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8650R 8130R
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Fri, 31 Jan PZB - CPT
3969R 3691R
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Thu, 23 Jan CPT - PZB
7981R 7493R
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Fri, 31 Jan CPT - PZB
8188R 7710R
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Thu, 30 Jan PZB - CPT
Fri, 31 Jan CPT - PZB
8242R 7950R
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8137R 7638R
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
60% Trains in Cape Town are 60% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.
Pietermaritzburg 48R
Cape Town 20R
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% The average meal is 40% more expensive in Cape Town than in Pietermaritzburg.
Pietermaritzburg 120R
Cape Town 165R
Distance: 1229 kms
Pietermaritzburg airports
Pietermaritzburg (PZB) How far from city centre: 6 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

Planning a trip from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town? Booking your flights to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg is easy with eDreams. Consider checking for Daylight Savings Time differences, as these can affect your flight schedule. Whether you're looking for a quick weekend getaway or a longer stay, eDreams can help you find the perfect flight options for your journey.

Best Time to Fly to Cape Town

Cape Town boasts a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The best time to visit is during the shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) for pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summers (November to March) offer sunshine and beach days, while winters (June to August) are ideal for cosy indoor activities and exploring the winelands. Consider booking flights to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg during these periods for a balanced experience. Temperatures range from mild to hot in summer (17°C - 26°C) and cool to mild in winter (8°C - 17°C), with spring and autumn falling in between.

Pietermaritzburg Airports

Pietermaritzburg, located in KwaZulu-Natal, is served by Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB). It offers flights to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg and other destinations within South Africa, making it a convenient gateway to the region.

Airport Information

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), also known as Oribi Airport, is the primary airport serving Pietermaritzburg and its surrounding areas. Located a short distance from the city centre, it handles both scheduled commercial flights and private charter jets. The airport offers convenient access to the Midlands Meander and the outer western suburbs of Durban.

Main Airlines for this route

Currently, there are limited airlines offering direct flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town. However, you can book flights to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg through eDreams, where we offer a wider selection of options, connecting flights, and combinations with other airlines. * Airlink * FlySafair * Lift

Cape Town Airports

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the primary airport for both domestic and international flights to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

What to Do and See in Cape Town

Planning your flights to Cape Town from Pietermaritzburg? Cape Town offers a vibrant mix of nature, culture, and history. Here are a few must-do activities:

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is R3691. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cape Town more expensive than Pietermaritzburg to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cape Town costs an average of 24.00 ZAR , 20% cheaper than Pietermaritzburg, with a fare of 30.00 ZAR, while train tickets cost 58% less at Cape Town: $ 20.00 ZAR versus $ 48.00 ZAR at Pietermaritzburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 165.00 ZAR in Cape Town, 38% more than the 120.00 ZAR in Pietermaritzburg. The price of the coffee is around 8% more expensive in Cape Town, with an average of 36.35 ZAR , while in Pietermaritzburg the coffee costs 33.52 ZAR.
How long does the flight from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town take?
Flight length from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town is around 03:10 hours on average, at an average distance of 1 701 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Pietermaritzburg?
While in Pietermaritzburg the temperatures can reach an average of 34.62 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the -0.05 ºC average degrees reported in Pietermaritzburg. During the winter period, Pietermaritzburg can register 1.6 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.

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