Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
JNB — PZB
Nov 18 — Nov 251
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg are usually found in March or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Sunday
Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 19 October 2026.
Popular in
May
Cheapest in
March
Average price
R3 523
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R6 928 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg (average of R3 046). Flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in May is currently the most expensive (average of R4 133). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 October 2026.
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
Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 October 2026.
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 often are flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg delayed?
About 8% 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?
Saturday 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 8% of flights being delayed.
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 19 October 2026.
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.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
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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.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg round-trip?
Airlink, at R1 580, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg.. Airlink is currently priced 55% 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 (93%), Qatar Airways (92%), Airlink( 92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?
While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is generally R3 085, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R1 704. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Pietermaritzburg), you can expect to pay R3 639 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg (average of R3 046). Flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg in May is currently the most expensive (average of R4 133). 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.
Explore flights to Pietermaritzburg departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 October 2026.
Top airline flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 19 October 2026.
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