Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Riga, where Riga International Airport is located. Los Angeles operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from RIX to Los Angeles. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from RIX to Los Angeles. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you hold a passport from Latvia, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Located around 11 kilometers from central Riga, RIX can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Los Angeles
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles is $282. The cheapest price for a return flight is $526. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIX to Los Angeles, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the center of Los Angeles takes about 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
It'll take around 54 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Once your flight from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city center in about 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometers from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 41 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near VNY. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from RIX to Los Angeles at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles. To skip the crowds, travel to Los Angeles in May when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from RIX to Los Angeles in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Riga International Airport to Los Angeles, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are must-do's during your Los Angeles adventure.
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