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Popular flight routes to Richards Bay

Flights from Johannesburgto Richards Bay

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Flights from Cape Townto Richards Bay

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Flights from Durbanto Richards Bay

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How long is the flight to Richards Bay?

If you’re planning a trip to Richards Bay, we at eDreams have checked the most popular routes to help you plan ahead. From Johannesburg, the flight takes about 1h 10m; from Nelspruit, around 2h 5m; and from Bloemfontein, roughly 2h 7m.

Flight Time (in hours)

JohannesburgNelspruitBloemfonteinDurbanCape Town

0h 1h 2h 3h 4h

1h 10m

2h 5m

2h 7m

2h 20m

3h 14m

How much does a flight to Richards Bay cost?

At eDreams you can find flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay starting from R 1 920, with an average price of R 2 372. If you depart from other cities such as Cape Town, you can find tickets from R 4 124, and from Durban starting from R 4 714, according to data from the last 72 hours.

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Best time to fly to Richards Bay

Richards Bay offers a unique subtropical climate, making it an attractive destination year-round. For the best experience, consider booking your flights to Richards Bay with eDreams during the optimal seasons.

Low Season in Richards Bay

Winter (June-August) sees cooler temperatures, averaging between 58°F (14°C) and 73°F (23°C). This is perfect for enjoying the scenic beauty and outdoor activities like hiking, without the summer crowds. You can find cheap flights to Richards Bay during this period.

High Season in Richards Bay

Summer (December-March) offers warm temperatures, typically ranging from 72°F (22°C) to 83°F (28°C). It's ideal for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Book your flights to Richards Bay with eDreams and enjoy this vibrant season.

What to do in Richards Bay

Richards Bay, a coastal city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, offers a blend of natural beauty and urban attractions. With easy access via flights to Richards Bay, you can explore its diverse offerings, from pristine beaches and nature reserves to vibrant shopping centres. Book your flights to Richards Bay with eDreams today.

The best attractions to see in Richards Bay

Richards Bay offers a fantastic variety of attractions for every traveller. Here are five must-sees:

Alkantstrand Beach: Relax on this Blue Flag beach, known for its golden sands and opportunities for swimming and watersports. Consider flights to Richards Bay to experience its beauty.
Richards Bay Game Reserve: Discover diverse birdlife, crocodiles, and hippos in this natural haven. Flights to Richards Bay make it accessible for wildlife enthusiasts.
Enseleni Nature Reserve: Explore scenic trails and observe various bird species and other wildlife. Flights to Richards Bay can bring you to this serene location.
Boardwalk Inkwazi Mall: Enjoy shopping and dining at this modern shopping centre.
Pelican Island: A haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, accessible with flights to Richards Bay.

Frequently asked questions about flights to Richards Bay

How can I find cheap flights to Richards Bay on eDreams?

At eDreams you will find flights from R2296 to Richards Bay. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Richards Bay.

When's the best time to go to Richards Bay?

According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Richards Bay is March.

The next best month to travel to Richards Bay is April.

And let's not forget February, the third top choice for travelling to Richards Bay.

However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight November as the least popular month for flights to Richards Bay.

What are the cheapest airlines flying to Richards Bay?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Richards Bay, your best bet for cheap flights is:

Airlink: the average price of a one way flight is R5 969,41 . The average price of a Johannesburg ticket to Richards Bay is R5 040,58 and R8 330,05 if you leave from Durban.
CemAir: a one-way ticket costs on average R8 418,39: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Durban to Richards Bay, which amounts to R7 377,82 and that of flights departing from Bloemfontein, whose average price is R8 014,23.
Fly Safair: the average price of a one-way ticket is R9 156,55. The flight between Durban and Richards Bay costs on average R7 523,43 and the ticket price from Bloemfontein round the R7 644,00.

Which airlines fly to Richards Bay?

Airlines with indirect flights to Richards Bay include:

Airlink, which flies from Cape Town, Durban or Nelspruit.
Qatar Airways, with flights from Cape Town and Durban, as well as from Port Elizabeth.
Air France, with flights from Glasgow, East London and also East London.

How many airports are in Richards Bay and which is the main one?

Richards Bay has 1 airport. Richards Bay Airport operates domestic and international flights to 4 cities. Some of the most popular destinations are Johannesburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.