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

Copenhagen (CPH) was the most common stop: 36% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from New York to Riga?

Flights via Lisbon (LIS) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $484.

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

Flights connecting via Copenhagen (CPH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 30m.

How long does it take to fly to Riga?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in New York you fly out of and what airport in Riga you fly into. For example, flying from New York to Riga takes 12h 12m on average. On the other hand, flying from Newark to Riga takes 12h 15m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Riga Intl?

airBaltic, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Riga Intl

What airlines fly to Riga?

Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Riga from New York according to our data. Scandinavian Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 65% 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 connection time from New York to Riga?

Paris (CDG) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 55m.

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from New York to Riga Intl Airport is 6 as of October 2026.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Riga Intl Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Riga Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:25 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

20h 20m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin

1:45 pm - 7:05 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 20m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

$603Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

11:45 pm - 9:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

14h 20m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat

1:45 pm - 7:05 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 20m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

$608Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

6:35 pm - 3:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

14h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:00 pm - 4:45 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$630Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

10:35 pm - 1:30 amEWR Newark-RIX Riga Intl

19h 55m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:40 pm - 8:25 pmRIX Riga Intl-EWR Newark

32h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$630LOT

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

10:35 pm - 5:55 pmEWR Newark-RIX Riga Intl

12h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:40 pm - 8:25 pmRIX Riga Intl-EWR Newark

32h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$630LOT

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14

5:40 pm - 3:25 pmEWR Newark-RIX Riga Intl

14h 45m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

6:30 am - 3:40 pmRIX Riga Intl-EWR Newark

16h 10m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$631Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14

6:25 pm - 9:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

20h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Helsinki-Vantaa

1:45 pm - 7:05 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 20m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

$677Finnair

Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 15

6:40 pm - 5:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

16h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Helsinki-Vantaa

1:45 pm - 7:05 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 20m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

$677Finnair

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

6:25 pm - 1:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

11h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:50 am - 5:07 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 17m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$818KLM

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22

6:25 pm - 1:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

11h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:45 am - 5:07 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 22m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$893KLM

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

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21h 30m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

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5:40 pm - 1:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

12h 30m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:05 am - 8:35 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 30m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

$687LOT

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5:35 pm - 10:20 amEWR Newark-RIX Riga Intl

33h 45m2 stops Dublin Edinburgh Turnhouse

6:55 pm - 11:30 pmRIX Riga Intl-EWR Newark

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$775Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 27

6:55 pm - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

23h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:00 pm - 3:40 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$780Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Dec 1

5:10 pm - 1:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

25h 10m2 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen

4:00 pm - 3:40 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$785Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Dec 1

5:15 pm - 5:20 pmEWR Newark-RIX Riga Intl

17h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

7:05 am - 3:25 pmRIX Riga Intl-EWR Newark

14h 20m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

$799Multiple Airlines

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7:15 pm - 9:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

18h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Helsinki-Vantaa

9:05 am - 8:05 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 00m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa London Heathrow

$950Finnair

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Dec 1

10:50 pm - 5:15 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RIX Riga Intl

11h 25m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

9:40 pm - 1:20 pmRIX Riga Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 40m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa London Heathrow

$974Finnair

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:03 pm - 5:15 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RIX Riga Intl

16h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Helsinki-Vantaa

2:00 pm - 11:42 pmRIX Riga Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

16h 42m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,001American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:03 pm - 5:15 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RIX Riga Intl

16h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Helsinki-Vantaa

2:00 pm - 11:42 pmRIX Riga Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

16h 42m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,048American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

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LOT flights from New York to Riga

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Oct 19

JFK10:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 50m

1 stop

RIX1:10 pmRiga Intl

Nov 17

RIX6:05 amRiga Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

JFK8:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$630

LOT

Oct 25

JFK11:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 55m

1 stop

RIX1:30 amRiga Intl

Nov 8

RIX6:40 pmRiga Intl

32h 55m

1 stop

JFK8:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$645

LOT

Nov 11

JFK10:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

RIX1:10 pmRiga Intl

Nov 16

RIX6:40 pmRiga Intl

32h 55m

1 stop

JFK8:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$651

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Riga

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 18

EWR12:25 amNewark

35h 45m

1 stop

RIX7:10 pmRiga Intl

Nov 17

RIX11:40 amRiga Intl

17h 50m

1 stop

EWR10:30 pmNewark

$711

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Oct 14

JFK7:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 20m

1 stop

RIX7:10 pmRiga Intl

Oct 22

RIX8:05 pmRiga Intl

42h 24m

2 stops

JFK7:29 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$770

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Oct 14

JFK7:50 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

16h 20m

1 stop

RIX7:10 pmRiga Intl

Oct 22

RIX8:05 pmRiga Intl

42h 24m

2 stops

JFK7:29 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$784

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Sun 11/15

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

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Sun 11/22

1:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$603

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - RIX Riga Intl

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Thu 1/14

11:45 pm-9:05 pm

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Mon 1/18

1:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$608

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4:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$630

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10:35 pm-1:30 am

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Riga Intl

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6:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$630

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EWR Newark - RIX Riga Intl

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10:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Riga Intl

Mon 12/14

6:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$630

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EWR Newark - RIX Riga Intl

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Sun 12/6

5:40 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Riga Intl

Mon 12/14

6:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$631

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - RIX Riga Intl

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Thu 2/11

6:25 pm-9:45 pm

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Riga Intl

Mon 2/15

1:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$677

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - RIX Riga Intl

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/14

6:40 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Riga Intl

Mon 1/18

1:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$677

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/19

6:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Riga Intl

Thu 10/22

11:50 am-5:07 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$818

New YorkRiga

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - RIX Riga Intl

JFKRIX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

6:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Riga Intl

Sat 10/24

7:45 am-5:07 pm

1 stop16h 22m

$893

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Riga?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $556 to $625.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $603.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Riga?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Riga. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $442. If you are unable to visit Riga during the month of November, then departing from New York during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $479.

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Best Price Found	$356
Fastest flight time	9h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Riga from New York in the past 72 hours is $356. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Riga found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $603.

The fastest flight from New York to Riga takes 9h 50m

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How far is New York to Riga Intl by plane?
New York and Riga Intl are 4192.6 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 9h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Riga Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Riga Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Riga Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from New York to Riga Intl Airport is 6 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Riga Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Riga Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riga Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Riga Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Riga?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from New York to Riga is Scandinavian Airlines, representing 52% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are LOT at 18%, Finnair at 15%, and KLM at 11%.

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Finnair	PriceFrom $334	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,428 reviews	Search Finnair flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $376	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,133 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
LOT	PriceFrom $376	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,196 reviews	Search LOT flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 2,007 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $510	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,579 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $530	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,648 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,289 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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