Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Richards Bay flights typically cost between R2 204 and R3 921 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R2 004 on Airlink (Oct 24-Jan 15).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Richards Bay flights typically cost between R2 204 and R3 921 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R2 004 on Airlink (Oct 24-Jan 15).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R2 056, Airlink can have you in Richards Bay from Johannesburg in 1h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 478 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 3

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Airlink, at R2 004, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Richards Bay.. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay (average of R127). Flying from Johannesburg to Richards Bay in June is currently the most expensive (average of R171). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Richards Bay flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Accepted Answer

The most flights from ZA1 to RCB 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).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is R969. On average you can expect to pay R2 234. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Richards Bay), can usually be booked for R2 004.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay consider choosing KLM(87%), Turkish Airlines(86%) or Air France(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 24% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay at least 53 days early can save you up to 77% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 53 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay for as little as R2 840 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R4 043 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at R2 004.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to RCB?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 2% on flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Richards Bay (RCB) if they book a flight to Richards Bay from Johannesburg. On average, Richards Bay has 4 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day from 1 airline. Richards Bay is conveniently located just 7,1 km from Richards Bay’s city centre.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Richards Bay flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Richards Bay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

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Round-trip from	R2 004
One-way from	R1 080
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R3 171

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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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Richards Bay are usually found in March or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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