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Cheap Flights to Pietermaritzburg
| Most popular in | August | High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | December | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | R2 900 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | R3 867 | From Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg |
Cheapest prices for Pietermaritzburg flights by month
January
R3 017
February
R3 105
March
R3 281
April
R3 266
May
R3 237
June
R3 413
July
R3 354
August
R3 471
September
R2 900
October
R3 017
November
R2 944
December
R2 636
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Pietermaritzburg is currently December; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
When is the best time to fly to Pietermaritzburg?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
Peak season
Pietermaritzburg’s climate is warm and temperate, with summer occurring from December to early March. Average temperatures during these months range from 15°C to as high as 27°C and rainfall is at its highest. Finding cheap flights to Pietermaritzburg during peak season won’t be as much of a challenge as it would be in other cities, as tourism levels remain generally constant throughout the year. Christmas and New Years are usually peak months due to school holidays and the influx of individuals buying return flight tickets to the city from other parts of South Africa.
Off season
The months from April to early August is generally off-peak season in Pietermaritzburg. This is its autumnal/winter period and its driest season with lower temperatures of around 0°C to around 23°C. Very little rainfall occurs during this period and finding the cheapest flights to Pietermaritzburg is easy. A number of events, including the Comrades Marathon and Wildsfees attract visitors to this region during the off-peak season.
When is the best time to book flights to Pietermaritzburg?
Spring is the best season to fly to Pietermaritzburg and take advantage of the cheapest flight tickets as well as the pleasant weather conditions. From September to November, daytime temperatures average around 24°C and precipitation increases gradually as the year progresses. With the steady influx of tourists to this city throughout the year, it is always advisable to book plane tickets to Pietermaritzburg at least 3 months in advance.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Pietermaritzburg?
The cheapest day to fly to Pietermaritzburg is usually Saturday. At the moment, Tuesday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
To get the best value, try booking a flight at midday when visiting Pietermaritzburg. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the morning as these tend to have higher demand.
How long is the flight to Pietermaritzburg?
Flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg – 4 hours 35 minutes (average 1 stop).
Flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg – 1 hours.
Flights from Durban to Pietermaritzburg – 4 hours 15 minutes (average 1 stop).
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Pietermaritzburg – 7 hours 55 minutes (average 1 stop).
Flights from George to Pietermaritzburg – 7 hours 10 minutes (average 1 stop).
Which airlines operate flights to Pietermaritzburg?
South African Airways is the airline through which you’ll be able to book flight tickets. Remember when looking for flights to Pietermaritzburg – prices will vary according to how flexible you can be around travel dates. Flying during the week is generally more cost-effective than leaving or returning on the weekend.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
The best way to travel from the airport to the city centre is to make use of metre taxis, which are situated at a number of points near the airport. It is also possible for guests who have confirmed their flights to Pietermaritzburg, to arrange for an airport shuttle service. Depending on the luggage capacity of the shuttle, costs per person range around R200. There are also a number of car hiring companies based at the airport. These include AVIS, First Car Rental and Europcar.
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