Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which makes New York six hours behind Riga.
Your RIX to EWR flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIX and EWR:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
C$450 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Riga International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$651. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIX to EWR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Riga International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport.
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Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.03% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Reserve a hotel near EWR if you're on a late Riga International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and experience more of New York and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Newark Liberty International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Newark Liberty International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central New York. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit New York. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, consider Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are highlights.