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R1 074+ 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 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RCB
Sep 7 — Sep 141
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 2 September 2025.

Return from

R2 025

One-way from

R1 074

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R2 958
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 25/10-15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Richards Bay
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 30/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Richards Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R5 997 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R851 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights to Richards Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Richards Bay. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 September 2025.

Wed 15/1016:00JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Wed 22/1012:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 1/9R2 148
Wed 3/916:00JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Wed 10/912:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 31/8R3 046
Thu 18/910:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 22/98:20RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 31/8R3 240
Fri 3/1016:00JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Sun 5/1017:50RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 1/9R4 137
Tue 9/910:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Tue 16/912:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 1/9R5 229

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Price

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

16:00-17:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Wed 22/10

12:25-13:35

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 148

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

6:30-7:40

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Mon 20/10

8:20-9:30

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 148

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

10:35-11:45

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Mon 22/9

8:20-9:30

Nonstop1h 10m

R3 240

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

16:00-17:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Sun 21/9

17:50-19:00

Nonstop1h 10m

R4 102

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

16:00-17:10

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Sun 5/10

17:50-19:00

Nonstop1h 10m

R4 137

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/12

10:35-11:45

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 074

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

10:35-11:45

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 479

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/1

10:35-11:45

Nonstop1h 10m

R1 901

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

16:00-17:10

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 183

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

10:35-11:45

Nonstop1h 10m

R2 359

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Best time to book a flight to Richards Bay

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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 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Richards Bay, you should look to book at least 77 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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 R115

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 2 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as Airlink. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Comfort

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

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
76 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
76 reviews
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Comfort

8,4

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

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 5 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 R977, while return flights cost around R1 523.

  • 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 Richards bay is the closest property to Richards Bay (0,0 km away from Richards Bay).

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