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Flights from Riga to Rio de Janeiro

Cheapest time to fly from Riga to Rio de Janeiro

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. 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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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 6,745 mi
Riga airports
Riga International Airport (RIX)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Rio de Janeiro airports
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Riga to Rio de Janeiro flight

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

Airports and airlines on the Riga–Rio de Janeiro 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: Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport (GIG)

The weather in Rio de Janeiro

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Rio de Janeiro, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 19ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 30ºC
  • Lows: down to 18ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: August
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Riga to Rio de Janeiro

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Riga to Rio de Janeiro:

  • 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 Rio de Janeiro. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Riga to Rio de Janeiro

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Riga to Rio de Janeiro?
When you fly from Riga to Rio de Janeiro the average price is £1390. 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 Rio de Janeiro at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Riga to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular months to book a flight from Riga to Rio de Janeiro are December, June and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Riga to Rio de Janeiro?
The best time of the year to go to Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro from Riga in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Riga - Rio de Janeiro.
How long does the flight take to go from Riga to Rio de Janeiro?
The total flight time between Riga and Rio de Janeiro is of around 27 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,744.85 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 Rio de Janeiro compared to Riga?
While in Riga temperatures can reach an average of 16º ºC in summer, Rio de Janeiro can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 22º ºC in Rio de Janeiro, compared to the -4º ºC average in Riga.

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