Connecting route · United States → Latvia

Flights from Detroit to Riga

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Riga. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Rome, about 11h 45m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 45m

Detroit to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey11h 45mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Rome

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Riga

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

DTT Amsterdam (AMS) RIX

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Mon22:30 DTT11:46 AMS2h 29m connection14:15 AMS17:15 RIXDelta Air Lines + AirBaltic

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 45m

DTT Rome (FCO) RIX

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Ryanair

Tue20:15 DTT10:43 FCO3h 47m connection14:30 FCO18:10 RIXDelta Air Lines + AirBaltic

5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 55m

DTT Dublin (DUB) RIX

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Ryanair, AirBaltic

Wed22:00 DTT09:51 DUB7h 09m connection17:00 DUB21:37 RIXDelta Air Lines + Ryanair

4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 37m

DTT Paris (CDG) RIX

Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Wed22:45 DTT11:57 CDG7h 33m connection19:30 CDG22:47 RIXAir France + AirBaltic

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 02m

DTT Frankfurt (FRA) RIX

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Lufthansa

Sat20:00 DTT09:36 FRA9h 54m connection19:30 FRA22:21 RIXDelta Air Lines + AirBaltic

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 21m

DTT Munich (MUC) RIX

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: AirBaltic

Self-transfer likely ~13h 47m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 7,065 km4,387 miles
Journey time: 11h 45mon current schedules
Time difference: +7hRiga vs Detroit
Currency in Riga: EUR
Airports: DTW → RIX

Flights from Detroit to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Riga?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Rome and Dublin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Riga?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,065 km.

Where do you change planes between Detroit and Riga?

The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Rome (FCO), Dublin (DUB) and Paris (CDG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Detroit and Riga?

Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).

What is the time difference between Detroit and Riga?

Riga is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.

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