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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riga from $1,265

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIX
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Riga (RIX). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,809

One-way from

$1,265

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,641
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 9/5-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Riga
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Riga
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Riga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 9/512:15MEL - RIX
2 stops27h 15mFinnair
Sat 31/522:00RIX - MEL
2 stops25h 15mFinnair
Deal found 16/1$1,809
Fri 9/507:00MEL - RIX
3 stops42h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/519:50RIX - MEL
3 stops49h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,991
Fri 9/505:15MEL - RIX
1 stop41h 15mEmirates
Fri 30/500:05RIX - MEL
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$3,204
Wed 3/913:25MEL - RIX
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/919:50RIX - MEL
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$6,601
Wed 3/907:00MEL - RIX
3 stops37h 10mKLM
Tue 23/917:00RIX - MEL
3 stops35h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/1$14,383

Find flights from Melbourne to Riga within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Riga that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

12:15-08:30

2 stops27h 15m

Riga Intl

Sat 31/5

22:00-06:15

2 stops25h 15m

$1,809

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-18:55

3 stops42h 55m

Riga Intl

Sat 31/5

19:50-04:40

3 stops49h 50m

$1,991

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

05:15-15:30

1 stop41h 15m

Riga Intl

Fri 30/5

00:05-05:30

1 stop22h 25m

$3,204

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Mon 21/4

20:50-18:55

2 stops29h 05m

$1,265

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Riga

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Riga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Riga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Riga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Riga by month

Plan your trip to Riga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riga ranges from 20.0 - 70.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Riga when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Riga by month

Plan your trip to Riga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riga, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riga. 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 Riga. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riga from Melbourne?

    Located just 8.7 km from the city centre, Riga Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riga from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Riga Intl (RIX) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,809, Finnair will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Riga and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,991 and $3,204, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riga for 10% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Riga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Riga. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$1,642Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,858Average$1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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