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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Richards Bay

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay and kick-start your next adventure today!

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      • MEL22:30
        51h 40m
        2 stops
        RCB17:10
        Mon, Jan 27|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25
        47h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL20:35
        Mon, Feb 3|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,541€ 2,028
        24% OFF
        24% OFF
        € 2,028€ 1,541

        Choose Emirates flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Emirates departs from Melbourne Airport on Mon, Jan 27-Mon, Feb 3, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,541 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00
        38h 45m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Sun, Jan 26|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB12:25
        20h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL17:35
        Sat, Feb 1|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,569€ 2,028
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        € 2,028€ 1,569

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Sun, Jan 26-Sat, Feb 1, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,569 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL12:00
        52h 40m
        2 stops
        RCB07:40
        Sat, Jan 25|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB12:25
        20h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL17:35
        Fri, Jan 31|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,570€ 2,028
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        € 2,028€ 1,570

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Sat, Jan 25-Fri, Jan 31, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,570 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        34h 25m
        2 stops
        RCB07:40
        Sun, Jan 26|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25
        71h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL20:35
        Sat, Feb 1|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,578
        € 1,578

        Choose Emirates flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Emirates departs from Melbourne Airport on Sun, Jan 26-Sat, Feb 1, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,578 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Tue, Jan 21|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB08:20
        51h 15m
        2 stops
        MEL20:35
        Mon, Jan 27|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,583
        € 1,583

        Choose Emirates flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Emirates departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Jan 21-Mon, Jan 27, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,583 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL19:45
        25h
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Tue, Jan 21|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB08:20
        28h 35m
        2 stops
        MEL21:55
        Mon, Jan 27|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,628
        € 1,628

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Tue, Jan 21-Mon, Jan 27, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,628 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00
        38h 45m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Mon, Jan 27|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB12:25
        20h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL17:35
        Mon, Feb 3|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,641
        € 1,641

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Mon, Jan 27-Mon, Feb 3, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,641 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Sat, Jan 25|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25
        49h 55m
        2 stops
        MEL23:20
        Fri, Jan 31|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,641
        € 1,641

        Choose Emirates flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Emirates departs from Melbourne Airport on Sat, Jan 25-Fri, Jan 31, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,641 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL08:40
        36h 5m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Mon, Jan 27|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Cathay Pacific
        RCB12:25
        49h 35m
        2 stops
        MEL23:00
        Mon, Feb 3|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,642
        € 1,642

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Melbourne Airport on Mon, Jan 27-Mon, Feb 3, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,642 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Wed, Jan 22|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25
        33h
        2 stops
        MEL06:25
        Tue, Jan 28|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        € 1,666
        € 1,666

        Choose Emirates flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Emirates departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Jan 22-Tue, Jan 28, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from € 1,666 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        RCB02:00 pm
        Sat, Jan 25|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
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Alternative Routes from Melbourne to Richards Bay

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? There are a few alternative ways to get to Richards Bay from Melbourne which could help you save money and time.

  • Cheapest
    Emirates
    MEL
    22:30
    51h 40m
    4 transfer
    RCB
    17:10
    Melbourne Airport - Richards Bay Airport
    Mon, Jan 27Emirates
    € 1,541
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    06:00
    38h 45m
    4 transfer
    RCB
    11:45
    Avalon Airport - Richards Bay Airport
    Mon, Jan 27Jetstar Airways
    € 1,819
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    06:00
    38h 45m
    4 transfer
    RCB
    11:45
    Avalon Airport - Richards Bay Airport
    Mon, Jan 27Jetstar Airways
    € 1,819
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FAQ

  • When are flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Richards Bay (RCB) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Richards Bay (RCB) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around € 2,483.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Richards Bay?

    • The distance from Richards Bay Airport to downtown is about 7km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports in Richards Bay (RCB)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Richards Bay (RCB): Richards Bay Airport.

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Flight Information from Melbourne to Richards Bay

Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance9,845.64km
Popular airlineEmirates

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