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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
70%Trains in Johannesburg are 70% cheaper than in Richards Bay.
Richards Bay£4.25
Johannesburg£1.28
MealMid-priced restaurant
70%The average meal is 70% more expensive in Johannesburg than in Richards Bay.
Richards Bay£5.10
Johannesburg£8.50
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
34%A taxi fare in Johannesburg is 34% cheaper than in Richards Bay.
Richards Bay£1.28
Johannesburg£0.85
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
12%Coffee is 12% more expensive in Johannesburg than in Richards Bay.
Richards Bay£1.47
Johannesburg£1.64
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 23.57 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.05 GBP
Last checked on Thu 27/03
Distance: 306 miles
Richards Bay airports
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)How far from city centre: 1 miles
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 miles
Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA)How far from city centre: 30 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Richards Bay to Johannesburg?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions South Africa may apply when travelling from Richards Bay. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Richards Bay to Johannesburg is 89£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Johannesburg expensive to visit compared to Richards Bay?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Johannesburg costs an average of 0.85 GBP, 34% cheaper than Richards Bay, with a fare of 1.28 GBP,

while train tickets costs 70% less in Johannesburg: 1.28 GBP against 4.25 GBP in Richards Bay.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 8.50 GBP in Johannesburg, 67% more than the 5.10 GBP in Richards Bay.

The price of the coffee is around 12% more expensive in Johannesburg, with an average of 1.64 GBP , while in Richards Bay the coffee costs 1.47 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from Richards Bay to Johannesburg?
The most popular months to book a flight from Richards Bay to Johannesburg are January, December and September, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Johannesburg, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.
When is the best time to travel from Richards Bay to Johannesburg?
The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Richards Bay depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Richards Bay in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, July and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Richards Bay - Johannesburg.
How long does the flight take to go from Richards Bay to Johannesburg?
The total flight time between Richards Bay and Johannesburg is of around 01:23 hours on average, considering an average distance of 493 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Richards Bay and Johannesburg?

The main airport route flying between Richards Bay and Johannesburg is: Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Airlink.

Which are the airlines with flights from Richards Bay to Johannesburg?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Richards Bay to Johannesburg are:

  • South African Airways.
  • Airlink.

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