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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 and lands at 8:00
• Latest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 17:30.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay takes 1h 30m, covering 769 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay range from R2 515 to R4 127, with an average of R3 267 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 515 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 26% above the R3 267 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Airlink is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer 170 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R4 384 to R10 349. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 342, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

Richards Bay Airport (RCB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R461 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Woodford
• Avis
• Hertz
• Firefly

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Richards Bay (RCB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 10m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R3 065 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R3 527, a difference of R461.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Cemair operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Richards Bay.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Richards Bay flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.