Cheap flights from Riga to New York

Book early for April, the cheapest month shown, because spring dates tighten as the month approaches; for other months, compare the dated calendar before you commit. January and February can be calmer after the winter holidays, while July, August, school breaks and Christmas are periods when many people travel. Midweek and late-evening comparisons help, but the calendar matters more than the day of the week.

The real difference is not the name on the tail but what the fare includes: some carriers price the seat first and charge separately for bags, meals and seat choice, while others bundle more into the ticket. British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Condor, Nordic Regional Airlines, Cityjet, Iberia, Finnair, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines and Icelandair all appear on this route, and none of them flies it nonstop, so every option connects through a hub. Compare baggage, change rules and connection protection before you book, because a lower fare can cost more once extras are added.

Arrange your onward transport before you land, because Newark Liberty International, John F Kennedy and La Guardia are different airports with different routes into New York. Confirm the airport on your ticket, then choose rail, bus, taxi or a pre-booked car according to the time of day and your luggage. Immigration and baggage reclaim can take time after a long-haul arrival, so leave a buffer before any fixed plan in the city.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of New York

8.8 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/New_York)

Country facts: Wikidata

• If your itinerary uses separate tickets, allow a long connection and recheck baggage yourself.
• Check which of Newark Liberty International, John F Kennedy or La Guardia is named on your booking before you plan transport.
• Compare baggage and change rules for every carrier on a connecting itinerary.
• Check passport and entry requirements for the USA for your nationality before you pay.
• Use the price calendar to compare April with the months around it if your dates are flexible.
• Confirm whether your connection is protected on one ticket or bought separately.