Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay from £80
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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — RCB
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Saturday and return on a Wednesday
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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 12 December 2025.
Fri 19/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Sun 21/1212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£152
Tue 23/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Fri 2/112:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£198
Mon 22/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 29/1212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£209
Best flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Richards Bay that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Mon 26/106:30JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 2/212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 12/12£87
Tue 13/110:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Tue 20/112:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/12£96
Tue 23/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Fri 2/112:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£198
Mon 22/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 29/1212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£209
Direct flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay
Explore direct flight options from OR Tambo to Richards Bay based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Mon 26/106:30JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 2/212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 12/12£87
Tue 13/110:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Tue 20/112:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/12£96
Tue 23/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Fri 2/112:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£198
Mon 22/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 29/1212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£209
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 19/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Sun 21/1212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£152
Mon 22/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 29/1212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£209
Tue 23/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Fri 2/112:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 10/12£198
Tue 13/110:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Tue 20/112:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 9/12£96
Mon 26/106:30JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Mon 2/212:25RCB - JNB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 12/12£87
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Wed 24/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 11/12£80
Sun 21/1210:35JNB - RCB
Nonstop1h 10mAirlink
Deal found 12/12£83
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 12 December 2025.
Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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 26/1
06:30-07:40
Nonstop1h 10m
Richards Bay
Mon 2/2
12:25-13:35
Nonstop1h 10m
£87
JohannesburgRichards Bay
JNB - RCB
JNBRCB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/1
10:35-11:45
Nonstop1h 10m
Richards Bay
Tue 20/1
12:25-13:35
Nonstop1h 10m
£96
JohannesburgRichards Bay
JNB - RCB
JNBRCB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 23/12
10:35-11:45
Nonstop1h 10m
Richards Bay
Fri 2/1
12:25-13:35
Nonstop1h 10m
£198
JohannesburgRichards Bay
JNB - RCB
JNBRCB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 22/12
10:35-11:45
Nonstop1h 10m
Richards Bay
Mon 29/12
12:25-13:35
Nonstop1h 10m
£209
JohannesburgRichards Bay
JNB - RCB
JNBRCB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 24/12
10:35-11:45
Nonstop1h 10m
£80
JohannesburgRichards Bay
JNB - RCB
JNBRCB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 2/1
10:35-11:45
Nonstop1h 10m
£83
JohannesburgRichards Bay
JNB - RCB
JNBRCB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 21/12
10:35-11:45
Nonstop1h 10m
£83
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Deals found on 11/12
Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Richards Bay
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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 return flight from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay (average of £31). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay in December is currently the most expensive (average of £51). 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 12 December 2025.
When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?
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 12 December 2025.
The most flights from JNB to RCB are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Richards Bay have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 80 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Richards Bay flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Richards Bay flights?
Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink
from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Richards Bay from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
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 5 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 1 airline has flights to Richards Bay from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?
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.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay round-trip?
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 £85 on this airline. Airlink is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?
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: Air France (62%), KLM (61%), Emirates (60%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay?
The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay is £40. On average you can expect to pay £97. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Richards Bay), can usually be booked for £188.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay (average of £31). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay in December is currently the most expensive (average of £51). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from OR Tambo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from OR Tambo to Richards Bay. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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