Cheap Flights from JFK to RIX: When to Fly from New York to Riga

 

The cheapest times to fly from JFK to RIX are

• January 1st to April 1st
• September 10th to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from JFK to RIX is early November. Prices can be as high as $944 for Saturday flights during mid December, or as low as $427 for Tuesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Riga

Flying from New York, NY (JFK) to Riga (RIX) will usually cost between $507 to $781 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $489. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $829. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $340 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $600 can be considered a good price for a round-trip JFK to RIX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the JFK to RIX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the JFK to RIX flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from New York. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Riga, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to New York. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $52 (8%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $587. Return trip prices are from the RIX to JFK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from JFK to RIX can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 8 hour 32 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking JFK to RIX

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from JFK to RIX — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from JFK to RIX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 28 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeroflot, Air Baltic, Air France, Alitalia, American, Austrian, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, CSA, Delta, Emirates, Eurowings, Finnair, Iberia, Icelandair, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Norwegian Air International, Norwegian Air UK, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Tap Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United, Wizz Air, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Riga International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4191 miles or 6745 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from JFK to RIX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop JFK to RIX flight is about 8 hour 32 minutes.

How many flights go between New York, NY and Riga?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 81 available flights from JFK to RIX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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