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R1 056+ Cheap flights to Richards Bay

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RCB
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Flights to Richards Bay in 2025

Find the latest flights to Richards Bay in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

R2 148

One-way from

R1 056

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R3 076
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 8/5-15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Richards Bay
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Richards Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R3 042 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R580 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 8/516:00JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Thu 15/517:50RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 23/3R2 148

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

16:00-17:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Thu 15/5

17:50-19:00

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 148

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

10:35-11:45

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 056

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Best time to book a flight to Richards Bay

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Richards Bay

When is the best time to book a flight to Richards Bay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Richards Bay, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Richards Bay?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay takes 1 hour 10 minutes. Flights to Richards Bay from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Richards Bay

The most flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Richards Bay?

The most popular airline flying from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is Airlink.

Airlink

Airlink

From R116

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Richards Bay?

The cheapest airline flying from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is Airlink.

Reviews of airlines servicing Richards Bay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richards Bay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richards Bay. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Richards Bay

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Richards Bay?

    Booking a flight to Richards Bay (RCB) is your only option if you intend on flying to Richards Bay. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Richards Bay to Richards Bay’s city centre. There are 4 flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay per day from 1 airline.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Richards Bay if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Richards Bay on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Richards Bay?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Richards Bay.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Richards Bay?

    Richards Bay is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Richards Bay. One-way flights to Richards Bay typically cost R1 048, while return flights cost around R2 146.

  • Does Richards Bay have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Richards Bay can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Richards Bay?

    Yes. Richards Bay has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Die Oog is the closest property to Richards Bay (0,0 km away from Richards Bay).

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