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?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Riga.

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 34% on flights from Ottawa to Riga. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,315 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,976, a difference of C$ 661. 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$ 1,048 to C$ 3,001. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Riga looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 825, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging C$ 41 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$ 1,191 to C$ 1,835, with an average of C$ 1,629 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,191 counts as a good deal.

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

Air France (C$ 1,234) and Air Canada (C$ 1,273) 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$ 1,557. 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 32m over the past three months.

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 1,048

Typical prices: C$ 1,191-C$ 1,835

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Thu 15/11Tue 20/11

YOW - RIX • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 602

Typical prices: C$ 1,401-C$ 1,401

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Sat 29/12

YOW - RIX • 3 stops

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September

Cheapest • 32% price drop

December

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Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

5:30 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

24h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

7:35 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,048Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

5:30 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

24h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

7:35 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,079Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Apr - Sat, 10 Apr

5:30 a.m. - 5:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

29h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Helsinki-Vantaa

8:35 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

22h 05m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,202Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 20 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$ 1,234Air France

Fri, 22 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

10:20 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

44h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow

7:15 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 25m2 stops London Gatwick Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,261Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

5:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

24h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:10 a.m. - 10:26 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

22h 16m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,273Air Canada

Sun, 25 Apr - Thu, 29 Apr

5:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

24h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:10 a.m. - 9:41 a.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

33h 31m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,275Air Canada

Fri, 22 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

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

13h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

5:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.RIX Riga Intl-YOW Ottawa

29h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

C$ 1,275Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 20 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$ 1,276Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

5:10 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RIX Riga Intl

23h 00m1 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$ 1,345Air France

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Riga?: Air France (C$ 1,234) and Air Canada (C$ 1,273) 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?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Riga.
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$ 1,191 to C$ 1,835, with an average of C$ 1,629 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,191 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$ 1,048 to C$ 3,001. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Riga looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Riga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 825, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Riga Intl Airport (RIX)?
Riga Intl Airport (RIX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 41 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 34% on flights from Ottawa to Riga. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,315 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,976, a difference of C$ 661.

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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 1,315, about C$ 661 less than Friday fares (33% 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$ 1,106 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,138 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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