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Cheap flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R1 300

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PZB — JNB
Jul 11 — Jul 181
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 6 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R2 530

One-way from

R1 300

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R2 776

Good round-trip deal

R2 612 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 429 or less
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 13/8-20/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 16/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R1 908 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R323 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 July 2025.

Wed 13/818:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Wed 20/87:00JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 3/7R2 530

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Pietermaritzburg

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Price

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 13/8

18:20-19:25

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 530

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 16/8

14:05-15:10

Nonstop1h 05m

R1 300

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Best time to book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 64% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 July 2025.

The most flights from PZB to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 6 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

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
72 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,5

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Pietermaritzburg; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Pietermaritzburg airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 2,9 km journey to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) from Pietermaritzburg’s city centre.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Airlink. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R2 530 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 8% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on time: KLM (93%), Airlink (81%), Qatar Airways (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay R2 556 for a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R1 247 while the most popular route, (Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R2 512.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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FlySafairCheapestR756AverageR1 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR2 420AverageR2 789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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