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$87+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RCB
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay are usually found in February or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Richards Bay

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 August 10, 2026.

This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/76:30 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Mon 9/148:20 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 8/10$178
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 8/186:30 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Tue 8/258:20 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 8/7$180
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Wed 9/1610:35 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Sun 9/205:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 8/6$202
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Wed 8/194:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
Fri 8/285:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 8/8$211
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/216:30 am -
Nonstop1h 10m
Sun 9/2712:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 10m
Deal found 8/7$252
This Cemair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Cemair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/274:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Mon 11/308:30 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/6$630

Find 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 August 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Airlink)

One-way from

$87
(Airlink)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$199

Good round-trip deal

$190 or less

Good one-way deal

$83 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RCB Richards Bay

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/7

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Mon 9/14

8:20 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$178

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RCB Richards Bay

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/21

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Mon 9/28

8:20 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$178

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RCB Richards Bay

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/21

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Richards Bay

Sun 9/27

12:25 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$252
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RCB Richards Bay

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/21

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$87

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RCB Richards Bay

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

4:00 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$88

JohannesburgRichards Bay

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - RCB Richards Bay

JNBRCB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

4:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$316

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Deals found on 8/6

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Richards Bay in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Richards Bay flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Richards Bay flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Richards Bay flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Richards Bay 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Richards Bay 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 OR Tambo to Richards Bay

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay

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

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 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay (average of $130). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay in July is currently the most expensive (average of $201). 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 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 August 10, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay flights typically cost between $170 and $236 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $178 on Airlink (Sep 7-Sep 14).

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 August 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Entertainment

6.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8.4
Very good
92 reviews
Airlink
8.4
Very good
92 reviews

Entertainment

6.3

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.1

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 5 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay can take about 1h 10m. Airlink provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $178. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Richards Bay are separated by a distance of 297 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $121. Airlink is priced at 29% 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: Airlink (92%), LATAM Airlines (91%), Air France( 91%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $146 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay. The cheapest flight overall is $83 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay (average of $130). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay in July is currently the most expensive (average of $201). 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 airline flying from OR Tambo to Richards Bay

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AirlinkCheapest$121Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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