Cheap flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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From Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

What days are direct flights available from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo have been viewed 50 675 times in the past calendar month.

How long does the flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg take?

Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 1 hour, flying a distance of about 277 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg on average per day?

7 flight departures from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 14% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 29% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 43% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 14% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Pietermaritzburg or Johannesburg?

Pietermaritzburg will have less rainfall in 2 compared to Johannesburg over the next 15 days.

Is Pietermaritzburg weather warmer or cooler than Johannesburg?

Our data indicates that the weather will be 31 °C on average in the month of February. The temperature in Johannesburg is typically colder than in Pietermaritzburg. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.

What airports serve Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg flights?

The Pietermaritzburg Airport services direct and indirect flights to the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The Pietermaritzburg Airport is just 5.7 km away from the city of Pietermaritzburg, making it an 11-minute drive by car or taxi. Alternate routes are also available. This airport only services the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and not the Lanseria International Airport. If you are looking to fly out of another airport, the Durban Airport is just an hour drive from the town of Pietermaritzburg.

Which airlines fly directly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

South African Airlines has a few different flight services to Johannesburg that are direct. These direct flights are about an hour in length and are scheduled for mornings or afternoons. South African Airlines flights are typically powered by Airlink and they depart on a daily basis.

What are the stopover options on flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

There are no stopover options for flights between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg. The cities are located closely together, and the short duration of the flight makes it so that any layovers or reroutes would be well out of the way of the flight path. If you are looking for more flight options, the Durban Airport has direct Safai rand Kulu flights to Johannesburg. However, no single or double-stop flights are available for service to Johannesburg from these cities.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

If you are a South African citizen, you do not need a visa or a passport to travel between the two cities. Both cities are located within South Africa, so citizens only need an ID card to be granted passage. Others who are traveling from other countries are required to have a visa or passport to be granted entry into Pietermaritzburg or Johannesburg. Visas should be valid and should not expire for more than six months after your planned stay in South Africa. South African embassies can provide visa applications, which should be registered several weeks in advance of the scheduled flight date.