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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg from R3 764

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PZB
aug. 29 — sep. 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Pietermaritzburg are usually found in June or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB). 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 24 august 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 890

One-way from

R3 764

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R7 127
6/9-10/9
  • 6/9-10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
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  • Airlink
  • 5/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R1 334 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 733 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 august 2025.

lør. 6/918:25CPT - PZB
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
ons. 10/98:45PZB - CPT
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8R5 890
lør. 6/96:15CPT - PZB
2 stops7h 25mAirlink
ons. 10/914:05PZB - CPT
2 stops5h 50mAirlink
Deal found 22/8R10 891

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Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

lør. 6/9

18:25-17:40

2 stops23h 15m

Pietermaritzburg

ons. 10/9

8:45-22:35

1 stop13h 50m

R5 890

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 11/1

6:05-13:40

1 stop7h 35m

Pietermaritzburg

tor. 15/1

18:20-22:50

1 stop4h 30m

R6 186

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 11/1

20:55-8:05

1 stop11h 10m

Pietermaritzburg

fre. 16/1

18:20-22:45

1 stop4h 25m

R8 365

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 11/1

6:05-13:40

1 stop7h 35m

Pietermaritzburg

man. 12/1

18:20-22:50

1 stop4h 30m

R8 748

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 11/1

6:05-19:20

1 stop13h 15m

Pietermaritzburg

tir. 13/1

7:05-19:55

1 stop12h 50m

R8 748

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 11/1

18:25-8:05

1 stop13h 40m

Pietermaritzburg

søn. 18/1

14:05-19:55

1 stop5h 50m

R8 748

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 11/1

6:05-17:40

1 stop11h 35m

Pietermaritzburg

ons. 14/1

18:20-22:50

1 stop4h 30m

R8 748

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 11/1

18:25-17:40

1 stop23h 15m

Pietermaritzburg

lør. 17/1

7:05-14:35

1 stop7h 30m

R8 748

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

lør. 6/9

6:15-13:40

2 stops7h 25m

Pietermaritzburg

ons. 10/9

14:05-19:55

2 stops5h 50m

R10 891

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 5/10

18:25-19:20

1 stop24h 55m

R3 764

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg (average of R150). Flying from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R182). 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.

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg have to say. 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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Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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
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Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

    Airlines like Airlink fly from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in about 7h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is about 1212 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg round-trip from R4 439. Airlink is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg 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 Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg (average of R150). Flying from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R182). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 august 2025.
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AirlinkCheapestR4 439AverageR6 149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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