How long is the flight from Riga to New York?

Airlines like Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines 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 13h 14m. 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.

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Round-trip from	£385
One-way from	£295
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Cheapest in	September
Average price	£388

Scandinavian Airlines
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25h 55m total
Riga to New York

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22h 40m total
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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 £339). Flying from Riga to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of £543). 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 £373 and £400 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £385 on Scandinavian Airlines (9 Feb–21 Apr).

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

Booking 68 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 Finnair and LOT 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.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,415 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,415 reviews

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,415 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

LOT

7.5

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Finnair

7.6

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

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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 Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines 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 13h 14m. 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 £339). Flying from Riga to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of £543). 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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Riga to New York flights typically cost between £373 and £400 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £385 on Scandinavian Airlines (9 Feb–21 Apr).

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

Booking 68 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

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Riga to New York flights typically cost between £373 and £400 in February.
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