Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Riga?

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 29% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Riga?

Warsaw (WAW) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 58m.

What airlines fly to Riga?

Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa and Finnair are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Riga from Chicago according to our data. Scandinavian Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Riga. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Riga on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Riga?

Flights connecting via Helsinki (HEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 10h 25m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Riga?

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $596.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport?

As of March 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riga Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Riga Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Riga Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$288 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Riga in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Riga?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $509 to $623. The lowest price recently found on this route was $432.

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7:15 pm - 1:20 am

ORD

RIX

22h 05m

1 stop

11:35 am - 4:10 pm

RIX

ORD

12h 35m

1 stop

$432Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

7:15 pm - 12:55 am

ORD

RIX

21h 40m

1 stop

3:45 pm - 4:10 pm

RIX

ORD

32h 25m

1 stop

$500Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 12

8:10 pm - 10:05 am

ORD

RIX

29h 55m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 9:40 am

RIX

ORD

21h 40m

1 stop

$532Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5

8:10 pm - 7:05 pm

ORD

RIX

14h 55m

1 stop

11:00 am - 9:40 am

RIX

ORD

30h 40m

1 stop

$537Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 7

1:24 pm - 1:10 pm

MDW

RIX

15h 46m

2 stops

7:45 am - 5:58 pm

RIX

MDW

18h 13m

2 stops

$968KLM

Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, Apr 26

1:24 pm - 1:10 pm

MDW

RIX

15h 46m

2 stops

7:45 am - 5:56 pm

RIX

MDW

18h 11m

2 stops

$1,106KLM

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

2:12 pm - 5:15 pm

MDW

RIX

19h 03m

2 stops

7:45 am - 6:33 pm

RIX

MDW

18h 48m

2 stops

$1,141Delta

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

9:23 am - 1:10 pm

MDW

RIX

19h 47m

2 stops

7:50 am - 9:09 pm

RIX

MDW

21h 19m

2 stops

$1,495Delta

Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15

6:07 pm - 5:15 pm

MDW

RIX

15h 08m

2 stops

7:10 am - 4:26 pm

RIX

MDW

17h 16m

2 stops

$1,521Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 21

10:25 am - 5:15 pm

MDW

RIX

22h 50m

3 stops

12:50 pm - 12:30 pm

RIX

MDW

31h 40m

3 stops

$1,887Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jul 24

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Chicago to Riga

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Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 27

ORD7:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

RIX12:55 amRiga Intl

May 12

RIX3:45 pmRiga Intl

32h 25m

1 stop

ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$500

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 27

ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 51m

2 stops

RIX12:55 amRiga Intl

May 9

RIX11:35 amRiga Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$611

Scandinavian Airlines

Apr 28

ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 51m

2 stops

RIX10:55 pmRiga Intl

May 4

RIX6:30 amRiga Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$624

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Riga

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 29

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 55m

1 stop

RIX10:05 amRiga Intl

May 5

RIX8:00 pmRiga Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$532

Turkish Airlines

Apr 29

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

RIX7:05 pmRiga Intl

May 7

RIX11:00 amRiga Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$537

Turkish Airlines

Apr 5

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 40m

1 stop

RIX10:05 amRiga Intl

Apr 21

RIX11:00 amRiga Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$556

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ORD - RIX

ORDRIX

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Sat 5/2

7:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 05m

Riga Intl

Sat 5/9

11:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$432

ChicagoRiga

ORD - RIX

ORDRIX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

7:15 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

Riga Intl

Tue 5/12

3:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$500

ChicagoRiga

ORD - RIX

ORDRIX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop29h 55m

Riga Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

$532

ChicagoRiga

ORD - RIX

ORDRIX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Riga Intl

Thu 5/7

11:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop30h 40m

$537

ChicagoRiga

MDW - RIX

MDWRIX

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/21

1:24 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 46m

Riga Intl

Sun 4/26

7:45 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$968

ChicagoRiga

MDW - RIX

MDWRIX

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/2

1:24 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 46m

Riga Intl

Sat 5/9

7:45 am-5:56 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$1,106

ChicagoRiga

MDW - RIX

MDWRIX

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/6

2:12 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops19h 03m

Riga Intl

Wed 5/13

7:45 am-6:33 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$1,141

ChicagoRiga

MDW - RIX

MDWRIX

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

9:23 am-1:10 pm

2 stops19h 47m

Riga Intl

Fri 5/15

7:50 am-9:09 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$1,495

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ChicagoRiga

MDW - RIX

MDWRIX

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

6:07 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops15h 08m

Riga Intl

Tue 4/21

7:10 am-4:26 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$1,521

ChicagoRiga

MDW - RIX

MDWRIX

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/15

10:25 am-5:15 pm

3 stops22h 50m

Riga Intl

Fri 7/24

12:50 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$1,887

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Riga from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Riga for around $784 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Riga from Chicago for as low as $632 on momondo.

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How far is Chicago to Riga Intl by plane?
Riga Intl is 4546.6 mi away from Chicago. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 55m.
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As of March 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Riga Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riga Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Riga Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Riga Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Riga?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Chicago to Riga is Scandinavian Airlines (68% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are KLM (18%) and Finnair (14%).

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Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,720 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $509	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,184 reviews	Search LOT flights
Finnair	PriceFrom $551	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,374 reviews	Search Finnair flights
KLM	PriceFrom $697	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,477 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $724	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,862 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $782	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,486 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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