Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Riga

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Riga

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Riga
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Riga? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Riga vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–36,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Riga for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
SFO - RIX
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $246.6
AA
2026-11-13
SFO - RIX
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $246.6
AA
2026-11-11
SFO - RIX
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 30,000 Pts + $25.3
SK
2026-11-13
SFO - RIX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $25.3
SK
2026-11-14
SFO - RIX
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 30,000 Pts + $25.3
SK
2026-11-11
SFO - RIX
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 36,500 Pts + $25.3
VS
San Francisco to Riga flight facts
Distance
5,616 mi
9,038 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h
Riga is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Riga
RIX · Riga Intl
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Riga
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SFO - RIX
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
UA
Premium cabin
2026-12-22
SFO - RIX
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 90,386 Pts + $1639.8
LH
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
SFO - RIX
Business | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 102,918 Pts + $1639.8
LH
Selected hotels for your next stay
Grand Palace Hotel, an SLH Hotel
Riga (Latvia)
Grand Palace Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From Pts or $111
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Riga depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Riga.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Riga.
San Francisco and Riga are about 5,616 miles (9,038 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,616-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Riga is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Riga: Riga Intl (RIX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Riga, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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