Cheap flights from Riga to New York from £290

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIX — NYC
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Riga to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riga (RIX) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£343

One-way from

£290

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£366
14/11-22/11
  • 14/11-22/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Riga to New York
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 30m total
  • Riga to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Riga to New York

Cheapest flights from Riga to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riga to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Fri 14/1108:00RIX - EWR
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1119:35EWR - RIX
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£343
Thu 6/1114:55RIX - EWR
2 stops36h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1117:09EWR - RIX
2 stops37h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9£348
Fri 14/1119:00RIX - EWR
1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 21/1100:25EWR - RIX
1 stop34h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/9£408
Fri 14/1107:00RIX - EWR
1 stop13h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 22/1118:30EWR - RIX
1 stop20h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£450
Fri 5/1213:25RIX - EWR
1 stop31h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 24/1217:40EWR - RIX
1 stop21h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£461
Sat 6/1207:10RIX - EWR
2 stops37h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 24/1217:40EWR - RIX
2 stops34h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£467
Thu 25/1207:00RIX - EWR
1 stop13h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 31/1217:40EWR - RIX
1 stop21h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£472
Thu 6/1114:55RIX - LGA
2 stops37h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1119:29LGA - RIX
2 stops35h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9£492
Sun 9/1116:25RIX - LGA
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1118:30LGA - RIX
2 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£541
Fri 14/1114:55RIX - LGA
2 stops25h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1121:15LGA - RIX
2 stops33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9£544
Fri 14/1109:25RIX - LGA
2 stops18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1116:30LGA - RIX
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£547
Fri 14/1107:05RIX - LGA
2 stops22h 28mAir Canada
Sat 22/1115:30LGA - RIX
2 stops15h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9£584

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Riga

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Thu 6/11

14:55-20:37

2 stops36h 42m

Newark

Sat 8/11

17:09-13:55

2 stops37h 46m

£348

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Tue 3/3

11:40-22:30

1 stop17h 50m

Newark

Wed 4/3

00:25-18:05

1 stop34h 40m

£375

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Sat 28/2

19:00-22:30

1 stop34h 30m

Newark

Tue 3/3

00:25-10:45

1 stop27h 20m

£381

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Sat 28/2

11:40-22:30

1 stop17h 50m

Newark

Sat 7/3

00:25-10:45

1 stop27h 20m

£386

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Fri 14/11

07:00-13:25

1 stop13h 25m

Newark

Sat 22/11

18:30-22:25

1 stop20h 55m

£450

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Mon 2/3

07:10-13:35

1 stop13h 25m

Newark

Fri 6/3

18:30-17:25

2 stops39h 55m

£464

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Sun 1/3

19:30-13:35

1 stop25h 05m

Newark

Tue 10/3

18:40-22:25

2 stops21h 45m

£464

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Fri 27/2

07:10-13:25

2 stops37h 15m

Newark

Wed 4/3

17:40-22:25

1 stop21h 45m

£464

RigaNewark

RIX - EWR

RIXEWR

Riga Intl

Sun 1/3

12:45-13:35

2 stops31h 50m

Newark

Sun 8/3

18:40-22:25

1 stop21h 45m

£464

RigaNew York

RIX - LGA

RIXLGA

Riga Intl

Thu 6/11

14:55-21:33

2 stops37h 38m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/11

19:29-13:55

2 stops35h 26m

£492

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Riga to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riga to New York. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 88 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to New York (average of £500). Flying from Riga to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Riga to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Riga to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Helsinki (HEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Riga to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Riga to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Riga to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Helsinki (HEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £325.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Riga to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Riga to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Riga to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Riga to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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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 United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways fly from Riga to New York in about 17h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 52m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4198 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riga to New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £290. Users have also found prices from £739 and £973 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to New York (average of £500). Flying from Riga to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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