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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riga from $1,731

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIX
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Riga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2026.

Fri 11/919:40 -
2 stops36h 40m
Fri 18/906:30 -
2 stops48h 55m
Deal found 14/8$1,731
Tue 3/1118:20 -
2 stops38h 35m
Sun 22/1107:10 -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 15/8$1,768
Tue 3/1115:35 -
2 stops40h 10m
Mon 23/1107:00 -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 15/8$1,978
Wed 4/1115:35 -
2 stops40h 10m
Sun 22/1117:00 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 15/8$2,002
Mon 2/1122:35 -
2 stops28h 30m
Mon 23/1119:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 15/8$2,030
Tue 3/1112:05 -
2 stops43h 10m
Sun 22/1107:15 -
3 stops42h 05m
Deal found 15/8$2,061
Tue 3/1115:35 -
2 stops40h 10m
Sat 21/1114:45 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 15/8$2,077
Mon 2/1122:35 -
2 stops28h 30m
Sat 21/1119:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 15/8$2,105
Sun 1/1112:05 -
2 stops35h 00m
Mon 23/1115:45 -
3 stops33h 35m
Deal found 15/8$2,162
Sat 31/1015:10 -
2 stops28h 35m
Mon 23/1119:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 15/8$2,186

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$1,731
11/9-18/9
  • 11/9-18/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Riga
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

15:10-10:45

2 stops28h 35m

Riga Intl

Wed 11/11

19:00-20:40

2 stops40h 40m

$2,188

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

06:45-22:15

3 stops48h 30m

Riga Intl

Fri 20/11

15:45-12:40

3 stops35h 55m

$2,331

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

06:45-14:05

3 stops40h 20m

Riga Intl

Thu 19/11

15:45-10:15

2 stops33h 30m

$2,366

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

06:45-14:05

3 stops40h 20m

Riga Intl

Wed 25/11

15:45-10:15

2 stops33h 30m

$2,366
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

15:30-13:15

2 stops30h 45m

Riga Intl

Wed 11/11

22:10-07:20

2 stops24h 10m

$2,373

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

12:05-22:15

2 stops43h 10m

Riga Intl

Thu 19/11

15:45-12:40

3 stops35h 55m

$2,389

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

13:30-17:45

3 stops35h 15m

Riga Intl

Fri 18/9

05:50-20:00

3 stops31h 10m

$2,538

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

13:30-10:05

2 stops27h 35m

Riga Intl

Thu 8/10

11:00-05:40

3 stops34h 40m

$2,709

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

14:30-10:55

2 stops29h 25m

Riga Intl

Sat 2/1

09:05-23:20

2 stops29h 15m

$2,718

MelbourneRiga

MEL Melbourne - RIX Riga Intl

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

22:30-14:55

1 stop25h 25m

Riga Intl

Wed 11/11

11:25-06:25

2 stops34h 00m

$2,898

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Reviews of airlines servicing Riga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riga. Reviews last updated 17 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Finnair from Melbourne to Riga have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,427 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,652 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Riga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riga from Melbourne?

    Riga Intl (RIX), located 8.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Riga. 2 airlines have flights to Riga Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Riga Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Riga?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Riga in 45h 10m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or British Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 15245 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Riga round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,455, Finnair will fly you from Melbourne to Riga and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as $2,508.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Riga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Riga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Riga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Riga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Riga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Riga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Riga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$1,455Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,508Average$2,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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