R1 365 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to George – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 and lands at 7:55
• Latest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 19:35.

The flight takes about 2h.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg to George takes 2h, covering 1 647 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 Johannesburg to George range from R2 481 to R4 240, with an average of R3 211 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 481 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 0% below the route average of R3 211. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R3 199 return, compared with R4 986 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 to George flights are:

• FlySafair: 93% on time
• Airlink: 71% on time
• Cemair: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R118–R1 023 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to George flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 10%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to George are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R2 386, which is 55% above the typical average for this route.

George Airport (GRJ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R477 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Firefly
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Avis

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

Night 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 Johannesburg to George route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg to George pass through Cape Town Intl (CPT), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Johannesburg to George. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R2 993 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R3 420, a difference of R428.

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

• FlySafair
• Cemair
• Airlink

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to George flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection
• South African: 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.