Cheap flights from Riga to Budapest from $69 RIX → BUD
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The cheapest return found recently is $304 with airBaltic, 3 Dec – 30 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $69 with Ryanair, 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $69, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $304, 3 Dec to 30 Dec
- Usual return price
- $183 to $289
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $152 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $183 to $289.
Cheapest return found recently
$304
3 Dec – 30 Dec · airBaltic
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 7:45 p.m. · Return leaves 5:20 p.m. · 49 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops · via Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again · overnight connection · 25 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$304 3 Dec – 30 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$152 6 Dec – 14 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $128 to $166.
At $304, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 13 Nov to 24 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 27-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
28 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 21 Nov | $203 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 19 Nov | $220 | Malta Air | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 18 Nov | $284 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 30 Dec | $304 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 14 Dec | $157 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 14 Dec | $152 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 22 Dec | $191 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 24 Dec | $374 | LOT Polish | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair, Malta Air, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Sweden, LOT Polish.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $62 to $67.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$69
3 Jan 2027 · Ryanair
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Leaves 7:40 p.m. · 28 h 10 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$69 3 Jan 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$52 26 Feb 2027found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $43 to $115.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 2 Jan 2027 to 5 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Jan 2027, 2 Jan 2027 costs $66: $3 less than the cheapest found recently.
Ryanair · Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) · 1 stop · found 5 days ago
Every date we hold
22 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2027 | $66 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Jan 2027 | $69 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Feb 2027 | $52 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Mar 2027 | $65 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $52.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair, Norwegian Air Sweden.
Premium cabin fares from Riga to Budapest
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Dec – 30 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Riga to Budapest?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $250 | $151 | +58% | 27 |
| 7–13 days | $240 | $166 | +52% | 24 |
| 14–29 days | $162 | $130 | +3% | 41 |
| 30–59 days | $168 | $138 | +6% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $158 | $128 | Cheapest seen | 45 |
| 90–179 days | $181 | $128 | +14% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $185 | $163 | +17% | 26 |
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 20% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–89 days | $76 | $65 | +25% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $83 | $49 | +36% | 39 |
| 180+ days | $61 | $58 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 30 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Riga to Budapest?
The cheapest return found recently is $304 with airBaltic, 3 Dec to 30 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $152 with Ryanair, 6 Dec to 14 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $183 to $289.
How much is a one-way flight from Riga to Budapest?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $69 with Ryanair, 3 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $52 with Norwegian Air Sweden, 26 Feb 2027, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $62 to $67.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Budapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $152, 6 Dec to 14 Dec, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $52, 26 Feb 2027, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Riga to Budapest?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 37% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 20% lower than 60 to 89 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Riga to Budapest?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Ryanair on 3 Jan 2027, takes 28 h 10 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Riga to Budapest?
Between 13 Nov and 24 Dec, Ryanair has the cheapest return on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Malta Air on 1 and airBaltic on 1. Between 2 Jan 2027 and 5 Mar 2027, Ryanair has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Norwegian Air Sweden on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work