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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Richards Bay Starting at £1,144

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

  • Round-trip
      • MEL17:10
        57h
        2 stops
        RCB17:10
        Wed, Mar 5|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qatar Airways
        RCB12:25
        50h 20m
        2 stops
        MEL23:45
        Wed, Mar 12|Richards Bay - Melbourne|Qatar Airways
        £1,144£1,995
        43% OFF
        43% OFF
        £1,995£1,144

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Mar 5-Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from £1,144 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:15
        38h 30m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Wed, Mar 5|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Emirates
        RCB12:25
        33h
        2 stops
        MEL06:25
        Wed, Mar 12|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        £1,171£1,995
        41% OFF
        41% OFF
        £1,995£1,171

        Choose Emirates flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Emirates departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Mar 5-Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from £1,171 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL06:00
        38h 45m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Wed, Mar 5|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qantas Airways
        RCB12:25
        20h 10m
        2 stops
        MEL17:35
        Wed, Mar 12|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        £1,341£1,995
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        £1,995£1,341

        Choose Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Qantas Airways departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Mar 5-Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from £1,341 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL19:25
        25h 20m
        2 stops
        RCB11:45
        Wed, Mar 5|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Singapore Airlines
        RCB17:50
        39h 20m
        2 stops
        MEL18:10
        Wed, Mar 12|Richards Bay - Melbourne|South African Airlink
        £1,536
        £1,536

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Richards Bay. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Melbourne Airport on Wed, Mar 5-Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Richards Bay Airport. One-way Prices start from £1,536 including taxes and charges.

      • MEL01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        RCB02:00 pm
        Sat, Feb 22|Melbourne - Richards Bay|Qatar Airways
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Melbourne to Richards Bay flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. EK409

    Emirates

    05:15

    MEL

    13.8h

    13:05

    DXB

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  2. EK765

    Emirates

    14:40

    DXB

    8.2h

    20:50

    JNB

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  3. 4Z883

    South African Airlink

    10:35

    JNB

    1.2h

    11:45

    RCB

    SMTWTFS

  4. QF402

    Qantas Airways

    06:00

    MEL

    1.4h

    07:25

    SYD

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  5. QF063

    Qantas Airways

    09:30

    SYD

    14.7h

    16:10

    JNB

    S-TWTFS

  6. 4Z883

    South African Airlink

    10:35

    JNB

    1.2h

    11:45

    RCB

    SMTWTFS

  7. QR989

    Qatar Airways

    15:15

    MEL

    14.3h

    22:30

    DOH

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  8. QR1365

    Qatar Airways

    20:35

    DOH

    8.3h

    03:55

    JNB

    SM-W-FS

  9. 4Z885

    South African Airlink

    16:00

    JNB

    1.2h

    17:10

    RCB

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  10. SQ208

    Singapore Airlines

    19:25

    MEL

    7.8h

    00:15

    SIN

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  11. SQ478

    Singapore Airlines

    01:30

    SIN

    10.7h

    06:10

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  12. 4Z883

    South African Airlink

    10:35

    JNB

    1.2h

    11:45

    RCB

    SMTWTFS
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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.

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

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £2,045.

  • 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, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Richards Bay (RCB)?

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

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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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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