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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 16:40 and lands at 18:40.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

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 00m, 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 Johannesburg to George range from R2 354 to R4 116, with an average of R3 037 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 354 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 037. 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 021 return, compared with R4 596 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 R11–R1 622 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 63% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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 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. 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 to George route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg 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 17% on the Johannesburg to George route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 775 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R3 310, a difference of R535. 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 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
• 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.