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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riga from $1,742

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MEL — RIX
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riga

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 19 March 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$1,698
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% potential price drop
From Melbourne to Riga Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Riga?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Riga. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Riga?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Riga from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $2,526 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,702. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Riga (MEL - RIX)?

When flying from Melbourne 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 32% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Finnair flights from Melbourne to Riga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Finnair for the route between Melbourne and Riga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Finnair flights travelling from Melbourne to Riga. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 17/412:00MEL - RIX
2 stops27h 40mFinnair
Wed 24/409:05RIX - MEL
2 stops40h 45mFinnair
Deal found 17/3$1,839
Fri 13/910:20MEL - RIX
2 stops29h 20mFinnair
Fri 15/1122:05RIX - MEL
2 stops27h 05mFinnair
Deal found 17/3$2,206

Cheap Emirates flights from Melbourne to Riga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Melbourne and Riga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Emirates flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Riga. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 1/602:25MEL - RIX
2 stops44h 05mEmirates
Wed 5/600:05RIX - MEL
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$1,895
Sun 2/605:15MEL - RIX
1 stop41h 15mEmirates
Wed 5/600:05RIX - MEL
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$1,959
Sat 1/602:25MEL - RIX
2 stops44h 05mEmirates
Wed 5/600:05RIX - MEL
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$2,243
Sun 2/605:15MEL - RIX
1 stop41h 15mEmirates
Wed 5/600:05RIX - MEL
1 stop22h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$2,308
Fri 13/921:15MEL - RIX
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Tue 19/1123:10RIX - MEL
1 stop39h 10mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$4,981
Fri 13/921:15MEL - RIX
1 stop25h 15mEmirates
Fri 15/1123:10RIX - MEL
1 stop39h 10mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$5,033

Cheap Melbourne to Riga flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Riga specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Riga in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 17/420:00MEL - RIX
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/411:40RIX - MEL
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,764
Wed 17/420:00MEL - RIX
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/411:40RIX - MEL
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,777
Wed 17/412:00MEL - RIX
2 stops27h 40mFinnair
Wed 24/409:05RIX - MEL
2 stops40h 45mFinnair
Deal found 17/3$1,839
Wed 17/421:15MEL - RIX
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/417:35RIX - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$3,093
Tue 16/402:25MEL - RIX
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/417:35RIX - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$3,104

Melbourne to Riga 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Riga in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Riga in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 16/923:45MEL - RIX
2 stops39h 55mFinnair
Sat 16/1109:25RIX - MEL
2 stops39h 45mFinnair
Deal found 17/3$1,742
Wed 17/420:00MEL - RIX
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/411:40RIX - MEL
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,764
Wed 17/420:00MEL - RIX
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/411:40RIX - MEL
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,777
Wed 17/412:00MEL - RIX
2 stops27h 40mFinnair
Wed 24/409:05RIX - MEL
2 stops40h 45mFinnair
Deal found 17/3$1,839
Sat 1/602:25MEL - RIX
2 stops44h 05mEmirates
Wed 5/600:05RIX - MEL
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$1,895
Mon 16/910:20MEL - RIX
2 stops29h 20mFinnair
Sun 17/1122:05RIX - MEL
2 stops27h 05mFinnair
Deal found 17/3$1,902
Tue 17/912:05MEL - RIX
2 stops32h 35mFinnair
Tue 19/1118:10RIX - MEL
2 stops31h 00mFinnair
Deal found 17/3$1,949
Sun 2/605:15MEL - RIX
1 stop41h 15mEmirates
Wed 5/600:05RIX - MEL
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/3$1,959
Sun 15/902:25MEL - RIX
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/1112:05RIX - MEL
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,976

Find flights from Melbourne to Riga within your budget

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 651,626 searches. Data last updated 19 March 2024.

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$1,764 - $3,282

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Wed 17/4

2 stops33h 25m

Riga Intl

Wed 24/4

3 stops35h 35m

$1,764

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Wed 17/4

3 stops34h 55m

Riga Intl

Wed 24/4

3 stops35h 35m

$1,777

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Wed 17/4

2 stops27h 40m

Riga Intl

Wed 24/4

2 stops40h 45m

$1,839

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 1/6

2 stops44h 05m

Riga Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops36h 30m

$1,895

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 2/6

1 stop41h 15m

Riga Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops36h 30m

$1,959

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 14/9

2 stops26h 45m

Riga Intl

Mon 18/11

2 stops29h 25m

$2,132

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Fri 13/9

2 stops29h 20m

Riga Intl

Fri 15/11

2 stops27h 05m

$2,206

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sun 2/6

2 stops26h 45m

Riga Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops40h 30m

$2,269

MelbourneRiga Intl

MEL - RIX

MELRIX

Melbourne

Sat 14/9

2 stops35h 35m

Riga Intl

Sun 17/11

3 stops31h 55m

$3,282

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Riga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Riga. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Riga flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Riga by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Riga by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Riga is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,125. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riga (average of $0). Flying from Melbourne to Riga in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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.

Temperature and rainfall in Riga by month

Plan your trip to Riga by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIX

Temperature

-3 - 17 °C

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 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Riga, see what other customers have to say about Finnair, Emirates and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.8
Good
1,376 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
3,799 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

6.9
Okay
7,015 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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. 3 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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Riga for under $1,800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Riga for under $1,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,764, but on average you can expect to pay $2,628.

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

    Currently priced at $1,839, Finnair will fly you from Melbourne to Riga and back. In addition to Finnair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,895 and $2,132, respectively. Finnair is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Riga?

  • What does MEL to RIX mean?

    MEL and RIX are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MEL to RIX refers to a flight route from Melbourne Airport to Riga Intl Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riga

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FinnairCheapest$1,697Average$2,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$1,809Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$2,225Average$2,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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