Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay Airport (RCB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Flights from JNB to RCB start at 06:30 — the first with Airlink (South Africa). The last departure is at 16:00 with Airlink (South Africa). In total, you can choose from 13 weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JNB to RCB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airlink has direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Richards Bay — and maybe even more of South Africa if you have time.
Airlink tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for JNB to RCB flights is Airlink.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Right now, R 1,315 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,807. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JNB to RCB.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RCB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Richards Bay Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Firefly powered by Hertz, Enterprise or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Richards Bay's main sights.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Richards Bay Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to central Richards Bay
Richards Bay Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Richards Bay. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
Have a think about your travel dates before booking your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport. Richards Bay in high season buzzes, but prices are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Go in the off-season for a slower, more relaxed pace.
When booking your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Richards Bay Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Richards Bay, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to RCB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Richards Bay is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south-west of Richards Bay, a visit to Durban will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Durban Beach, Ushaka marine and Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Johannesburg is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 483 kilometres north-west of Richards Bay. No trip is complete without dropping by Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa.
