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Johannesburg

South Africa • Aug 2026

$79

$86

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RCB

Bloemfontein

South Africa • Aug 2026

$144

$141

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RCB

Nelspruit

South Africa • Aug 2026

$145

$158

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RCB

Durban

South Africa • Oct 2026

$144

$159

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RCB

East London

South Africa • Jul 2026

$151

$162

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RCB

George

South Africa • Jul 2026

$174

$166

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RCB

Port Elizabeth

South Africa • Jul 2026

$172

$178

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RCB

Cape Town

South Africa • Aug 2026

$165

$180

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RCB

Kimberley, Northern Cape

South Africa • Aug 2026

$148

$189

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RCB

Polokwane, Limpopo

South Africa • Aug 2026

$150

$194

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Origin Intelligence — 293 Destinations from Richards Bay Tracked

Insights for flights from Richards Bay

Over the last 90 days, 24% of recent fares from Richards Bay were to destinations within South Africa. The United Kingdom accounted for 16% of recent fares, while Turkey represented 11%. Travelers from Richards Bay have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares observed for 293 unique cities across 78 countries.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Richards Bay, the most economical fares right now start at $170 for a roundtrip to Johannesburg, South Africa. Other affordable options include Bloemfontein, South Africa, with fares beginning at $268, and Durban, South Africa, where prices start from $299.

The route mix from Richards Bay is predominantly long-haul, with 60% of flights covering long distances. Short-haul routes make up 30% of the flight options, and medium-haul flights account for the remaining 10% of the routes available from Richards Bay.

The most frequently discounted destination from Richards Bay is London, United Kingdom (LHR), which appears most often in recent fare data. Another highly popular route is to Cape Town, South Africa. Additionally, London, United Kingdom (STN) is also a frequently observed destination in recent flight deals from Richards Bay.

Direct flights from Richards Bay are not common, as only 4.8% of recent fares over the last 90 days were non-stop. This indicates that the majority of flights from Richards Bay involve at least one stopover.

Most popular airlines from Richards Bay

South African Airways

Comair

Safair

Airlink

British Airways

KLM

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Richards Bay soon

Wed, Jul 8

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RCB - Cape Town

Richards Bay (RCB) - Cape Town (CPT)

Airlink

$244

$358

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

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RCB - Johannesburg

Richards Bay (RCB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$118

$175

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

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RCB - Upington

Richards Bay (RCB) - Upington (UTN)

Airlink

$317

$554

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

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RCB - Nelspruit

Richards Bay (RCB) - Nelspruit (MQP)

Airlink

$234

$405

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

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RCB - Polokwane, Limpopo

Richards Bay (RCB) - Polokwane, Limpopo (PTG)

Airlink

$228

$518

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Richards Bay

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Jul 2026

from

$606

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Sep 2026

from

$1,020

Tbilisi

TOP

Georgia • Oct 2026

from

$972

Dublin

TOP

Ireland • Aug 2026

from

$1,125

New York

TOP

United States • Aug 2026

from

$1,608

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Jul 2026

from

$924

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Richards Bay

-32%

RCB - Tbilisi

$1,419 → $972

-30%

RCB - Amsterdam

$1,463 → $1,020

-23%

RCB - Dublin

$1,467 → $1,125

-34%

RCB - Cairo

$914 → $606

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Richards Bay airport insights

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Watch fares to Johannesburg

Flights from Phalaborwa to Johannesburg start at $86.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Nov

Flights from RCB tend to be cheaper in Jan and Nov.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance offers the lowest median fares from Corvo Island.

✈️ Airlines to watch

South African Airways, Airlink

South African Airways and Airlink offer domestic flights from Richards Bay.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$86 direct / ~$170 roundtrip

The lowest fares are available on routes to Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, and Durban in South Africa.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sun

The cheapest days to fly from RCB are Thursday and Sunday, with fares as low as $63.

Richards Bay main airports to depart from

Richards Bay (RCB)

Cheapest

Richards Bay Airport is ideal for travelers seeking regional connections from the Richards Bay area.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Airports nearby Richards Bay used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Durban International is a major international airport, offering significantly more flights and destinations.

📍 ~180 km from Richards Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$62

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg is a secondary regional airport, useful for domestic connections if Durban is not an option.

📍 ~230 km from Richards Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is South Africa's largest international hub, providing extensive global and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Richards Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$50

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a regional airport for travel towards South Africa's northern provinces.

📍 ~400 km from Richards Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

King Mswati III International (SHO)

King Mswati III International is an international airport in Eswatini, offering an alternative with an international border crossing.

📍 ~280 km from Richards Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Booking Flights from Richards Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, there are 8 destinations from Richards Bay with median prices under $350. The most affordable option is Johannesburg, with a median price of $115. Other budget-friendly destinations include East London at a median of $176 and Bloemfontein at a median of $203. Across the trailing quarter, all of these destinations are within South Africa, offering a range of domestic travel opportunities.

From Richards Bay, travelers can typically find flights to 293 unique cities across 78 countries. Historically, the distribution of available flights shows that 24% are to destinations within South Africa. The United Kingdom accounts for 16% of the available flights, while Turkey represents 11%. This indicates a diverse range of options for both regional and international travel over the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, the route from Richards Bay to London (LHR) has historically offered the most deals. Another frequently available route is to Cape Town, which has also shown a significant number of deals. London (STN) is also a popular route for deals, indicating strong connections to both domestic and international hubs. These destinations consistently show a high volume of available deals.

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Richards Bay airport insights

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Jan, Nov

0-2 weeks in advance

South African Airways, Airlink

From ~$86 direct / ~$170 roundtrip

Thu - Sun

Richards Bay main airports to depart from

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