Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB): what you need to know
Your PER to PZB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Currently, $2,758 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Perth Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $3,352. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PER to PZB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Perth Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PER to PZB.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 73.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Perth Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PER? If you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Perth Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PZB instead:
Pick up a Pietermaritzburg Airport rental car and discover Pietermaritzburg and beyond with your own wheels. Firefly powered by Hertz, Hertz and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserve your vehicle from Pietermaritzburg Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to central Pietermaritzburg
From Pietermaritzburg Airport, Pietermaritzburg is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
June is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Pietermaritzburg in January.
When reserving your flight from Perth Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Pietermaritzburg, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PER to PZB in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres south-east of Pietermaritzburg, a trip to Durban will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Moses Mabhida Stadium, Golden Mile and Umgeni River Bird Park.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in South Africa, consider Johannesburg, about 451 kilometres north-west of Pietermaritzburg. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are key reasons to visit.
