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Find cheap flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg from $80

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Cheap flight deals from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg (PZB-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:10 pm - 7:15 pmPZB-JNB
1h 05mnonstop
6:50 am - 7:55 amJNB-PZB
1h 05mnonstop
$159Airlink
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27
6:10 pm - 7:15 pmPZB-JNB
1h 05mnonstop
6:30 pm - 7:35 pmJNB-PZB
1h 05mnonstop
$160Airlink
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27
6:45 am - 7:50 amPZB-JNB
1h 05mnonstop
4:35 pm - 5:40 pmJNB-PZB
1h 05mnonstop
$205Airlink
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Wed, May 1 - Fri, May 10

Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is June, where tickets cost $159 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of tickets is $189 and $182 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Airlink. The best one-way deal found from Airlink for the route is $147.

How many flights are there between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Pietermaritzburg and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 05m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg is typically 1h 05m. The journey crosses a distance of 276 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Pietermaritzburg at 6:45 am and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 6:10 pm and lands at 7:15 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$80
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg flights

  • Which cities are near OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg?

    OR Tambo airport is near many cities since it's centrally located. OR Tambo is one of the major airports offering local and international flights in Johannesburg. The airport serves many cities, such as Alexandra, Ennerdale, Lenasia, and Midrand.You can travel into the airport to get to any of these cities found in a close proximity to the Tambo airport. The means of transport available to these cities include train and even bus.

  • Are there any hotels in OR Tambo airport?

    If you are visiting Johannesburg for the first time and don't know where to sleep or eat, there are many hotels around the airport. For example, the Protea hotel, which is a walking distance of the airport, is a four-star hotel with a look inspired by an aircraft hangar. The hotel has accommodation rooms offering good food and drinks.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $80 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Pietermaritzburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Pietermaritzburg and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PZB to Johannesburg

  • The OR Tambo airport is near the city center of Johannesburg as it is only 11 miles away. OR Tambo airport also has unique features which you might find helpful after having a tiresome flight. One is the Virgin Atlantic clubhouse which has complimentary foods and drinks. It is located inside the International terminal at the Mezzanine level.
  • Airlink and SA Express are the only airlines that offer direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg. All direct flights are one-way flight tickets. If you want to reach the city center of Johannesburg using the quickest means, consider taking a taxi, which you will find outside the airport terminal.
  • The OR Tambo airport has a variety of lounges where you can relax and have drinks after having a long flight. For example, the Mashonzha Lounge, which is located at the International terminal near the security area, welcomes all visitors who are departing from International flights.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates

Airlink, British Airways, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Pietermaritzburg

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +1 more

Airlink, British Airways, +2 more

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Top airline flying from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
AirlinkOverall score based on 77 reviews
6.3entertainment
8.2comfort
8.3boarding
8.9crew
7.6food
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10.0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/3Mon
nonstopAirlink
1h 05mPZB-JNB
$80
5/26Sun
nonstopAirlink
1h 05mPZB-JNB
$81

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Last minute flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
nonstopAirlink
1h 05mPZB-JNB
5/10Fri
nonstopAirlink
1h 05mJNB-PZB
$205

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Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)South Africa

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Pietermaritzburg

Cabin classes:

$176

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Flights1h 05m
Buses$316h 07m