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Located just 7,1 km from the city centre, Richards Bay is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Richards Bay. Booking flights from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 3 different airlines.
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Before booking your flight from Richards Bay to Johannesburg, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Airlink, Cemair or South African.
The Richards Bay Airport is just a 20-minute drive West of the city by car or taxi and offers flights to the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Those looking to fly out of a different airport can drive one hour and 40 minutes to the King Shaka International Airport near Durban for more flights to Johannesburg. Those who arrive at the O.R. Tambo International Airport can take a taxi, bus, or train to get into the city centre.
South African Airlines offers a nonstop flight between Richards Bay and Johannesburg, which is typically scheduled in the morning. The flight time totals one hour and 30 minutes. South African Airlines is operated by Airlink and has a direct flight path between the two South African cities. If you want to find additional flights, you can book through the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, with Safair or Kulu flights to Johannesburg.
There are no stopover options for flights between Richards Bay and Johannesburg. Since the two cities are so close together in distance, any deviation from the straight path would be too much of a detour. South African Airlines offers direct flights between Richards Bay and Johannesburg only. The King Shaka International Airport in Durban has British Airways and MANGO direct flights to Johannesburg as well.
You do not need a passport or visa to fly between Richards Bay and Johannesburg if you are a South African citizen. Those who have already used passports or visas to get into South Africa will need to show proof of this documentation again to get into Johannesburg. A valid, unexpired visa is required for entry into the country. It is recommended to apply for this visa several weeks in advance of the scheduled flight date, as mailing times may vary. Certain nations that border South Africa may be able to travel to South Africa without needing to apply for a visa.
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R2 227 | R3 748 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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R2 254 | R2 283 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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R2 561 | R3 270 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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