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Cheapest time to fly from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of April. 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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Airlines that fly from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

South African Airways

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CemAir

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

60%Trains in Johannesburg are 60% cheaper than in Richards Bay.

Richards BayR 100,00

JohannesburgR 38,00

MealMid-priced restaurant

40%The average meal is 40% more expensive in Johannesburg than in Richards Bay.

Richards BayR 140,00

JohannesburgR 200,00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

110%Taxis are 110% more expensive in Johannesburg than in Richards Bay.

Richards BayR 7,50

JohannesburgR 16,00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

7%Coffee is 7% more expensive in Johannesburg than in Richards Bay.

Richards BayR 37,14

JohannesburgR 39,56

Distance: 493 kms

Richards Bay airports

Richards Bay Airport (RCB)How far from city centre: 2 kms

Johannesburg airports

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms

Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA)How far from city centre: 48 kms

Flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg: all you need to know

Johannesburg draws travellers with its deep history, significant cultural sites, and varied urban landscape. Explore a city that shaped South Africa, offering compelling historical narratives and vibrant contemporary experiences. It's a destination where you can engage with the past and discover dynamic local life.

Flying from Richards Bay to Johannesburg takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes on average. This short flight connects you quickly to the province of Gauteng. For favourable weather and fewer crowds, consider travelling between March and May, or from September to November. These shoulder seasons offer pleasant temperatures and make exploring the city more enjoyable. Winter, from June to August, also presents clear, sunny days, though mornings can be cold.

Information about Richards Bay airports

When planning your trip from Richards Bay to Johannesburg, you will depart from Richards Bay Airport. This facility offers flights connecting to various destinations, including Johannesburg.

Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

Richards Bay Airport serves the city of Richards Bay and the surrounding uMhlathuze Local Municipality. Positioned for regional travel, the aerodrome facilitates commercial passenger services. You will find essential amenities at this provincial gateway, designed to assist travellers before their journeys.

Airports in Johannesburg: good to know

Flights from Richards Bay arrive at one primary airport in Johannesburg, facilitating travel to South Africa’s largest city.

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

This airport is the main hub for domestic and international flights in the country, situated east of Johannesburg. It provides extensive connections and a comprehensive range of amenities, including various retail outlets and dining options within its multiple terminals. Travellers arriving at this busy facility can easily access ground transport, with options like the Gautrain rapid rail system connecting directly to Sandton and Pretoria, along with numerous bus and taxi services available from dedicated ranks outside the terminal buildings.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Richards Bay to Johannesburg is R1837. At eDreams 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.

Is Johannesburg more expensive than Richards Bay to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Johannesburg costs about $ 16.00 ZAR, 113% more expensive than Richards Bay, with a fare of $ 7.50 ZAR,

while train tickets cost 62% less at Johannesburg: $ 38.00 ZAR versus $ 100.00 ZAR at Richards Bay.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 200.00 ZAR in Johannesburg, 43% more than the 140.00 ZAR in Richards Bay.

The price of the coffee is around 7% more expensive in Johannesburg, with an average of 39.56 ZAR , while in Richards Bay the coffee costs 37.14 ZAR.

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

Flight length from Richards Bay to Johannesburg is around 01:23 hours on average, at an average distance of 493 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Richards Bay and Johannesburg?

The main route from Richards Bay to Johannesburg is: Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). The following airlines fly this route:

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