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Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to OR Tambo (JNB)

RIC — JNB
Oct 30 — Nov 61
Thu 10/30
Thu 11/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,830
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Johannesburg OR Tambo flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($598 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to OR Tambo in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated September 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Byrd Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Richmond airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,278, United Airlines will fly you from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $1,327. United Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to OR Tambo?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Richmond to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,278Average$2,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,327Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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