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RIX — SOF
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Riga to Sofia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riga (RIX) to Sofia (SOF). 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 2 October 2025.

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July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£143

Good round-trip deal

£423 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Riga to Sofia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riga to Sofia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to Sofia (average of £88). Flying from Riga to Sofia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £309). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Riga to Sofia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riga to Sofia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sofia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sofia. 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 Sofia. Reviews last updated 2 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa from Riga to Sofia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews
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Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sept 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews
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Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sept 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,443 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews
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Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sept 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riga to Sofia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riga to Sofia round-trip?

    Currently priced at £156, Lufthansa will fly you from Riga to Sofia and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Austrian Airlines for as low as £227. Lufthansa is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riga to Sofia?

    Consider Carpatair (100%), airBaltic (88%) or Air Serbia (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Riga to Sofia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riga to Sofia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Riga to Sofia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riga to Sofia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riga to Sofia 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 Sofia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riga to Sofia (average of £88). Flying from Riga to Sofia in August is currently the most expensive (average of £309). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Riga to Sofia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riga to Sofia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£156Average£228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£227Average£291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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