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R1 185+ Cheap flights to Pietermaritzburg

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PZB
Aug 29 — Sep 51
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 24 August 2025.

Return from

R2 422

One-way from

R1 185

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R2 980
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 3/9-4/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 4/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R2 014 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R356 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Pietermaritzburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Pietermaritzburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 August 2025.

Wed 3/97:00JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Thu 4/918:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R2 422
Mon 22/1216:35JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Sun 28/1218:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R2 509
Wed 10/97:00JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Mon 15/914:05PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R2 527
Mon 27/107:00JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Mon 3/1114:05PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 23/8R2 562
Wed 27/87:00JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Thu 28/818:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R2 614
Sun 7/916:35JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Thu 11/918:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 23/8R2 631
Wed 24/918:15JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Thu 25/918:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 23/8R2 684
Mon 15/918:15JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Mon 22/918:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R2 997
Sun 19/1016:35JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Sat 25/108:45PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R3 294
Thu 2/107:00JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Thu 9/1018:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 23/8R3 381
Sat 20/97:00JNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Sun 21/918:20PZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R3 450

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JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 4/12

8:45-9:50

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 422

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 13/9

8:45-9:50

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 422

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 4/9

18:20-19:25

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 422

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 28/12

18:20-19:25

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 509

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 15/9

14:05-15:10

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 527

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 3/11

14:05-15:10

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 562

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 11/9

18:20-19:25

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 631

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

18:15-19:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 25/9

18:20-19:25

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 684

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 26/9

18:20-19:25

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 997

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB - PZB

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 31/1

8:45-9:50

Nonstop1h 05m

R2 997

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Best time to book a flight to Pietermaritzburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Pietermaritzburg

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 22 August 2025.

Booking 80 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 (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 R138
FlySafair
FlySafair
From R54

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 24 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink and FlySafair to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

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

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

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
FlySafair
8,2
Very Good
116 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

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

FAQs about flying to Pietermaritzburg

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 12 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 173, while return flights cost around R1 902.

  • 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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