R1 270 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 and lands at 7:54
• Latest: departs at 16:40 and lands at 18:39.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George takes 1h 59m, covering 1 673 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George range from R2 352 to R4 131, with an average of R3 031 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 352 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of R3 031. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R3 013 return, compared with R4 574 via a stopover through Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

• FlySafair: 92% on time
• Airlink: 71% on time
• Cemair: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R11–R1 628 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 42%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 001, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

George Airport (GRJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R143 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Firefly
• Budget

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

Night 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 702 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R3 305, a difference of R602. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and George. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• Cemair
• Airlink

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to George flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: 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
• Cemair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: 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.

At George Airport, there is the Bidvest Premier Lounge which is only accessible to those who are having domestic flights. The lounge offers several facilities such as alcohol, magazines, Wi-Fi, refreshments, TV, and even access for people with limited mobility.

 George Airport is located in the Garden city of George. It is a hub for FlySafair Mango South African Airways. Neighboring cities from George include Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay, and Sedge field. The nearest airport to George Airport is Plettenberg Bay, 79.9km away from George. You can use a number of transport modes to get to your destinations including car hire or bus.