Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Riga?

Flights from Ottawa to Riga usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Riga?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Riga: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Riga pass through?

Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Riga pass through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Riga?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Ottawa to Riga. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,493 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,981, a difference of C$ 488. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Riga?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Riga changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,213 to C$ 9,683. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Riga?

Riga is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Riga Intl Airport (RIX)?

Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL • CarWiz • Alamo • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Riga flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Riga range from C$ 1,492 to C$ 1,984, with an average of C$ 1,720 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,492 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Riga?

Air Canada (C$ 1,300) and Air France (C$ 1,353) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Riga according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Riga?

Flights via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,681. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Riga, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Riga layovers at 9h 35m over the past three months.

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Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

5:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

26h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

4:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

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Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

5:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

22h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Kastrup Copenhagen

6:30 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

24h 10m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,272Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

10:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

19h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

2:40 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

16h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,300Air Canada

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

5:10 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

13h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

C$ 1,353Air France

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5:25 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

12h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

C$ 1,354Air France

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5:40 p.m. - 1:20 a.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

24h 40m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Kastrup Copenhagen

7:10 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,377Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

5:10 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

17h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

C$ 1,396Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

5:25 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

16h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

C$ 1,397Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

5:40 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

19h 30m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Kastrup Copenhagen

11:10 a.m. - 9:56 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

17h 46m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Newark

C$ 1,538Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

5:25 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

12h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

15h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

C$ 7,780Air France

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Riga?: Air Canada (C$ 1,300) and Air France (C$ 1,353) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Riga according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Riga?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Riga:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Riga?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Riga flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Riga range from C$ 1,492 to C$ 1,984, with an average of C$ 1,720 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,492 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Riga changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,213 to C$ 9,683. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Riga Intl Airport (RIX)?
Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• CarWiz
• Alamo
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Riga?
Flights from Ottawa to Riga usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Riga Intl (RIX).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Riga pass through?
Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Riga pass through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Riga?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Ottawa to Riga. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,493 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,981, a difference of C$ 488.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Riga?
Riga is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average C$ 1,493, about C$ 488 less than Monday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Riga trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 1,127 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,159 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Riga Intl Airport.

• Sky High Hotel
• Airport Hotel Mara
• Airport Hotel ABC

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