Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg 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 to Pietermaritzburg.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg takes 1h 05m, covering 719 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg range from R2 673 to R4 008, with an average of R3 354 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 673 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of R3 354. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

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

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R133 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Budget
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Bluu

Flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Pietermaritzburg (PZB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 to Pietermaritzburg route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 13 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R3 016 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R3 508, a difference of R492. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Airlink operates flights between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg 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

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