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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark to Riga International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riga.£313 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £313, select.
Riga.£325 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £325, select.
Riga.£342 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Icelandair and Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Riga International on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £342, select.
Riga.£363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Sat, 16 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £363, select.
Riga.£363 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £363, select.
Riga.£368 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £368, select.
Riga.£369 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £369, select.
Riga.£391 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Riga International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Riga International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £391, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark 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 Newark to Riga International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Feb
from £654
Mar
from £368
Apr
from £342
May
from £363
Jun
from £419
Jul
from £428
Aug
from £581
Sep
from £592
Oct
from £313
Nov
from £325
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New York Newark to Riga International: Alternative routes

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

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Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Riga International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Riga International is £313. 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 Newark to Riga International. But we found flights with one or more stops from £313.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from New York Newark to Riga International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark 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 Newark Airport to Riga International Airport on Friday, 2 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York Newark 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, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riga International.

Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of New York.

  • Leave enough time to catch your EWR to RIX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between EWR and RIX:

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • Right now, £182 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £313. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from EWR to RIX, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from EWR to RIX.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • EWR's address is Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Newark Liberty International Airport, data shows 73.3% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is around 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near EWR:

Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:

  • Pick up a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks in advance.

Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga

  • From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Riga International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Latvia

  • Daugavpils is just one of the many cities in Latvia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Riga. Around 120 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.

  • Around 25 miles south-west of Riga, Jelgava is another essential stop in Latvia. No visit is complete without checking out Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.

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