Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Riga from Vancouver airport is $ 952 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 769 (in october) and $ 1333 (in july), which is a saving of $ 184 or a surplus of $ 382 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $843 to $896 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Riga before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Riga plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2085 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Riga from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 769, saving $ 184 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 952). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1333).
Flight Vancouver-Riga: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 738 | $ 914 | good price |
| February | $ 722 | $ 862 | good price |
| March | $ 929 | $ 1054 | fair price |
| April | $ 854 | $ 972 | fair price |
| May | $ 672 | $ 780 | good price |
| June | $ 911 | $ 1032 | fair price |
| July | $ 1111 | $ 1333 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 893 | $ 1076 | fair price |
| September | $ 750 | $ 842 | good price |
| October | $ 661 | $ 769 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 677 | $ 770 | good price |
| December | $ 820 | $ 1011 | 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 Vancouver to Riga
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Riga range from $527 to $1423. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $527 to $580), 1% at the maximum price (from $1370 to $1423). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $843 to $896 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Riga flight
There are 7 companies that serve Vancouver from Riga airport: WestJet, Condor, flair airlines, Air Canada, Air Transat, British Airways and Lufthansa.
Data analysis:
Of the 2085 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% of the time) on the Vancouver->Riga route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Riga flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $57. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Riga to Vancouver departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Riga on a sunday may cost you an additional $121.
Top prices Vancouver-Riga
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Riga | 01-01 to 08-01-2025 | $ 1119 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Riga | 13-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 538 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Riga | 15-01 to 20-01-2025 | $ 589 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Vancouver → Riga | 01-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 1014 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Vancouver → Riga | 12-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 738 | layover flight with Condor |
| Vancouver → Riga | 13-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 952 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Riga | 11-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 876 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Riga | 06-07 to 11-07-2025 | $ 1051 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Riga to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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 Vancouver-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 Vancouver to Riga, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 917 $, which is a saving of 35 $ 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 (91 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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 | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1255 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1261) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1005 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1037) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 815) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 716 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 705 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Riga are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $63. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $72 more.
Vancouver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | $ 750 $538 to $1119 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 901 $738 to $1014 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 876 $876 to $876 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1051 $1051 to $1051 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, march, april and july are cheaper to travel to Riga. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!