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Cheap flights from Riga to Istanbul from $113 RIX → IST, SAW

Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $175 with airBaltic, 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $113 with airBaltic, 5 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$113, airBaltic, found 4 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$175, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027
Usual return price
$203 to $243
Cheapest month to fly
February 2027, return fares from $175 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
airBaltic, Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
3 h 15 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 49 departure dates is usually $203 to $243.

Cheapest return found recently

$175

10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · airBaltic

Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 10:50 a.m. · Return leaves 4:00 p.m. · 6 h 25 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$175

10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · airBaltic

Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 10:50 a.m. · Return leaves 4:00 p.m. · 6 h 25 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $175 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $155 to $196.

$175, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $155 to $196.

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 49 departure dates from 13 Nov to 11 May 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?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

480 fares on 49 departure dates

13 Nov – 25 Nov: $247, found 3 days ago15 Nov – 17 Nov: $286, found 8 days ago17 Nov – 24 Nov: $243, found 7 days ago20 Nov – 25 Nov: $253, found 2 days ago27 Nov – 4 Dec: $244, found 7 days ago2 Dec – 16 Dec: $219, found 2 days ago3 Dec – 6 Dec: $252, found 2 days ago5 Dec – 8 Dec: $238, found 2 days ago7 Dec – 13 Jan 2027: $230, found 4 days ago11 Dec – 13 Jan 2027: $230, found 4 days ago14 Dec – 29 Dec: $225, found 6 days ago15 Dec – 12 Feb 2027: $271, found 3 days ago16 Dec – 11 Feb 2027: $235, found 3 days ago17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $283, found 5 days ago19 Dec – 29 Dec: $208, found 8 days ago21 Dec – 26 Dec: $228, found 2 days ago22 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $237, found 4 days ago24 Dec – 30 Jan 2027: $254, found 3 days ago25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $326, found 2 days ago26 Dec – 31 Dec: $247, found 3 days ago28 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $227, found 7 days ago29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027: $250, found 3 days ago30 Dec – 4 Jan 2027: $243, found 3 days ago31 Dec – 8 Jan 2027: $230, found 4 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027: $225, found 7 days ago7 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027: $221, found 5 days ago8 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027: $181, found 8 days ago15 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $181, found 8 days ago16 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $238, found 7 days ago18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027: $180, found 7 days ago20 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027: $180, found 7 days ago21 Jan 2027 – 26 Feb 2027: $198, found 5 days ago25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027: $180, found 4 days ago26 Jan 2027 – 15 Mar 2027: $226, found 4 days ago27 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027: $179, found 2 days ago1 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027: $200, found 2 days ago2 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027: $227, found 2 days ago3 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027: $180, found 4 days ago4 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027: $198, found 6 days ago5 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027: $211, found 2 days ago10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027: $175, found 2 days ago3 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027: $205, found 4 days ago6 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027: $272, found 2 days ago8 Mar 2027 – 15 Mar 2027: $235, found 4 days ago21 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027: $202, found 5 days ago5 Apr 2027 – 8 Apr 2027: $203, found yesterday12 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027: $207, found 4 days ago2 May 2027 – 5 May 2027: $211, found 2 days ago11 May 2027 – 14 May 2027: $221, found 5 days agoNovDecJanFebMarMay
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 25 Nov$247LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Nov – 17 Nov$286LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Nov – 24 Nov$243LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Nov – 25 Nov$253LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 4 Dec$244LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Dec – 16 Dec$219airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 6 Dec$252LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 8 Dec$238RyanairRiga International Airport (RIX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 13 Jan 2027$230LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 13 Jan 2027$230LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 29 Dec$225LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 12 Feb 2027$271LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Dec – 11 Feb 2027$235LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$283LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 29 Dec$208LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 26 Dec$228LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$237LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 30 Jan 2027$254LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$326LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 31 Dec$247LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$227LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 4 Jan 2027$250LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 4 Jan 2027$243LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Dec – 8 Jan 2027$230LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027$225airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027$221LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027$181airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$181airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$238LufthansaRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027$180airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027$180airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Jan 2027 – 26 Feb 2027$198LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027$180airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Jan 2027 – 15 Mar 2027$226airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027$179airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027$200Turkish AirlinesRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027$227LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027$180airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027$198LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027$211Turkish AirlinesRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027$175airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027$205Turkish AirlinesRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027$272LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Mar 2027 – 15 Mar 2027$235LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027$202LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Apr 2027 – 8 Apr 2027$203Turkish AirlinesRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
12 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027$207LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 May 2027 – 5 May 2027$211airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 May 2027 – 14 May 2027$221LOT PolishRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $175.

November 2026From $2435 departure dates17 Nov – 24 Nov · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $20819 departure dates19 Dec – 29 Dec · found 8 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $17911 departure dates27 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in January 2027
February 2027From $175Cheapest seen6 departure dates10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $2024 departure dates21 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $2032 departure dates5 Apr 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 · found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
May 2027From $2112 departure dates2 May 2027 – 5 May 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $113 to $133.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$113

5 Apr 2027 · airBaltic

Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 11:35 a.m. · 3 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$113

5 Apr 2027 · airBaltic

Riga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 11:35 a.m. · 3 h 15 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $113 5 Apr 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $110 15 Jul 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $82 to $129.

$113, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $82 to $129.

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 8 departure dates from 26 Jan 2027 to 15 Jul 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?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Apr 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

82 fares on 8 departure dates

26 Jan 2027: $117, found 8 days ago3 Feb 2027: $113, found 6 days ago12 Feb 2027: $120, found 7 days ago15 Feb 2027: $132, found 5 days ago8 Mar 2027: $137, found 4 days ago5 Apr 2027: $113, found 4 days ago11 May 2027: $154, found 7 days ago15 Jul 2027: $110, found 6 days agoJanFebMarAprMayJul
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
26 Jan 2027$117CityjetRiga International Airport (RIX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Feb 2027$113airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
12 Feb 2027$120airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Feb 2027$132airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
8 Mar 2027$137Norwegian Air SwedenRiga International Airport (RIX) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
5 Apr 2027$113airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
11 May 2027$154Norwegian Air SwedenRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jul 2027$110airBalticRiga International Airport (RIX) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

July 2027 is the cheapest month — from $110.

January 2027From $1171 departure date26 Jan 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in January 2027
February 2027From $1133 departure dates3 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $1371 departure date8 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $1131 departure date5 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $1541 departure date11 May 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $110Cheapest seen1 departure date15 Jul 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Riga to Istanbul

Return

We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.

One-way

Business

The lowest business fare we have seen is $486, on one departure date.

6 Dec · RIX → IST · LOT Polish

1 stop · via WAW · overnight connection · 14 h connection

found 3 days ago

That business fare is 4.4 times the economy fare of $110.

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How far ahead were prices cheapest for Riga to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 28% 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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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$239$202+38%48
7–13 days$232$202+34%48
14–29 days$220$195+27%49
30–59 days$181$157+5%49
60–89 days$192$157+11%49
90–179 days$173$155Cheapest seen49
180+ days$192$155+11%47

One-way

Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
60–89 days$113$83+2%21
90–179 days$111$82Cheapest seen49
180+ days$111$82+0%49

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027. 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 Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $175 with airBaltic, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 49 departure dates is usually $203 to $243.

How much is a one-way flight from Riga to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $113 with airBaltic, 5 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $110 with airBaltic, 15 Jul 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $113 to $133.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riga to Istanbul?

February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $175, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. July 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $110, 15 Jul 2027, found 6 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riga to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.

Is there a direct flight from Riga to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $175 with airBaltic, 10 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $113 with airBaltic, 5 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Riga to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with airBaltic on 5 Apr 2027, takes 3 h 15 min from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Riga to Istanbul?

Between 13 Nov and 11 May 2027, LOT Polish has the cheapest return on 31 of the 49 departure dates we hold, airBaltic on 12 and Turkish Airlines on 4. Between 26 Jan 2027 and 15 Jul 2027, airBaltic has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Norwegian Air Sweden on 2 and Cityjet on 1.

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