R1 857 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 8:05
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 19:20.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg takes 1h 05m, covering 714 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg range from R2 946 to R4 297, with an average of R3 604 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 946 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the R3 604 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Airlink is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about R3 746 to R5 984. That means the highest observed fare was about 59% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R1 908.

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R134 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Hertz
• Firefly
• Bluu
• Budget

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Pietermaritzburg (PZB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 13m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R3 166 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R3 796, a difference of R630.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Airlink operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Pietermaritzburg.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.