Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Riga eight hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MSP to RIX flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MSP and RIX:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport flight is Rs105,904. A return plane ticket is currently Rs154,743. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MSP to RIX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from MSP to RIX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you're getting in on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near RIX:
Grab a Riga International Airport rental car and explore Riga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Panek, Green Motion and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Riga in February.
Before locking in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to RIX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Latvia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-east of Riga, a visit to Daugavpils will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
If there's time to check out another side of Latvia, head for Jelgava, about 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks are highlights.
