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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 10 mFlights between Johannesburg and Richards Bay take, on average, 1 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£86Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and Richards Bay found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsO. R. Tambo International AirportFor flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Destination airportRichards Bay AirportFor the route from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Airlines flying this routeSouth African AirlinkAirline(s) with flights between Johannesburg to Richards Bay

One-way average Price£148The average price for a flight Johannesburg - Richards Bay at Opodo is £148, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Richards Bay when departing from Johannesburg

Airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

South African Airways

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 22.1 ZAR

1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 306 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Richards Bay airports

Book your Johannesburg to Richards Bay flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £86, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Richards Bay takes roughly 1 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Richards Bay route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Richards Bay. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

When you fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay the average price is £148. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is 86 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay are May, June and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

The best time of the year to go to Richards Bay when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Richards Bay from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, April and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Richards Bay.

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

The total flight time between Johannesburg and Richards Bay is of around 1 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 306.03 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which are the airlines with flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Johannesburg to Richards Bay are:

South African Airlink.
CemAir.

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