How long is the flight from Riga to New York?

Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, and British Airways fly from Riga to New York in about 17h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4189 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIX to NYC?

When flying from Riga to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Riga to New York?

If you book a flight to New York from Riga, you will be flying from Riga Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riga Intl (RIX) is located 5.4 mi from the center of Riga. There are 0 flights from Riga Intl to New York per day from 0 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Riga to New York that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Riga to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riga to New York.

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Find flight deals from Riga to New York

Round-trip from	£387
One-way from	£229
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£359

Scandinavian Airlines
21/12-30/12
4 total stops
78h 17m total
Riga to New York

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Finnair
30/11-31/12
2 total stops
27h 30m total
Riga to New York

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RIX Riga Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Mon 30/11

22:10-18:40

2 stops27h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£229

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RIX Riga Intl - EWR Newark

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Riga Intl

Tue 8/12

07:40-19:35

1 stop18h 55m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£280

RigaNewark

RIX Riga Intl - EWR Newark

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Sun 22/11

11:40-22:30

1 stop17h 50m

Newark

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

RigaNew York

RIX Riga Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

RIXJFK

Riga Intl

Sun 22/11

18:55-18:20

1 stop30h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£313

RigaNew York

RIX Riga Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

RIXJFK

Riga Intl

Tue 3/11

11:40-23:25

1 stop18h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£331

RigaNew York

RIX Riga Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

RIXJFK

Riga Intl

Sun 8/11

11:40-10:55

1 stop30h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£334

RigaNewark

RIX Riga Intl - EWR Newark

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Mon 21/12

16:00-13:55

2 stops28h 55m

Newark

Wed 30/12

16:58-01:20

2 stops49h 22m

£387

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RIX Riga Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

RIXJFK

Riga Intl

Sat 21/11

09:05-19:05

1 stop17h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/12

22:45-17:40

1 stop11h 55m

£406

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RIX Riga Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

RIXJFK

Riga Intl

Mon 14/12

09:05-19:05

1 stop17h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

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22:45-21:45

1 stop16h 00m

£407

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RIX Riga Intl - JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

RIXJFK

Riga Intl

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13:45-19:05

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riga to New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to New York (average of £344). Flying from Riga to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of £552). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riga to New York?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riga to New York flights typically cost between £313 and £437 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £387 on Scandinavian Airlines (21 Dec–30 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riga to New York?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riga to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT and Finnair from Riga to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LOT

7.6

Good

1,194 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Andrew,Sept 2026

KRK - ORD

The flight was on time and smooth which is great. The overall comfort of the flight was poor.

LOT

7.6

Good

1,194 reviews

LOT

7.6

Good

1,194 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Andrew,Sept 2026

KRK - ORD

The flight was on time and smooth which is great. The overall comfort of the flight was poor.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,426 reviews

LOT

7.6

Good

1,194 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Andrew,Sept 2026

KRK - ORD

The flight was on time and smooth which is great. The overall comfort of the flight was poor.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Riga to New York?
If you book a flight to New York from Riga, you will be flying from Riga Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riga Intl (RIX) is located 5.4 mi from the center of Riga. There are 0 flights from Riga Intl to New York per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Riga to New York?
Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Finnair, and British Airways fly from Riga to New York in about 17h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4189 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Riga to New York that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riga to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riga to New York?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riga to New York.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riga to New York?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riga to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riga to New York?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to New York (average of £344). Flying from Riga to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of £552). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Riga to New York?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riga to New York flights typically cost between £313 and £437 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £387 on Scandinavian Airlines (21 Dec–30 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riga to New York?

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riga to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT and Finnair from Riga to New York to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Riga to New York flights typically cost between £313 and £437 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £387 on Scandinavian Airlines (21 Dec–30 Dec).