Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Choose from 61 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Safair is the earliest available. CemAir operates the latest service of the day at 17:05.
Your JNB to GRJ flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to George, South Africa. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
The most punctual carrier operating JNB to GRJ flights is Airlink (South Africa). Its services land without delay 70.37% of the time.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Cape Town International Airport is a sought-after stop between JNB and GRJ.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to George Airport (GRJ)
At the moment, $31 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $80. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from JNB to GRJ by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JNB to GRJ.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, 77.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 18 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near JNB. Whether you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at George Airport (GRJ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GRJ instead:
Grab a George Airport rental car and explore George and beyond with your own set of wheels. First - Car Rental, Europcar and Firefly powered by Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from George Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from George Airport (GRJ) to central George
George Airport is approximately 11 miles from the center of George. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to George Airport (GRJ)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit George based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to George Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in George, with temperatures ranging from 61ºF to 77ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to GRJ in July. Average temperatures are between 46ºF and 68ºF then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've seen George. Around 230 miles away to the west, check out popular attractions including Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island.
Port Elizabeth is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 180 miles east of George. No trip is complete without experiencing Kragga Kamma Game Park, Bayworld and Sardinia Bay golf Club.