Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Riga from Sydney airport is $ 1565 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1265 (in march) and $ 2016 (in january), which is a saving of $ 301 or a surplus of $ 451 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1054 to $1107 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a friday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Riga before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Riga plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 5358 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Riga from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1265, saving $ 301 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1565). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2016).
Flight Sydney-Riga: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1544 | $ 2016 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1105 | $ 1437 | good price |
| March | $ 1039 | $ 1265 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1203 | $ 1544 | fair price |
| May | $ 1063 | $ 1354 | good price |
| June | $ 1113 | $ 1405 | good price |
| July | $ 1404 | $ 1880 | high price |
| August | $ 1176 | $ 1459 | good price |
| September | $ 1214 | $ 1573 | fair price |
| October | $ 1090 | $ 1387 | good price |
| November | $ 1082 | $ 1673 | fair price |
| December | $ 1436 | $ 1779 | fair 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 Sydney to Riga
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Riga range from $843 to $2213. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1212 to $1265 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Riga flight
There are 19 companies that serve Sydney from Riga airport: Etihad Airways, Scoot, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Finnair, Jetstar, Qantas, Airasia X, China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, Air China, Thai Airways, Emirates, Vietjet Air, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airasia X and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 5358 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (13% of the time) on the Sydney->Riga route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Riga flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $112. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $145.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Riga to Sydney departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday for your return date, you will save an average of $128. Conversely, departing from Riga on a sunday may cost you an additional $130.
Top prices Sydney-Riga
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Riga | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 1333 | layover flight with Thai Airways |
| Sydney → Riga | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 1311 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 17-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1138 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 04-04 to 11-04-2025 | $ 1136 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 18-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 1190 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 01-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1123 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 11-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 1019 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 01-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 1187 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 05-09 to 12-09-2025 | $ 1188 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Sydney → Riga | 01-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 1231 | layover flight with Emirates |
When to book your flight Sydney - Riga to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Sydney-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 Sydney to Riga, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1387 $, which is a saving of 178 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (185 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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 | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1266 $) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1233 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1241) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1433 $) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1141 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1296) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1617 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1663), 3 to 4 months ($ 1628), 5 to 6 months ($ 1726) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1319 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1374), 2 to 3 months ($ 1331), 5 to 6 months ($ 1342) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1466) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1187 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1341) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1562 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Riga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $71. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $89 more.
Sydney 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 | $ 2711 $1311 to $3325 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1557 $1557 to $1557 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1138 $1138 to $1138 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1164 $1136 to $1190 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1071 $1019 to $1123 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1188 $1187 to $1188 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1231 $1231 to $1231 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, april, june, september and october are cheaper to travel to Riga. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!