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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riga from $2,178

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIX
3 Sep — 10 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 4 August 2026.

Mon 14/910:20 -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 21/907:20 -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 3/8$2,178
Mon 31/817:20 -
2 stops26h 50m
Mon 7/907:00 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 1/8$2,311
Tue 3/1115:30 -
2 stops35h 35m
Sat 7/1119:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 3/8$2,316
Tue 3/1115:30 -
2 stops30h 45m
Sat 7/1118:10 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 31/7$2,323
Fri 21/812:05 -
2 stops53h 00m
Mon 12/1020:05 -
3 stops49h 35m
Deal found 1/8$2,400

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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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,178
14/9-21/9
  • 14/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Riga
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MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

15:30-13:15

2 stops30h 45m

Riga Intl

Sat 7/11

18:10-07:20

2 stops28h 10m

$2,311

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

21:35-19:10

2 stops28h 35m

Riga Intl

Mon 21/9

12:45-09:45

3 stops38h 00m

$2,313

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

15:30-18:05

2 stops35h 35m

Riga Intl

Sat 7/11

19:00-20:40

2 stops40h 40m

$2,316

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

12:05-10:05

2 stops53h 00m

Riga Intl

Mon 12/10

20:05-20:40

2 stops40h 35m

$2,420

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:25-19:10

2 stops36h 45m

Riga Intl

Wed 14/10

11:00-12:15

2 stops41h 15m

$2,599

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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 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
3,638 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,638 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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 30h 45m. Fly via Finnair or Turkish Airlines 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 $1,470, 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 $2,535.

  • 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 4 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$1,470Average$1,831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,535Average$2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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