Travelling from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport (RIX).
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Riga International Airport is located in Riga.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Los Angeles to RIX.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from Los Angeles to RIX leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
From the centre of Los Angeles, LAX is around 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Van Nuys Airport and RIX:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 34 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your flight from Los Angeles to RIX:
About Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport (RIX)
Rs80,944 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport. Return flights start from Rs156,896. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Los Angeles to RIX. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
Getting cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Customise your journey by applying filters. Choose the duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport (RIX)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Riga. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Riga. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles to RIX sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Riga
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Riga right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Riga Central Market, Jugenda Stila Nami, Riga and Latvian National Opera are essential stops on your Riga itinerary.
Complete your Riga trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Los Angeles to Riga International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Riga. Explore the deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
