There are most likely no direct flights on the Johannesburg — Richards Bay route
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The minimum one-way ticket price from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is $96 (October 2026), while the maximum is $134 (December 2026). On average, a ticket costs $119–$262.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Johannesburg to Richards Bay, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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Ticket prices for Johannesburg — Richards Bay follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from October 2026 to December 2026 (+39%), then decline from December 2026 to January 2027 (5%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–December 2026 (averaging $115), while the priciest are in December 2026–January 2027 ($131).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–December 2026 — you could save up to 12%. Try to avoid December 2026–January 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 13.7%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
There are most likely no direct flights on the Johannesburg — Richards Bay route
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Johannesburg — Richards Bay
10/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
4Z883
starting at $105
Johannesburg — Richards Bay
11/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
5Z352
starting at $126
Johannesburg — Richards Bay
12/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
5Z350
starting at $136
Johannesburg — Richards Bay
11/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
5Z350
starting at $163
Johannesburg — Richards Bay
11/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
5Z350
starting at $163
Johannesburg — Richards Bay
11/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
5Z350
starting at $163
The route Johannesburg — Richards Bay is served by several airlines: Airlink and CemAir. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $105 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.
The cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Richards Bay according to data for the last 48 hours costs $105
Often the best time to buy tickets from Johannesburg to Richards Bay is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay can be found flying in these months: October, January, December.
The fastest flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay start from 1 hour 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Johannesburg — Richards Bay: Airlink, CemAir
The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay departs on 10/30/2026, is operated by Airlink and costs $105
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay departs on 12/15/2026, is operated by CemAir and costs $257
Fastest flight from Johannesburg to Richards Bay takes 1h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Tu, We, Th, and Fr
The distance between Johannesburg and Richards Bay is 486km (301 miles). There are 14 direct flights from Johannesburg to Richards Bay. Johannesburg and Richards Bay are in the same time zone. Flights from Johannesburg begin at 6:30 AM. The latest flight from Johannesburg departs at 4:00 PM
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