R1 861 Find Cheap Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 and lands at 8:10
• Latest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 19:25.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

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

A direct flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R2 719 to R3 930, with an average of R3 446 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 719 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the R3 446 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Airlink is the only airline operating Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 91% 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon 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 656 to R4 520. That means the highest observed fare was about 23% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R1 868.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

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 Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 13m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 958 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R3 606, a difference of R648.

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 Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

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.

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.