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Flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) take about 1h 6m (477 km). Airlink and CemAir fly it. Lowest fare seen: $110 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Richards Bay

Carriers on JNB–RCB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Johannesburg to Richards Bay fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $110 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$11030 Oct 2026 · Airlink—
Nov 2026$12612 Nov 2026 · CemAir—
Dec 2026$1284 Dec 2026 · CemAir—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $110 in October 2026, against $128 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to Richards Bay, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Richards Bay flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?
A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) takes about 1h 6m, covering 477 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Johannesburg from Richards Bay by air?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Richards Bay Airport is 477 km (296 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–RCB route include Airlink and CemAir. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–RCB was $110 USD with Airlink (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $110 one-way, against $128 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Richards Bay?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Richards Bay visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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