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£923+ Cheap flights to Pietermaritzburg

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PZB
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Pietermaritzburg in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Pietermaritzburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Pietermaritzburg. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 April 2026.

Thu 29/1008:40
LHR
-
PZB
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1108:45
PZB
-
LHR
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£923
Sat 6/609:30
LHR
-
PZB
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/608:45
PZB
-
LHR
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£928
Thu 4/609:05
LHR
-
PZB
2 stops22h 00m
Emirates
Mon 8/607:05
PZB
-
LHR
2 stops30h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£934
Tue 16/616:00
LHR
-
PZB
2 stops24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/614:05
PZB
-
LHR
2 stops24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4£946
Thu 29/1020:20
LHR
-
PZB
2 stops21h 00m
Emirates
Thu 5/1118:20
PZB
-
LHR
2 stops21h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 25/4£947
Sun 6/921:20
LHR
-
PZB
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Sun 27/918:20
PZB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 21/4£962
Sun 6/921:55
LHR
-
PZB
2 stops20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/914:05
PZB
-
LHR
2 stops24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4£1,021

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Return from

£928

Popular in

July

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April

Average price

£730
6/6-13/6
  • 6/6-13/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • London to Pietermaritzburg
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LondonPietermaritzburg

LHR - PZB

LHRPZB

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

09:05-08:05

2 stops22h 00m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 8/6

07:05-12:25

2 stops30h 20m

£934

LondonPietermaritzburg

LHR - PZB

LHRPZB

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

16:00-17:40

2 stops24h 40m

Pietermaritzburg

Tue 30/6

14:05-13:15

2 stops24h 10m

£946
Fastest return journey

LondonPietermaritzburg

LHR - PZB

LHRPZB

London Heathrow

Sun 6/9

21:20-13:40

1 stop15h 20m

Pietermaritzburg

Sun 27/9

18:20-07:30

1 stop14h 10m

£962

LondonPietermaritzburg

LHR - PZB

LHRPZB

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

21:20-13:40

1 stop15h 20m

Pietermaritzburg

Mon 8/6

14:05-05:35

1 stop16h 30m

£1,051

LondonPietermaritzburg

LHR - PZB

LHRPZB

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

21:20-13:40

1 stop15h 20m

Pietermaritzburg

Sat 27/6

14:05-07:30

1 stop18h 25m

£1,628

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Pietermaritzburg

How long is the flight to Pietermaritzburg?

On average, a flight from London to Pietermaritzburg takes 21 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Pietermaritzburg from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Pietermaritzburg?

The most popular airline flying from London to Pietermaritzburg is British Airways.

British Airways
British Airways
From £706

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Pietermaritzburg?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Pietermaritzburg is British Airways.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pietermaritzburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pietermaritzburg. 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 Pietermaritzburg. Reviews last updated 25 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,912 reviews
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Crew

7.7

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,912 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,912 reviews
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Crew

7.7

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

David,Jan 2026

LHR - MAD

It was a very old and tried plane. Lots of duck tape holding things together. Staff and food very good. Boarding was chaos at Madrid. Arrival in Lima swift and effective.

FAQs about flying to Pietermaritzburg

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Pietermaritzburg?

    For a flight to Pietermaritzburg, you will be flying into Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg (PZB) is just 1.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Pietermaritzburg if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Pietermaritzburg on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Pietermaritzburg?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Pietermaritzburg.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Pietermaritzburg?

    Pietermaritzburg is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Pietermaritzburg. One-way flights to Pietermaritzburg typically cost £66, while return flights cost around £157.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Pietermaritzburg depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Pietermaritzburg, London offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Pietermaritzburg have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Pietermaritzburg can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Pietermaritzburg?

    Yes. Pietermaritzburg has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Tpokay Self Catering Holiday Home is the closest property to Pietermaritzburg (0.0 mi away from Pietermaritzburg).

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