Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riga from $1,747

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RIX
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,747

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,077
1/11-8/11
  • 1/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Riga
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Riga

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 September 2025.

Sat 1/1116:55MEL - RIX
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1119:00RIX - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,747
Sat 1/1123:55MEL - RIX
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Sat 8/1123:20RIX - MEL
1 stop22h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/9$2,989

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Riga that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Riga that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Riga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

15:10-18:05

2 stops35h 55m

Riga Intl

Sun 22/3

19:00-09:25

2 stops53h 25m

$1,747

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:55-22:25

3 stops38h 30m

Riga Intl

Sun 22/3

14:35-10:20

3 stops34h 45m

$1,991

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:55-15:40

2 stops31h 45m

Riga Intl

Sun 22/3

16:25-12:40

3 stops35h 15m

$2,346

MelbourneRiga

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

23:55-14:55

1 stop24h 00m

Riga Intl

Sun 22/3

23:20-06:25

1 stop22h 05m

$3,148

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Riga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riga from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Riga

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RIX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Riga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Riga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Riga?

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 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Finnair from Melbourne Airport to Riga. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Daniel,May 2025

HEL - ARN

This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.

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?

    Located just 8.7 km from the city centre, Riga Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Riga from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Riga Intl (RIX) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Riga?

    For as low as $1,747, Turkish Airlines can have you in Riga from Melbourne Airport in 35h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15245 km.

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

    Currently priced at $1,529, Finnair will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Riga and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riga for 17% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Riga by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.
Riga car hire
Riga Intl Airport car hire

Top airline flying from Melbourne to Riga

Discover the top airline 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 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$1,529Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Finnair flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Riga?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Riga flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Riga?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Riga for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Riga with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Melbourne to Riga with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Riga become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Riga from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.