Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
Riga is seven hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ORD to RIX flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and RIX include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport flight is Rs91,880. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs161,547. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORD to RIX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORD to RIX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIX instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Riga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and chase adventure across Riga and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Riga International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Riga International Airport (RIX) to central Riga
From Riga International Airport, Riga is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Riga based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Riga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to RIX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Latvia
Daugavpils is just one of the many places in Latvia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riga. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Parks, Cietokšņa promenāde and Za_Pochtoi.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without seeing Jelgavas pludmale, Jelgavas Vecpilsētas māja and Šamota skulptūru parks Pasta salā.