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R1 291+ Cheap flights to Pietermaritzburg

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— PZB
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult

Flights to Pietermaritzburg in 2025

Find the latest flights to Pietermaritzburg in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

Return from

R2 638

One-way from

R1 291

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R3 099
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 4/4-11/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
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  • Airlink
  • 27/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R439 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Pietermaritzburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 February 2025.

Fri 4/418:15JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Fri 11/48:45PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 28/2R2 638

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Locate flights to Pietermaritzburg that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

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Return

Price

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

18:15-19:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 11/4

8:45-9:50

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 638

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/3

18:15-19:20

Nonstop1h 05m

R1 291

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Travel insights for flights to Pietermaritzburg

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When is the best time to book a flight to Pietermaritzburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Pietermaritzburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Pietermaritzburg?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg takes 5 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Pietermaritzburg from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Pietermaritzburg

The most flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Pietermaritzburg?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg are Airlink and FlySafair.

Airlink

Airlink

From R139

FlySafair

FlySafair

From R34

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg are Lift, FlySafair and Airlink.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pietermaritzburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pietermaritzburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Pietermaritzburg. Reviews last updated 28 February 2025.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
68 reviews
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Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

What is good to know if travelling to Pietermaritzburg?

  • The Macrorie House Museum is a Victorian house that is open to the public. As a national monument and heritage site, it is filled with authentic furniture – an ornate reflection of the city’s colonial past.
  • A trip to Pietermaritzburg for visitors who are interested in it is cultural and religious heritage, should include a visit to the Shri Vishnu Temple. It is one of three Hindu temples situated close together and reflects much of its original construction as a typical North Indian temple.
  • Once you book flights to Pietermaritzburg you should arrange to have tea at Rosehurst Garden – a converted Victorian cottage surrounded by an elaborate garden featuring topiary displays and a quirky café.
  • The Butterflies for Africa complex allows visitors to view and interact with thousands of species of exotic and indigenous butterflies.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Pietermaritzburg?

    Pietermaritzburg (PZB), located 2,9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Pietermaritzburg. There are 9 flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg per day from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Pietermaritzburg if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Pietermaritzburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Pietermaritzburg?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lift is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Pietermaritzburg.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Pietermaritzburg?

    Pietermaritzburg is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Pietermaritzburg. One-way flights to Pietermaritzburg typically cost R1 257, while return flights cost around R2 563.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Pietermaritzburg depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Pietermaritzburg, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

  • Does Pietermaritzburg have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Pietermaritzburg can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Pietermaritzburg?

    Yes. Pietermaritzburg has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tpokay Self Catering Holiday Home is the closest property to Pietermaritzburg (0,0 km away from Pietermaritzburg).

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