Riga to Bucharest RIX → BBU, OTP
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Baneasa (BBU), Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The cheapest return found recently is $138 with ALPAVIA, 21 Nov – 28 Nov, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $84 with airBaltic, 20 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $168 to $340.
Cheapest return found recently
$138
21 Nov – 28 Nov · ALPAVIA
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Leaves 9:05 p.m. · Return leaves 11:25 p.m. · 32 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$138 21 Nov – 28 Novfound todaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $133 to $141.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 5 departure dates from 25 Oct to 18 Jan 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?
No. We hold 7-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 21 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct – 29 Oct | $340 | Corendon Airlines | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Nov – 27 Nov | $345 | Lufthansa | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 26 Nov | $205 | Buzz | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Baneasa (BBU) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 28 Nov | $138 | ALPAVIA | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 | $168 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $138.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Corendon Airlines, Lufthansa, Buzz, ALPAVIA, Norwegian Air Sweden.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $59 to $74.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$84
20 Jan 2027 · airBaltic
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Baneasa (BBU)
Leaves 7:45 p.m. · 28 h 25 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$84 20 Jan 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
$54 21 Octfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $37 to $73.
At $84, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 3 departure dates from 21 Oct to 15 Apr 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 20 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | $54 | Ryanair | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Baneasa (BBU) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jan 2027 | $84 | airBaltic | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Baneasa (BBU) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 15 Apr 2027 | $64 | Norwegian Air Sweden | Riga International Airport (RIX) → Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $54.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ryanair, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Sweden.
Premium cabin fares from Riga to Bucharest
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 21 Nov – 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Riga to Bucharest?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 50% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $274 | $207 | +101% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $172 | $146 | +26% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $175 | $164 | +29% | 10 |
| 60–89 days | $199 | $193 | +46% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $179 | $147 | +31% | 16 |
| 180+ days | $136 | $133 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $63 | $37 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $73 | $54 | +16% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $90 | $64 | +43% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $64 | $54 | +2% | 19 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 21 Nov – 28 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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