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Cheapest time to fly from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Airlines that fly from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

60%Trains in Cape Town are 60% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.

PietermaritzburgR 48,00

Cape TownR 17,00

MealMid-priced restaurant

30%The average meal is 30% more expensive in Cape Town than in Pietermaritzburg.

PietermaritzburgR 140,00

Cape TownR 182,50

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

30%A taxi fare in Cape Town is 30% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.

PietermaritzburgR 30,00

Cape TownR 20,00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

11%Coffee in Cape Town is 11% cheaper than in Pietermaritzburg.

PietermaritzburgR 43,25

Cape TownR 38,56

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

Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town: all you need to know

Cape Town draws visitors with its unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore the city’s rich heritage, from its significant historical sites to its diverse communities. Scenic landscapes define the region, offering a striking backdrop to urban exploration and authentic local experiences.

Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town typically take around 2 hours. This duration can vary slightly depending on the specific airline and any potential stopovers, though direct flights are generally available. For the most comfortable travel, consider visiting Cape Town during its shoulder seasons, from March to May or September to November. During these months, the weather is pleasant, and the city is less crowded than in the peak summer period, allowing for a more relaxed experience. You will also often find more competitive flight prices outside of the high season.

Information about Pietermaritzburg airports

When flying from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town, you will depart from Pietermaritzburg Airport. This airport serves the KwaZulu-Natal midlands region and offers convenient flight connections to major South African cities, including Cape Town.

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

This regional facility is situated approximately 6 km south-east of the city centre. The airfield primarily handles domestic flights, providing essential air links for travellers from the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal. It features a single runway and a compact terminal building, ensuring a straightforward and efficient departure process for passengers. Operations at the airport are managed to facilitate smooth transitions for those travelling to other parts of the country.

Airports in Cape Town: good to know

Cape Town International Airport is the main facility handling flights from Pietermaritzburg.

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

This airport is the second busiest in the country, serving as a major gateway for air travel to the Western Cape. You will find it about 20 kilometres from the city centre, easily accessible via the N2 highway. The airport features a single central terminal building, which handles both domestic and international arrivals and departures. Within the terminal, passengers have access to numerous dining options, retail outlets, and car rental services conveniently located on the ground floor.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Pietermaritzburg to Cape Town

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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 R3292. 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 20.00 ZAR , 33% cheaper than Pietermaritzburg, with a fare of 30.00 ZAR,

while train tickets cost 65% less at Cape Town: $ 17.00 ZAR versus $ 48.00 ZAR at Pietermaritzburg.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 182.50 ZAR in Cape Town, 30% more than the 140.00 ZAR in Pietermaritzburg.

The price of the coffee is around 11% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 38.56 ZAR, while in Pietermaritzburg the coffee costs 43.25 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 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9 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 mm rain level.

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