Cheap Flights to Richards Bay from CA $1,148

King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) is the main airport in Richards Bay.

With only one main airport operating in Richards Bay, it won't take much time to find the best flight. You'll be taking off to RCB, which is located around 8 kilometres from downtown.

There are 11 air carriers connecting Richards Bay with 13 airports around the world.

Richards Bay receives the majority of its flights from Safair, South African Airways and Lift with Safair being the favourite choice of airline. Johannesburg is the most popular city for travellers to set off from.

Flying to a new place is much more fun when there aren't any stopovers to worry about. If you're travelling to Richards Bay, the good news is that there are approximately 403 direct flights operating each week.

Flights to Richards Bay departing from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Gqeberha airports are always popular.

If it's Johannesburg you're leaving behind, you'll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 11 minutes before you arrive in Richards Bay. Airport to airport from Cape Town generally takes 2 hours and 3 minutes and from Gqeberha, the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

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We've rounded up all the info you need to make your flight an enjoyable experience. Follow our tips and tricks and you'll be cruising through the airport and exploring Richards Bay in no time flat. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The trick to having a stress-free travel experience is to pack in advance. So, let's start with the basics: passport, boarding pass, bank cards and daily medications. Next, take on board items that'll help keep you entertained, like some electronic gadgets or a few magazines. You'll also want to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Last but not least, don't forget to pop in toiletries like a toothbrush, deodorant and a fresh set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of restricted items can differ between airlines, the general guide to follow is nothing flammable, sharp or explosive. This includes things like screwdrivers, drills, spray paint and fireworks. Sporting equipment like golf clubs, and items that could injure passengers, such as swords and guns, can't come on board with you either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should be your top priority when deciding what to wear on board. Loose, breathable clothing is a smart option, as are roomy, closed-toe shoes.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a risk on long-distance flights. It's the result of blood clots forming due to poor circulation, so do some gentle leg and foot exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression socks.

As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be organized before you get to security. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Richards Bay in the blink of an eye. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a fantastic start:

• Have your boarding pass and passport within close reach. They'll be the first things you'll be asked to present to airport security.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your jacket, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like your earphones, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, tablet and any other electronic gadgets also need to go through the scanner.
• Can't travel without your favourite cologne? Not a problem. As long as the volume is no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and it's stored in a zip-close bag, you're permitted to bring it with you in your carry-on luggage.
• The right choice of footwear can save you valuable minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Lightweight sneakers are usually not.
• Airlines won't allow any sharp objects in the cabin. If you must bring these kinds of items, check them in.