Cheap flights from Ponta Delgada to Riga
Riga, Latvia's capital, is the destination to plan around on this trip, and cheap flights from Ponta Delgada to Riga are the natural place to start comparing options. The route is not nonstop, so the journey's shape depends on the connection you choose, with the single departure airport in Ponta Delgada and fare rules that vary by carrier.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TAP PortugalTP | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 2 Dec 2026 | from $370 | Search 2 Dec 2026 |
 SATA Azores AirlinesS4 | with a stop | — | 2 Dec 2026 | from $538 | Search 2 Dec 2026 |
 Edelweiss AirWK | with a stop | — | 12 Apr 2027 | from $751 | Search 12 Apr 2027 |
 LufthansaLH | with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 12 Jun 2027 | from $919 | Search 12 Jun 2027 |
 SATA Air AcoresSP | with a stop | — | 12 Jun 2027 | from $951 | Search 12 Jun 2027 |
 Air CanadaAC | with a stop | — | 30 Jun 2027 | from $1,552 | Search 30 Jun 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 3 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $262.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $407 | 30 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $370 | 2 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $336 | 8 Jan 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $262 | 2 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $298 | 12 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $338 | 8 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $319 | 9 Jun 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada | Joao Paulo II PDL | 3 km |
| Riga | Riga RIX | 8 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Demand on this route rises around school holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer, when more travellers head for Riga. May is the cheapest month among those with listed fares, while June and the winter dates outside the holiday period may also reward flexible planning. Weekday departures can make connections easier to manage, and it pays to check the calendar before fixing dates in the busier months.
Airlines and what to expect
The airline mix on this route is varied rather than one type of carrier: Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SATA Azores Airlines, SATA Air Acores, TAP Portugal and Air Canada all appear, so fares and inclusions are not uniform from one booking to the next. With no nonstop flights, every itinerary connects somewhere, and the differences show up in baggage, seats and through-ticketing. Check which carrier operates each leg and whether one ticket covers the whole journey.
Arriving — Riga
Getting into town from Riga airport is a road transfer, not a walk, so expect buses, taxis or a pre-booked car and give yourself time for luggage, payments and a phone connection in the first hours. The airport sits outside the centre, which matters most on late arrivals or trips with children, and it is worth deciding your transfer before you land. Once you are in Riga, the centre is compact enough to continue on foot.
Before you go: Latvia
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Power sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Language
- Latvian
- Emergency number
- 112, 110, 113
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +371
- Internet domain
- .lv
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Riga
- 589 k (2026)
- Time zone
- UTC+02 (Europe/Riga)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Check what your fare includes, because baggage and seat selection may be charged separately.
- Check which airport each ticket names, since Ponta Delgada uses only Joao Paulo II but connections may use others.
- Check whether your bags are checked through on one ticket or must be collected and rechecked.
- Check the entry requirements for Latvia before you travel.
- Check the price calendar around May and June if your dates are flexible.
- Check the connection times, so a delay on the first leg does not strand you.
Frequently asked questions
Ponta Delgada – Riga: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for March 2027 — $262. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Ponta Delgada – Riga: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: TAP Portugal, SATA Azores Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, SATA Air Acores, Air Canada.
Ponta Delgada – Riga: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Ponta Delgada to Riga?
The distance is about 4,189 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 5 h 34 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Ponta Delgada – Riga?
Ponta Delgada: Joao Paulo II (PDL). Riga: Riga (RIX).
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Riga?
Riga is 2 h ahead of Ponta Delgada.