Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Riga International Airport (RIX): what you need to know
The timezone in Riga is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of San Francisco.
To ensure you catch your SFO to RIX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Riga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between SFO and RIX include:
London Heathrow Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Riga International Airport (RIX)
$697 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Riga International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,258. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to RIX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Riga International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Riga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Riga International Airport (RIX)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Riga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RIX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Panek, Green Motion or Carwiz and experience more of Riga and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Riga International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Riga International Airport (RIX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Riga International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Riga. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Riga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riga, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to RIX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Latvia
Riga has its own special appeal, 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 you busy. Start with popular sights like St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre and Daugavpils Fortress.
Jelgava is another sought-after destination in Latvia and is around 40 kilometres south-west of Riga. No trip is complete without a visit to Jelgava Palace, Wooden boardwalks at the flood-land meadows of the River Svēte and Jelgavas pils parks.