Richards Bay

$58+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)

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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RCB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay are usually found in March or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Richards Bay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$114
(Airlink)

One-way from

$58
(Airlink)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$171

Good round-trip deal

$118 or less

Good one-way deal

$61 or less
From Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay.

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:30 amJNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Sun 10/125:50 pmRCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 6/11$114

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Richards Bay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Sun 10/12

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$114

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB - RCB

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/14

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$58

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Deals found on 6/12

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay

Explore weekly flight availability from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from JNB to RCB are scheduled on a Thursday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 June 12, 2025.
8.6
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

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
8.6
Very good
8.6
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.0

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

6.6

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

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

    Richards Bay (RCB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay. You should not have trouble finding flights to Richards Bay from Johannesburg OR Tambo; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Richards Bay airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 4.4 mi journey from Richards Bay (RCB) to Richards Bay’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay round-trip from $114. Airlink is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?

    Before booking your flight to Richards Bay from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (71%), KLM (71%), Airlink( 66%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?

    On average you can expect to pay $101 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay. The cheapest flight overall is $61 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Richards Bay) is currently priced at $314.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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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AirlinkCheapest$115Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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