around €10–17, and a licensed taxi voucher system offers fixed prices to avoid overcharging. Car rental desks are available at the airport, and there are three parking areas with roughly 1,500 spaces for those driving. The bus is the most-used option thanks to its low cost and frequency, while taxis or Bolt are the fastest choice.
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Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Riga?

There are no nonstop red-eye flights from New York City to Riga, but connecting overnight itineraries are available. The long overnight leg typically departs between 5:30 PM and 8:25 PM from JFK or Newark, landing in Europe the next morning — for example, Lufthansa's JFK–Munich leg departs 5:30 PM and arrives 7:20 AM, with onward connections through hubs like Frankfurt, Munich, Amsterdam, Vienna, Brussels, Oslo, and Istanbul. These flights arrive at their European connection point in the early morning hours, not before midnight.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Riga?

No airline currently operates nonstop service from New York City to Riga; travelers connect through European hubs instead. Finnair via Helsinki is the fastest one-stop routing at about 10 hours 45 minutes, while Lufthansa via Munich or Frankfurt, Delta and KLM via Amsterdam, LOT via Warsaw, Austrian via Vienna, Brussels Airlines via Brussels, United via Amsterdam, SAS via Oslo, and Turkish via Istanbul also offer connections. AirBaltic operates the final leg on most of these routings into Riga, with Finnair, LOT, Lufthansa, and Turkish flying their own metal on some patterns. LOT Polish Airlines appears with the highest frequency at four daily connections via Warsaw, and Lufthansa via Frankfurt shows eight weekly flights.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Which airport should I use in Riga?

Riga has one commercial airport, Riga International Airport, located about 10 km southwest of the city centre. It is the main hub for airBaltic and handles both scheduled and low‑cost flights.

How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?

From Midtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular way to JFK is a yellow taxi, with a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and fees, or a pre-arranged car service for roughly $45–$49. The cheapest option is the AirTrain, which costs $8.75 from Jamaica Station and connects to the E, J, and Z subway lines, or from Howard Beach on the A train, with the whole trip taking under an hour. Ride-share services like Uber operate from JFK as well, with typical fares around $59 to nearby Long Island destinations. Driving and parking are possible at the airport, with on-site lots and rental car partners, though traffic on the Van Wyck Expressway can be heavy.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Riga airport?

Riga Airport has sleep pods inside the terminal at the Airport Hotel Kepler Club, with locations landside on the 3rd floor and airside on the 2nd floor, both open 24 hours. The Sky High Hotel is about a 2-minute walk from the terminal. The Hampton by Hilton Riga Airport is also nearby.
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Riga International Airport?

Riga International Airport offers free unlimited Wi-Fi on the "RIX-Free-WiFi" network, with a brief advertisement required after 15 minutes. Power outlets are plentiful, and there is a charging point in the departures area near the Lavazza coffee machine opposite check-in counter 38. Currency exchange is provided by Eurex in the passenger zones at arrivals and departures of sectors E and C, with hours varying according to flight times. Duty-free shops are available in multiple locations, along with a small selection of retail outlets including Narvesen convenience stores. A chapel is located on the 3rd floor and is open 24 hours. Children's play areas are available in several airside locations, including the 1st floor Non-Schengen Arrivals Sector C, the 2nd floor Sector B, and the 2nd floor Sector C in both Schengen and Non-Schengen areas.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York City and Riga airports?

At John F. Kennedy International Airport, mobility assistance includes wheelchair services, guided help, and oxygen support arranged in advance through your airline or the TSA Cares program; travelers with hidden disabilities can request a free Sunflower lanyard at terminal welcome centers, and accessible restrooms and service animal relief areas are available in every terminal. Riga International Airport offers reserved parking, accessible toilets, ramps, lifts, wheelchairs, ambulift boarding assistance, special security lanes, and free post-arrival support through designated staff, along with a playground and baby care room. To arrange assistance, contact your airline or the airport ahead of time; JFK's TSA Cares form should be submitted at least 72 hours before your flight when possible.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Riga?

There is no nonstop service from New York City to Riga, so travelers connect through European hubs. Finnair operates the most connecting itineraries, using Airbus A330-300s on the long transatlantic leg from Helsinki, with Airbus A220-300s or ATR 72s onward to Riga. Lufthansa flies Airbus A330-300s, Boeing 747-8s, Airbus A340-300s, and Airbus A350-900s via Frankfurt or Munich, while other carriers like Delta, KLM, LOT, United, and Turkish Airlines use Boeing 767-400s, Boeing 787-10s, Boeing 777-200s, Boeing 787-8s, and Boeing 777-300ERs on their connecting routes.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Riga?

There is no nonstop service from New York City to Riga, so travelers connect through one of several European hubs. On the New York side, Star Alliance carriers (Lufthansa, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, LOT, United, Turkish) and SkyTeam carriers (Delta, KLM, Scandinavian) operate the long-haul legs, while oneworld is represented by Finnair and American. AirBaltic, which flies many of the short connecting legs into Riga, belongs to no alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?

Departing from JFK to Riga, the best lounge options are concentrated in Terminals 1 and 4. Terminal 1 offers the largest selection, including the Lufthansa Business Lounge, Air France Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, Korean Air Lounge, and the landside VIP ONE Lounge. Terminal 4 features the 24-hour Capital One Lounge with a full bar, shower suites, and workspaces, along with the Air India Lounge and Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. The Lufthansa Business Lounge is a primary Star Alliance lounge in Terminal 1 and sells day passes in advance or at reception.
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

Same‑day changes and standby depend on the operating carrier and fare class; flexible and premium tickets generally allow them, while Basic Economy does not.