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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg from R2 721

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PZB
Mar 23 — Mar 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 February 2026.

Fri 15/514:00
CPT
-
PZB
1 stop5h 20m
Airlink
Sun 17/518:20
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop4h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 18/2R4 459
Tue 20/109:55
CPT
-
PZB
1 stop9h 25m
Airlink
Wed 21/108:45
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop9h 50m
Airlink
Deal found 19/2R5 715
Thu 5/314:00
CPT
-
PZB
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/38:45
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R5 956
Wed 18/319:50
CPT
-
PZB
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/37:05
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R6 021
Fri 15/515:20
CPT
-
PZB
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/518:20
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R6 166
Fri 15/59:00
CPT
-
PZB
1 stop4h 40m
Airlink
Fri 15/518:20
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop4h 30m
Airlink
Deal found 18/2R6 230
Thu 5/317:10
CPT
-
PZB
2 stops38h 55m
Airlink
Mon 9/318:20
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
Airlink
Deal found 18/2R6 311
Fri 13/320:55
CPT
-
PZB
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/318:20
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2R6 713
Mon 6/45:45
CPT
-
PZB
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/48:45
PZB
-
CPT
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R6 858

Find 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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R4 459

One-way from

R2 721

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R5 844
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  • Airlink
  • 15/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R378 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 458 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2026.
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Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

14:00-19:20

1 stop5h 20m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 17/5

18:20-22:50

1 stop4h 30m

R4 459

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

14:00-8:05

1 stop18h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 9/3

8:45-22:45

1 stop14h 00m

R5 956

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

19:50-8:05

1 stop12h 15m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 25/3

7:05-12:00

1 stop4h 55m

R6 021

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

15:20-8:05

2 stops16h 45m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 17/5

18:20-18:35

1 stop24h 15m

R6 166

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/3

17:10-8:05

2 stops38h 55m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 9/3

18:20-12:40

1 stop18h 20m

R6 311

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

20:55-8:05

1 stop11h 10m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 15/3

18:20-20:45

1 stop26h 25m

R6 713

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

5:45-17:40

1 stop11h 55m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 13/4

8:45-19:55

1 stop11h 10m

R6 858

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/4

7:00-13:40

1 stop6h 40m

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 11/4

7:05-9:45

1 stop26h 40m

R7 421

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

18:25-19:20

1 stop24h 55m

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 27/3

18:20-14:35

1 stop20h 15m

R7 647

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

6:30-17:40

1 stop11h 10m

R2 721

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg

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 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg is 56 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg (average of R1 272). Flying from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 948). 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 21 February 2026.
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
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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 5h 20m. 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 253. Airlink is priced at 26% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg (average of R1 272). Flying from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 948). 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 21 February 2026.
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