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FlightsFrom Pietermaritzburg

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Cheap Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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July 14 - July 21

Cheapest
Earliest

PZB - Johannesburg

$127

$193

Round trip

October 22 - October 26

Cheapest
Best

PZB - Johannesburg

$144

$193

Round trip

July 24 - July 25

PZB - Johannesburg

$134

$195

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July 24 - July 26

Best

PZB - Johannesburg

$133

$195

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August 13 - August 20

Best

PZB - Johannesburg

$128

$195

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August 5 - August 11

Best

PZB - Johannesburg

$129

$195

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August 7 - August 13

Best

PZB - Johannesburg

$128

$195

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August 26 - August 27

Best

PZB - Johannesburg

$131

$195

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September 25 - September 29

PZB - Johannesburg

$128

$195

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November 5 - November 26

PZB - Johannesburg

$99

$195

Round trip

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Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg takes about 2h 10m. This is a short-haul flight covering a distance of 444 kilometers.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $213–$274, with a median of $227. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg? The most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of just $125. Following closely, March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $146. Another good option is May, where the median fare is around $191.
For flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 100% of recent fares being direct. This means you can expect a straightforward journey without the need for connections.

How much is a round trip from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Regular price: $116 - $229

Prices for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is between 116 USD and 229 USD. The current lowest deal is 193 USD with Airlink, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 26.

now $193

Low $116

High $229

The cheapest time to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is April, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $255. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $125

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $255

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Direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

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Last-minute flights going from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PZB - Johannesburg

Airlink

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$127

$385

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PZB - Johannesburg

Airlink

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$127

$201

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PZB - Johannesburg

Airlink

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$132

$258

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PZB - Johannesburg

Airlink

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$142

$298

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PZB - Johannesburg

Airlink

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$127

$193

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PZB - Johannesburg

Airlink

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Airlink

$127

$196

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

2 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 20

$149  →  $199

34%

1 night

Dec 18 - Dec 19

$148  →  $199

34%

6 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 20

$148  →  $199

34%

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

$144  →  $199

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg

Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m

The median flight time for direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is 2h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Airlink offers direct flights

Airlink is the only airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Airlink has a deal for $193

Airlink recently offered a deal for $193 from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights to Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Pietermaritzburg main airports to depart from

Pietermaritzburg (PZB)

Cheapest

Pietermaritzburg Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~5 km from Pietermaritzburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary arrival airport for flights to Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg.

📍 ~20 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Johannesburg from Pietermaritzburg.

📍 ~27 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub, offering the most comprehensive range of cabin classes.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (significant travel distance, approx. 5-6 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$292

Maputo International (MPM)

Maputo International is a major international gateway for the region, with good connectivity for regional and some international routes.

📍 ~450 km from Johannesburg (requires an international border crossing into Mozambique).

💸 Flights from ~$510

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Sir Seretse Khama International is a capital city airport with international status and reliable infrastructure.

📍 ~350 km from Johannesburg (requires crossing the border into Botswana).

💸 Flights from ~$440

Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)

Kruger Mpumalanga International is a well-established regional airport with business class availability and reliable service.

📍 ~380 km from Johannesburg (no international border crossing required).

💸 Flights from ~$331

Bloemfontein (BFN)

Bloemfontein is a stable domestic hub serving the central region of South Africa, offering multiple cabin classes.

📍 ~400 km from Johannesburg (straightforward domestic transit).

💸 Flights from ~$310

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $197. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw an average price of $243, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $255. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging around $316.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg is considered to be $213 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $227, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $274.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg are April and March. In April, the median price was $125, making it the most affordable month. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $146. For comparison, the annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $227.

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