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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to George:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 7:56
• Latest: departs at 17:20 and lands at 18:16.

The flight takes about 0h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to George:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to George takes 0h 56m, covering 560 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Cape Town to George range from R1 620 to R2 673, with an average of R2 133 over the past 12 months. Anything below R1 620 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of R2 133. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 126 return, compared with R11 016 via a stopover through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R179–R1 634 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to George flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to George are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 688, which is 51% above the typical average for this route.

George Airport (GRJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R144 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Firefly
• Budget

Flights from Cape Town to George usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at George (GRJ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to George route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 8 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Cape Town to George pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Cape Town to George route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R2 059 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R2 304, a difference of R245. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and George. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• FlySafair

Among airlines operating Cape Town to George flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• FlySafair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

One of the most effective ways to get to the city center from Cape Town Airport is by using the bus, taxi, drive, or a private transfer. The quickest way to get from the Cape Town Airport to the city center is by using a private transfer which takes approximately 14 min.

Passengers with reduced mobility and require special care are advised to contact the Cape Town Airport landslide hotline number in advance for them to get services like getting a wheelchair to help them move from the terminals to their cars. However, the airport does not have wheelchairs at parkades or shaded parking areas.