R1 214 Find Cheap Flights from George to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 and lands at 8:36
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 21:06.

The flight takes about 1h 51m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 1h 51m, covering 1 673 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R2 270 to R3 420, with an average of R2 755 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 270 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the R2 755 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cemair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are:

• FlySafair: 93% on time
• Cemair: 79% on time
• Airlink: 51% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R127–R1 663 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 100 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cemair and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 38%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R1 762, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R2 660 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R3 159, a difference of R499.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between George and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Cemair
• Airlink

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating George to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

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

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

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

You can use Johannesburg International airport if you want to visit major cities like; Alberton, 3.8 miles; Parkview, 3.8 miles; Rosette Ville, 4.02 miles; Houghton, 4.03 miles and Waverly, 4.61 miles. You can also visit other major cities close to Johannesburg, such as Boksburg, which is located 11.1 miles away, Soweto, located 14.5 miles away; and Tembisa, 15.5 miles away.

Being busy, airport staff accommodates guests for overnight sleeping, and security staff provides safety. Most chairs have armrests, but you can also find padded armrest-free benches. Suitable sleeping spots in the airport are the international transfer area, restaurant benches at terminal B, and the international transfer area. For undisturbed sleep, access the transit hotel at the airport and other hotels with a shuttle ride within the area.