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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay flights typically cost between £91 and £162 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £86 on Airlink (25 Oct-15 Jan).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay flights typically cost between £91 and £162 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £86 on Airlink (25 Oct-15 Jan).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Airlink fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay in about 1h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay is about 297 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £86 on this airline. Airlink is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB to RCB are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay on time: KLM (87%), Turkish Airlines (86%), Air France (83%).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Leaving on a Saturday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 113% on the overall cost on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 77% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £121. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £172.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Richards Bay from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Prices for March average £115 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £85. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a March flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Richards Bay, you will be flying into Richards Bay. Richards Bay (RCB) is just 4.4 mi from the center of the city. Richards Bay is the only Richards Bay airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 1 airline has flights to Richards Bay from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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

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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Richards Bay, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay.

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Round-trip from	£86
One-way from	£62
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£135

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay from £62

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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