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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg from R4 140

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PZB
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 261

One-way from

R4 140

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R5 608
16/3-21/3
  • 16/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R4 074 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 863 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Mon 16/36:30CPT - PZB
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/38:45PZB - CPT
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R5 261
Tue 20/109:00CPT - PZB
1 stop10h 20mAirlink
Wed 21/107:05PZB - CPT
1 stop12h 50mAirlink
Deal found 8/1R5 327
Fri 23/16:05CPT - PZB
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/18:45PZB - CPT
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R5 558
Tue 7/49:55CPT - PZB
1 stop9h 25mAirlink
Tue 14/47:05PZB - CPT
1 stop11h 30mAirlink
Deal found 8/1R6 086
Mon 16/318:25CPT - PZB
1 stop24h 55mAirlink
Sat 21/38:45PZB - CPT
2 stops35h 35mAirlink
Deal found 7/1R6 119
Fri 23/16:05CPT - PZB
1 stop13h 15mAirlink
Tue 27/18:45PZB - CPT
2 stops10h 55mAirlink
Deal found 8/1R6 317
Mon 9/214:00CPT - PZB
1 stop5h 20mAirlink
Thu 12/218:20PZB - CPT
1 stop4h 30mAirlink
Deal found 8/1R6 762

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Return

Price

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

6:30-17:40

1 stop11h 10m

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 21/3

8:45-18:40

1 stop9h 55m

R5 261

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

6:05-17:40

1 stop11h 35m

Pietermaritzburg

Tue 27/1

8:45-22:20

1 stop13h 35m

R5 558

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

9:55-19:20

1 stop9h 25m

Pietermaritzburg

Tue 14/4

7:05-18:35

1 stop11h 30m

R6 086

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

18:25-19:20

1 stop24h 55m

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 21/3

8:45-20:20

2 stops35h 35m

R6 119

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

6:05-19:20

1 stop13h 15m

Pietermaritzburg

Tue 27/1

8:45-19:40

2 stops10h 55m

R6 317

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

14:00-19:20

1 stop5h 20m

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 12/2

18:20-22:50

1 stop4h 30m

R6 762

Cape TownPietermaritzburg

CPT - PZB

CPTPZB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

6:05-17:40

1 stop11h 35m

R4 140

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Deals found on 8/1

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 2 January 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg (average of R1 072). Flying from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R2 012). 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 9 January 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
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
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Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

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
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
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Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

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 9h 25m. 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 160. Airlink is priced at 27% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg (average of R1 072). Flying from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R2 012). 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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