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Today’s best flight deals from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

July 29 - August 13

Cheapest
Best

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,155

$1,358

Round trip

July 8 - July 21

Best
Earliest

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,207

$1,444

Round trip

August 26 - August 31

Best

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,334

$1,493

Round trip

August 23 - September 1

Best

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,288

$1,506

Round trip

September 23 - September 29

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,238

$1,546

Round trip

October 2 - October 20

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,261

$1,552

Round trip

August 16 - August 24

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,281

$1,562

Round trip

September 9 - September 15

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,231

$1,610

Round trip

July 17 - July 21

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,212

$1,612

Round trip

July 17 - July 28

HKG - Richards Bay

$1,190

$1,612

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

Right now, fares for flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay are typically $1139–$1675, with a median of $1360. Current fares are below the typical level for this route. While new deals appear almost daily, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay, the cheapest time to fly is often July, with a median fare of $1274. June also presents more affordable options, with a median fare of $1342, followed closely by May at $1355. These months offer the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year.
A typical journey from Hong Kong to Richards Bay takes approximately 32h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 10436 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the time spent on layovers in addition to flight segments.
Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as 0% of recent fares are for direct flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 3. This means you should expect multiple stops on your journey between Hong Kong and Richards Bay.

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

Regular price: $995 - $2,030

Prices for flights from Hong Kong International to Richards Bay are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Hong Kong International to Richards Bay is between $995 and $2030. The current lowest deal is $1358 with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Jul 29-Aug 13.

now $1,358

Low $995

High $2,030

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

Flights from Hong Kong to Surigao are cheapest in July, with a median price of $1274. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $1518. Prices are generally lower from May to July.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $1,274

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,518

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Direct flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

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Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Richards Bay

Emirates AirlinesEmirates Airlines

Hong Kong (HKG) - Richards Bay (RCB)

Emirates Airlines, Turkish Airlines

$1,216

$4,033

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Richards Bay

Emirates AirlinesEmirates Airlines

Hong Kong (HKG) - Richards Bay (RCB)

Emirates Airlines, Turkish Airlines

$1,225

$4,193

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Richards Bay

Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines

Hong Kong (HKG) - Richards Bay (RCB)

Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink

$1,211

$1,623

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Richards Bay

Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines

Hong Kong (HKG) - Richards Bay (RCB)

Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink

$1,281

$1,636

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Richards Bay

Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines

Hong Kong (HKG) - Richards Bay (RCB)

Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink

$1,236

$1,637

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Richards Bay

Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines

Hong Kong (HKG) - Richards Bay (RCB)

Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink

$1,228

$1,657

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$1,334  →  $1,493

12%

15 nights

Jul 29 - Aug 13

$1,155  →  $1,358

18%

9 nights

Aug 23 - Sep 1

$1,288  →  $1,506

17%

13 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 21

$1,207  →  $1,444

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Richards Bay

Hong Kong - Richards Bay route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Hong Kong to Richards Bay are below the typical level at $1358.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically cheapest at $1274

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Richards Bay.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 32h 25m

Flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay typically take 32 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are typical

Direct flights are uncommon; most routes include 3 or more stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink offers connecting flights

Airlink has historically offered connecting flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Hong Kong to Richards Bay appear frequently.

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Cheapest

Hong Kong International Airport is a good choice for flights to Richards Bay, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1358

Richards Bay main airports to arrive at

Richards Bay (RCB)

Cheapest

Richards Bay Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Richards Bay.

📍 ~10 km from Richards Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1358

Airports nearby Richards Bay used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is the closest major international airport to Richards Bay, offering higher flight frequency.

📍 ~135 km from Richards Bay (approximately 2 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$1224

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a secondary regional airport within KwaZulu-Natal, useful for domestic connections.

📍 ~180 km from Richards Bay (longer drive than to Durban)

💸 Flights from ~$1278

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the largest international hub, offering extensive global and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~400 km from Richards Bay (approximately 5-6 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$866

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a viable regional airport for travel towards the northern provinces.

📍 ~380 km from Richards Bay (very long driving distance)

💸 Flights from ~$1247

King Mswati III International (SHO)

King Mswati III International is an international airport facility within reasonable proximity.

📍 ~270 km from Richards Bay (requires international border crossing into Eswatini)

💸 Flights from ~$1289

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Richards Bay

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with better rates.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the savings on airfare could be significant. Always consider the total cost and convenience.