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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Richards Bay Starting at $1,584

For as little as $1,584, you can take your next adventure to Richards Bay without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Melbourne below.

  • Round-trip
      • MEL10:30 pm
        51h 40m
        2 stops
        RCB05:10 pm
        Mon, Jan 27|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25 pm
        47h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL08:35 pm
        Mon, Feb 3|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,584$2,085
        24% OFF
        24% OFF
        $2,085$1,584

        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 $1,584 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00 am
        38h 45m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45 am
        Sun, Jan 26|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB12:25 pm
        20h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL05:35 pm
        Sat, Feb 1|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,613$2,085
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        $2,085$1,613

        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 $1,613 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL12:00 pm
        52h 40m
        2 stops
        RCB07:40 am
        Sat, Jan 25|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB12:25 pm
        20h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL05:35 pm
        Fri, Jan 31|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,614$2,085
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        $2,085$1,614

        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 $1,614 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15 am
        34h 25m
        2 stops
        RCB07:40 am
        Sun, Jan 26|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25 pm
        71h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL08:35 pm
        Sat, Feb 1|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,622
        $1,622

        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 $1,622 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15 am
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45 am
        Tue, Jan 21|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB08:20 am
        51h 15m
        2 stops
        MEL08:35 pm
        Mon, Jan 27|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,627
        $1,627

        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 $1,627 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL07:45 pm
        25h
        2 stops
        RCB11:45 am
        Tue, Jan 21|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB08:20 am
        28h 35m
        2 stops
        MEL09:55 pm
        Mon, Jan 27|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,673
        $1,673

        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 $1,673 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00 am
        38h 45m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45 am
        Mon, Jan 27|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB12:25 pm
        20h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL05:35 pm
        Mon, Feb 3|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,687
        $1,687

        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 $1,687 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15 am
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45 am
        Sat, Jan 25|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25 pm
        49h 55m
        2 stops
        MEL11:20 pm
        Fri, Jan 31|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,687
        $1,687

        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 $1,687 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL08:40 am
        36h 5m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45 am
        Mon, Jan 27|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Cathay Pacific
        RCB12:25 pm
        49h 35m
        2 stops
        MEL11:00 pm
        Mon, Feb 3|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,688
        $1,688

        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 $1,688 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15 am
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45 am
        Wed, Jan 22|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25 pm
        33h
        2 stops
        MEL06:25 am
        Tue, Jan 28|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        $1,713
        $1,713

        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 $1,713 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        RCB02:00 pm
        Sat, Jan 25|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Richards Bay?

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Richards Bay from Melbourne have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Alternative Cheap Routes from Melbourne to Richards Bay

There are various non-direct routes from Melbourne to Richards Bay which could be cheaper and faster! Check out these alternative options to see if they could work for your trip.

  • Cheapest
    Emirates
    MEL
    10:30 pm
    51h 40m
    4 transfer
    RCB
    05:10 pm
    Melbourne Airport - Richards Bay Airport
    Mon, Jan 27Emirates
    $1,584
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    06:00 am
    38h 45m
    4 transfer
    RCB
    11:45 am
    Avalon Airport - Richards Bay Airport
    Mon, Jan 27Jetstar Airways
    $1,870
  • Jetstar Airways
    AVV
    06:00 am
    38h 45m
    4 transfer
    RCB
    11:45 am
    Avalon Airport - Richards Bay Airport
    Mon, Jan 27Jetstar Airways
    $1,870
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $2,553.

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

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

How to find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Richards Bay

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Check One-way Fares
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Flight Info | Melbourne to Richards Bay

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

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