Statistics on Melbourne-Riga flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Riga (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Riga from Melbourne airport is $ 1643 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1252 (in march) and $ 2059 (in may), which is a saving of $ 392 or a surplus of $ 416 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1147 to $1199 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Riga before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Riga plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3132 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Riga from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1252, saving $ 392 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1643). Conversely, may will be the most expensive ($ 2059).
Flight Melbourne-Riga: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1632 | $ 1964 | high price |
| February | $ 1147 | $ 1360 | good price |
| March | $ 1113 | $ 1252 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1137 | $ 1411 | good price |
| May | $ 1118 | $ 2059 the most expensive | very high price |
| June | $ 1235 | $ 1877 | high price |
| July | $ 1492 | $ 1892 | high price |
| August | $ 1195 | $ 1443 | good price |
| September | $ 1297 | $ 1715 | fair price |
| October | $ 1185 | $ 1503 | fair price |
| November | $ 1129 | $ 1352 | good price |
| December | $ 1532 | $ 1884 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Riga
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Riga range from $937 to $2188. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $938 to $990), 1% at the maximum price (from $2136 to $2188). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1147 to $1199 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Riga flight
There are 13 companies that serve Melbourne from Riga airport: Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Finnair, Thai Airways, Qantas, Air China, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Airasia X, China Eastern and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 3132 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the Melbourne->Riga route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Riga flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $89. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $122.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Riga to Melbourne departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $229. Conversely, departing from Riga on a wednesday may cost you an additional $234.
Top prices Melbourne-Riga
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Riga | 07-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 1552 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Riga | 01-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 1734 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Melbourne → Riga | 03-01 to 10-01-2025 | $ 2237 | layover flight with Air China |
| Melbourne → Riga | 11-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 1058 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Melbourne → Riga | 14-04 to 20-04-2025 | $ 1041 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Riga | 05-07 to 18-07-2025 | $ 1374 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Melbourne → Riga | 09-07 to 30-07-2025 | $ 1242 | layover flight with Juneyao Airlines |
| Melbourne → Riga | 01-08 to 08-08-2025 | $ 1267 | layover flight with Finnair |
| Melbourne → Riga | 02-10 to 12-10-2025 | $ 1149 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Riga | 15-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 1205 | layover flight with Emirates |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Riga to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 2 to 3 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Riga flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Riga, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1434 $, which is a saving of 209 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (165 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Riga flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1211 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1356 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1452 $) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1661 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1393 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1439) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1605 $) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Riga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $94. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $111 more.
Melbourne to Riga: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1552 $1552 to $1552 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1927 $1734 to $2237 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1058 $1058 to $1058 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1041 $1041 to $1041 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1384 $1242 to $1536 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1267 $1267 to $1267 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1177 $1149 to $1205 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, march, april, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Riga. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!