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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg from R1 586

JNB — PZB
Oct 4 — Oct 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg are usually found in February or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Tue 8/916:35 -
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Tue 15/918:20 -
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Deal found 31/8R3 284
Tue 29/916:35 -
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Fri 6/117:00 -
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Mon 19/107:00 -
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Mon 26/1018:20 -
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Wed 30/97:00 -
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Wed 2/916:35 -
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Wed 9/918:20 -
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Fri 4/97:00 -
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Fri 11/918:20 -
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Deal found 31/8R3 557

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Round-trip from

R3 284

One-way from

R1 586

Popular in

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February

Average price

R3 380
Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 12/12-10/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
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Airlink
  • Airlink
  • 13/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R7 429 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R965 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/11

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 586

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

18:15-19:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 602

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 634

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 634

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

18:15-19:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 666

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

7:00-8:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 666

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R1 810

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

18:15-19:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R2 451

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

12:35-13:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 31/12

0:00-0:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R2 451

JohannesburgPietermaritzburg

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PZB Pietermaritzburg

JNBPZB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

16:35-17:40

Nonstop1h 05m

Pietermaritzburg

Tue 22/12

18:20-19:25

Nonstop1h 05m

R3 284

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg (average of R2 900). Flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of R4 005). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to PZB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

The most flights from ZA1 to PZB are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg flights typically cost between R2 836 and R3 941 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R3 284 on Airlink (Dec 12–Jan 10).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 73 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pietermaritzburg

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Overall

8,4

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Overall

8,4

Food

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg?

    For a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, you will be flying into Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is just 2,9 km from the centre vof the city. Pietermaritzburg is the only Pietermaritzburg airport and it handles 13 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 1 airline has flights to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

    Airlines like Airlink fly from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in about 1h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg is about 444 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Airlink, at R1 436, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg.. Airlink is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

    Before booking your flight to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (92%), Qatar Airways (91%), Airlink( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is generally R2 600, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R1 550. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Pietermaritzburg), you can expect to pay R3 236 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg (average of R2 900). Flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in June is currently the most expensive (average of R4 005). 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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Top airline flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

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AirlinkCheapestR1 436AverageR3 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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