Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or February, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 August 2025.
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December
Cheapest in
June
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R5 836
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R8 535 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PZB to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R5 514.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Port Elizabeth (PLZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Port Elizabeth (PLZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 58m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 16 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R4 498 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town for 25% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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