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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riga from $1,030

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIX
4 May — 11 May1
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 4 April 2026.

Tue 20/1000:45
MEL
-
RIX
2 stops41h 20m
Finnair
Sun 25/1022:05
RIX
-
MEL
2 stops24h 10m
Finnair
Deal found 30/3$1,911
Tue 20/1014:25
MEL
-
RIX
2 stops36h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 24/1020:00
RIX
-
MEL
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4$2,056
Fri 17/421:15
MEL
-
RIX
2 stops32h 05m
Emirates
Fri 24/407:45
RIX
-
MEL
2 stops38h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3$2,726
Wed 21/1023:55
MEL
-
RIX
2 stops30h 30m
Emirates
Sun 25/1023:20
RIX
-
MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 31/3$2,887
Tue 20/1006:15
MEL
-
RIX
1 stop25h 20m
Emirates
Sat 24/1017:00
RIX
-
MEL
2 stops29h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 3/4$3,113

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Riga (RIX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,726

One-way from

$1,030

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,292
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Riga
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30/5
  • 30/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Riga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

21:15-22:20

2 stops32h 05m

Riga Intl

Fri 24/4

07:45-05:30

2 stops38h 45m

$2,726

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

13:30-10:05

2 stops27h 35m

Riga Intl

Fri 24/4

11:00-04:40

3 stops34h 40m

$6,113

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

13:25-18:35

2 stops36h 10m

Riga Intl

Sun 31/5

20:00-09:50

2 stops30h 50m

$10,182

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

17:10-12:45

2 stops26h 35m

Riga Intl

Sat 30/5

06:30-15:50

2 stops26h 20m

$10,415

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

20:55-23:40

2 stops33h 45m

Riga Intl

Sat 23/5

06:30-17:15

2 stops27h 45m

$11,371
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

21:15-17:15

2 stops27h 00m

Riga Intl

Sat 30/5

00:35-05:30

1 stop21h 55m

$12,356

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

10:15-22:00

2 stops42h 45m

Riga Intl

Sat 23/5

07:25-12:40

3 stops46h 15m

$19,327
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

17:20-10:40

2 stops24h 20m

$1,049

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

17:20-12:25

2 stops50h 05m

$1,278

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

13:00-10:45

3 stops52h 45m

$1,688

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Riga?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riga (average of $1,473). Flying from Melbourne to Riga in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 4 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
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Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,378 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 1 airline 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 32h 05m. Fly via Emirates to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 15245 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Riga round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,493, Finnair will fly you from Melbourne to Riga and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Finnair is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Riga?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riga (average of $1,473). Flying from Melbourne to Riga in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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FinnairCheapest$1,493Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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