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Cheapest time to fly from Riga to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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week: 14 Dec - 20 Dec
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Flight Duration52 h and 5 mFlights between Riga and Melbourne take, on average, 52 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportRiga International AirportWhen flying from Riga to Melbourne
Destination airportsMelbourne AirportWhen travelling from Riga to Melbourne
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Riga to Melbourne
One-way average Price£1210The average price for a flight Riga - Melbourne at Opodo is £1210, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Melbourne when departing from Riga
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Last checked on Wed 04/11
Distance: 9,485 mi
Riga airports
Riga International Airport (RIX)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Riga to Melbourne flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Riga to Melbourne (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Riga to Melbourne takes roughly 21 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Riga–Melbourne route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Riga International Airport (RIX)
  • Arrival airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Melbourne

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Melbourne, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Riga to Melbourne

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Riga to Melbourne:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Melbourne. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Riga to Melbourne

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Riga to Melbourne?
When you fly from Riga to Melbourne the average price is £1210. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Riga to Melbourne at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Riga to Melbourne. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Riga to Melbourne?
The most popular months to book a flight from Riga to Melbourne are February, January and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Riga to Melbourne?
The best time of the year to go to Melbourne when flying from Riga depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Melbourne from Riga in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, April and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Riga - Melbourne.
How long does the flight take to go from Riga to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Riga and Melbourne is of around 52 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,485.4 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Riga?
While in Riga temperatures can reach an average of 16º ºC in summer, Melbourne can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Melbourne, compared to the -4º ºC average in Riga.

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