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Flights from Riga to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Riga to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Frankfurt, about 12h 36m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 21m
RIXDTWFRA

Riga to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey12h 21mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Riga to Detroit

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

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RIX Amsterdam (AMS) DTT
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines
Mon07:45 RIX08:53 AMS2h 07m connection11:00 AMS13:21 DTTAirBaltic + Delta Air Lines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 36m
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RIX Frankfurt (FRA) DTT
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa
Fri08:00 RIX09:05 FRA2h 10m connection11:15 FRA13:39 DTTAirBaltic + Lufthansa
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 39m
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RIX Paris (CDG) DTT
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Mon07:30 RIX09:05 CDG2h 10m connection11:15 CDG13:34 DTTAirBaltic + Delta Air Lines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 04m
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RIX Dublin (DUB) DTT
Leg 1: Ryanair, AirBaltic · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun06:00 RIX06:57 DUB3h 03m connection10:00 DUB12:32 DTTRyanair + Delta Air Lines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 32m
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RIX Reykjavik (KEF) DTT
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 21m
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RIX Rome (FCO) DTT
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Ryanair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 08m
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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
12h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hDetroit vs Riga
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
RIX → DTW

Flights from Riga to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riga to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Paris. 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 Riga to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,065 km.
Where do you change planes between Riga and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG) and Dublin (DUB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Riga and Detroit?
Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Riga and Detroit?
Detroit is 7 hours behind Riga.

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