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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg
Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R862 or less one-way and R1 749 or less round-trip.
The cheapest flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George was found, on average, 61 days before departure.
Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.
Morning departure is around 12% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
OR Tambo International Airport offers special needs services to its passengers by setting up disabled pick-up and drop-off zones outside the domestic and international terminals. Passengers who may need help boarding or getting off the plane due to limited mobility are asked to contact their airlines before traveling.
If you are looking for a place to park your car as you leave Johannesburg, OR, Tambo International Airport offers several parking locations at good rates. You can use basement parking or on the third floor at terminal 3. The airport offers long-term and short-term parking depending on how long you’ll be away as well as parking for shuttles that pick and drop—off passengers to their destinations.
When you arrive at George Airport from OR Tambo Airport for business or leisure, you will probably need transport to move around George. Within George airport, you can choose to hire a car to get around town. There are several car rental service providers within the airport and you can book through the KAYAK Website from either of the following companies: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, and First Car. Some companies offer shuttle services to off-airport locations at reasonable prices.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days
FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George flights
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.
The average direct flight takes 1h 50m, covering a distance of 1041 km.
There are 123 (direct) flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and George per week, averaging 17 per day.
In the last 3 days, FlySafair offered the best one-way deal for that route, at R16 250. KAYAK users also found OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George return flights on Airlink from R33 240 and on FlySafair from R33 978.
Cemair connects OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George up to 5 flights per day, followed by FlySafair (4 flights per day), and Proflight Zambia (3 flights per day).
When flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.
The earliest flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 5:55 and lands in George at 7:55.
The last flight leaves OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg at 17:05 and lands in George at 19:00.
All the following airlines operate direct flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and George: Airlink, Cemair, British Airways, FlySafair, Proflight Zambia, and Qatar Airways.
The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George flight route.
oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and George.
There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George on a daily basis.
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to George are FlySafair and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R2 606 and an overall rating of 8,0, FlySafair is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R2 351 and an overall rating of 7,8.
FlySafair, Cemair and Proflight Zambia have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to George. Confirm policies on booking site.
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to George.
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to George from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to George with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to George from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
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