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Find cheap flights to Richards Bay in 2026/2027 from R3,914 This is the cheapest return flight found to Richards Bay from South Africa on FlightsFinder on October 28th 2026 at 11:27. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Richards Bay in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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According to our data, February is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Richards Bay.
You can get flights from R3,925 return.
According to our data, November is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Richards Bay.
A return flight could set you back more than R4,174.
Richards Bay combines a working harbour with beaches and lake landscapes on the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Alkantstrand is a familiar coastal landmark, while the wider Mzingazi area offers a different setting from the town’s commercial centre. Plan access and activities locally, and distinguish a Richards Bay stay from longer onward journeys to other northern coastal destinations.
A good price for a flight to Richards Bay is R3523 - R4305.
Popular airports near Richards Bay include Richards Bay Airport (RCB), Ulundi Airport (ULD), King Shaka International Airport (DUR), and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).
The flight to Richards Bay (RCB) is roughly 1 hour 9 minutes and 297 miles (477 kilometres) from Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The best way is to compare flights to Richards Bay from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Richards Bay.
Here is the average weather forecast in Richards Bay by month:
• Jan: 25°C
• Feb: 26°C
• Mar: 25°C
• Apr: 22°C
• May: 20°C
• Jun: 18°C
• Jul: 18°C
• Aug: 19°C
• Sep: 21°C
• Oct: 22°C
• Nov: 23°C
• Dec: 25°C
Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is the recorded airport for Richards Bay. Confirm the actual operating passenger or charter service and arrange onward transport separately.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Richards Bay 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Richards Bay are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
19.1 °C
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
Average Temperature
25°C
Jan
26°C
Feb
25°C
Mar
22°C
Apr
20°C
May
18°C
Jun
18°C
Jul
19°C
Aug
21°C
Sep
22°C
Oct
23°C
Nov
25°C
Dec
Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
297 miles (477 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 9 minutes)
Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
873 miles (1,405 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours 26 minutes)
Durban, South Africa - King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
84 miles (135 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 41 minutes)
George, South Africa - George Airport (GRJ) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
678 miles (1,091 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 2 hours)
Lanseria, South Africa - Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
321 miles (516 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 12 minutes)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
526 miles (847 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)
Bloemfontein, South Africa - Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
351 miles (565 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 16 minutes)
East London, South Africa - King Phalo Airport (ELS) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
390 miles (627 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 21 minutes)
Hoedspruit, South Africa - AFB Airport (HDS) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
309 miles (497 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 11 minutes)
Kimberley, South Africa - Kimberley Airport (KIM) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
444 miles (714 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 29 minutes)
Nelspruit, South Africa - Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport (MQP) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
240 miles (386 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 1 minute)
Margate, South Africa - Margate Airport (MGH) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
180 miles (290 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 53 minutes)
Phalaborwa, South Africa - Hendrik van Eck Airport (PHW) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
337 miles (542 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 14 minutes)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
120 miles (193 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 45 minutes)
Polokwane, South Africa - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
376 miles (604 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 20 minutes)
Upington, South Africa - Upington Airport (UTN) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
657 miles (1,058 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 57 minutes)
Umtata, South Africa - K.D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB)
Distance:
282 miles (453 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 7 minutes)
From Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R3,914
Depart: 15 Feb 2027 · Return: 22 Feb 2027 Price found 28 Oct 2026, 11:27
From Durban (DUR), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R6,176
Depart: 09 Nov 2026 · Return: 13 Nov 2026 Price found 25 Oct 2026, 21:25
From Bloemfontein (BFN), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R6,193
Depart: 11 Nov 2026 · Return: 15 Nov 2026 Price found 27 Oct 2026, 07:46
From Kimberley (KIM), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R6,716
Depart: 21 Jan 2027 · Return: 11 Feb 2027 Price found 27 Oct 2026, 20:52
From Port Elizabeth (PLZ), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R6,845
Depart: 11 Nov 2026 · Return: 15 Nov 2026 Price found 26 Oct 2026, 13:02
From Cape Town (CPT), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R7,154
Depart: 13 Aug 2027 · Return: 16 Aug 2027 Price found 28 Oct 2026, 12:47
From George (GRJ), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R8,533
Depart: 12 Nov 2026 · Return: 16 Nov 2026 Price found 28 Oct 2026, 15:06
From Nelspruit (MQP), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R9,108
Depart: 03 Nov 2026 · Return: 10 Nov 2026 Price found 29 Oct 2026, 15:42
From Hoedspruit (HDS), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R9,291
Depart: 11 Nov 2026 · Return: 15 Nov 2026 Price found 27 Oct 2026, 03:40
From Umtata (UTT), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R10,110
Depart: 10 Nov 2026 · Return: 14 Nov 2026 Price found 26 Oct 2026, 09:10
From Upington (UTN), South Africa to Richards Bay, South Africa (RCB): R10,334
Depart: 12 Mar 2027 · Return: 22 Mar 2027 Price found 28 Oct 2026, 07:55
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