Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Pietermaritzburg (average of R154). Flying to Pietermaritzburg in July will prove the most costly (average of R187). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
R3 317
February
R3 317
March
R3 450
April
R3 146
May
R2 919
June
R3 412
July
R3 544
August
R3 431
September
R3 374
October
R3 525
November
R3 336
December
R3 488
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.
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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Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top