Cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Riga

Book earlier when your dates fall in December or July, because those months sit inside holiday and summer travel periods and the route has no direct flight to absorb a late booking. November shows the lowest fares on this page, while the other listed months from October through May, plus July, let you compare dated prices before committing. Midweek departures can be easier to price than weekend ones, and checking both Rio departure airports before you commit may change the total journey time more than changing the month.

The route is sold by a mix of European and Brazilian carriers rather than one operator, so no two fares are directly comparable on brand alone. Air Europa, ITA Airways, Iberia, Finnair, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss appear alongside Azul and GOL Linhas Aereas S.A., and every listed itinerary connects. Check the operating carrier for each segment, plus baggage, seat and change rules, before you rely on a headline fare, because inclusions can differ even within the same airline group.

Riga is served by one main international airport, so arrivals, immigration, baggage claim and onward transport are all handled in a compact terminal area rather than spread across several sites. That can make the airport easier to navigate after a long connection, but queues can still build when several flights land together. Buses, taxis and pre-booked transfers are the usual ways into the city centre, and checking the onward transport desk before leaving the arrivals hall is sensible. Watch for visa and entry requirements for Latvia, and keep your passport and booking details accessible after landing.

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 whether baggage, seat selection and changes are included in the fare you compare.
• Compare departures from Rio De Janeiro International and Santos Dumon before choosing the cheapest ticket.
• Allow enough connection time if separate tickets are involved, since missed segments are your responsibility.
• Carry passport, onward travel proof and any entry documents needed for Latvia.
• Book earlier for December and July dates, and compare November with other listed months before you commit.