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$72+ Cheap flights from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PZB — JNB
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$140
(Airlink)

One-way from

$72
(Airlink)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$150

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$76 or less
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Cheapest flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:05 amPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Sat 11/87:00 amJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/12$140
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:20 pmPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Mon 9/112:35 pmJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/13$145
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:05 amPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Wed 9/246:15 pmJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/14$151
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:05 amPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Sat 10/47:00 amJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/13$160
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:20 pmPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Tue 9/27:00 amJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/14$179
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:20 pmPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Sun 10/56:15 pmJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/13$215
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:20 pmPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Thu 8/214:35 pmJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/13$236
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/148:45 amPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Sat 8/167:00 amJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/13$250
This Airlink deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Airlink is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/158:45 amPZB - JNB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Fri 8/156:15 pmJNB - PZB
Nonstop1h 05mAirlink
Deal found 8/13$307

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Pietermaritzburg

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OR Tambo

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Price

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 11/1

7:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$140

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 8/28

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/1

12:35 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$145

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Wed 9/17

7:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

6:15 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$151

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 9/27

7:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$160

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 8/29

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 9/28

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

6:15 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$215

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 11/15

7:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$72

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 11/27

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$77

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Thu 9/11

7:05 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$83

PietermaritzburgJohannesburg

PZB - JNB

PZBJNB

Pietermaritzburg

Fri 8/22

8:45 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$120

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Deals found on 8/13

Best time to book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Pietermaritzburg with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PZB to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from PZB to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews
Airlink
8.6
Very good
75 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Crew

9.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Pietermaritzburg, you will be flying from Pietermaritzburg, which is the city’s only airport. Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is located 1.8 mi from the center of Pietermaritzburg. There are 11 flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Airlink, at $139, was found to be the cheapest airline from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.. Airlink is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are KLM (87%), Airlink (82%) and Qatar Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? While on average our users pay $840, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $76. The most popular route (Pietermaritzburg - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around $228.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Pietermaritzburg to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
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AirlinkCheapest$139Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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