Direct Flights from New York to Riga
Nonstop service from JFK to RIX on HY. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
HY
Nonstop flights
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Distance
4,192 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Riga
Riga, officially Riga State City, is the capital, primate, and largest city of Latvia and the second largest in the Baltics. Home to 588,911 inhabitants, the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 847,162. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea.
Top things to do in Riga
- Riga Cathedral formally The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, is the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Riga, Latvia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Riga.
- The Freedom Monument is a monument located in Riga, Latvia, honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920).
- Riga Castle is a castle on the banks of River Daugava in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The castle was founded in 1330. Its structure was thoroughly rebuilt between 1497 and 1515.
- Ķemeri National Park is a national park located west of the city of Jūrmala, Latvia. Established in 1997, Ķemeri is the third largest national park in the country by area, covering an area of 381.65 km2.
- The Latvian National Opera and Ballet (LNOB) is an opera house and opera company at Aspazijas boulevard 3 in Riga.
- St James's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Riga in Latvia. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint James the Greater.
- Riga Motor Museum is the biggest antique vehicle museum in the Baltic countries, located in Riga, Latvia. The museum is a state agency operating under the Republic of Latvia Ministry of Transport.
- The Nativity of Christ Cathedral, Riga, Latvia was built to a design by Nikolai Chagin and Robert Pflug in a Neo-Byzantine style between 1876 and 1883, with decorations made by the firm of August Volz, during the period…
- Riga Zoo is a city-owned zoo in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Mežaparks neighbourhood next to the Mežaparks park, on the western bank of Ķīšezers lake.
- The National Botanic Garden of Latvia is a botanical garden in Salaspils, Latvia. It is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Baltic states.
- Bauska Castle is a complex consisting of the ruins of an earlier castle and a later palace on the outskirts of the Latvian city of Bauska.
- The Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, unofficially and more commonly known simply as the Victory Monument, was a memorial complex in Victory Park, Pārdaugava, Riga, La…
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Planning a trip to Riga
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Riga is May–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 61–72°F.
- How long to stay
- Riga rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Riga Cathedral, Freedom Monument, and Riga Castle and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Riga?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Riga (RIX) on HY.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Riga?
- HY flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Riga (RIX).
- How far is Riga from New York?
- Riga is about 4,192 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Riga?
- Popular things to do include Riga Cathedral, Freedom Monument, Riga Castle, Ķemeri National Park, and more.
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