Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg Flight Overview

The distance between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg is approximately 437.71km. The average flight time between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg is 1 hour 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July.

Cheapest one-way
£81
Airlink Airlink JNB-PZB 1h 5m · Direct Fri, Sep 18
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Cheapest return
£166
Airlink Airlink JNB-PZB 1h 5m · Direct Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
437.71km
Flight distance
1h 5m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £81 and round-trip tickets from £166.

Airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, including Airlink, and . Airlink currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Airlink offers one-way fares as low as £81 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to PZB on Fri, Sep 18), while Airlink offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £166 departing on Sat, Sep 12 and returning on Mon, Sep 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg with the following airlines, including: Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 24 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 4Z735 (12:57)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 18, with one-way flights priced at just £81.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airlink.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Pietermaritzburg travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg on August 18, 2026 with Airlink, with prices starting at £81.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Pietermaritzburg, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport (JNB-PZB) is by far the most common option on this route: Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).
  • The time difference between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is £96. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg is £185. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.