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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 and lands at 8:38
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 21:08.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

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

A direct flight from George to Johannesburg takes 1h 53m, covering 1 647 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 George to Johannesburg range from R2 177 to R3 323, with an average of R2 659 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 177 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of R2 659. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R2 657 return, compared with R5 075 via a stopover through Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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 flights are:

• FlySafair: 94% on time
• Cemair: 79% on time
• Airlink: 51% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R124–R1 629 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on George to Johannesburg flights, with 62% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Flights from George to Johannesburg usually depart from George (GRJ) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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 George to Johannesburg route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Most connecting flights from George to Johannesburg pass through Cape Town Intl (CPT), 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 19% on the George to Johannesburg route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R2 574 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R3 145, a difference of R570. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• FlySafair
• Cemair
• Airlink

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

Among airlines operating George to Johannesburg 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

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