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Flights from Johannesburg to George
JNB → GRJ · OR Tambo International to George Airport
✈
Flight distance
1,039 km
561 nautical miles
UTC
Flight time
2 hrs 4 min
Average direct flight
R
Est. one-way
R3,158
Return ~ R5,842
CO₂
Carbon footprint
260 kg
Per passenger estimate
Route map
Flight Path Map
Great circle route between JNB and GRJ.
Flight details
Airports & Pricing
Route breakdown, departure/arrival airports and estimated ticket costs.
Geodesic reference: Flight distance and time are calculated as a direct point-to-point (great circle) reference between airports. Actual flight paths may vary due to air traffic routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
JNB
OR Tambo International
Johannesburg, Gauteng
International
Major Hub
GRJ
George Airport
George, Western Cape
Domestic
Estimated Ticket Prices
Economy One-Way
R3,158
Based on distance & fuel
Economy Return
R5,842
Approximate return rate
Estimates are calculated dynamically using current SA fuel prices (R26.63/L), base fare taxes, and distance levies. Prices vary by season, demand, and booking window.
Operators
Airlines on this Route
Airlines likely servicing flights between Johannesburg and George.
South African Airways Flag carrier
FlySafair Low-cost
Airlink Regional
Lift Airline Full-service
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Flight vs Driving
How does flying compare to driving from Johannesburg to George?
✈ Flying
2 hrs 4 min
1,039 km direct (geodesic)
~R3,158 per person
260 kg CO₂ per person
~R3,158 per person
260 kg CO₂ per person
🚗 Driving
11 hrs 43 min
1,174.5 km by road
~R2,252 fuel total (entire car)
141 kg CO₂ total
~R2,252 fuel total (entire car)
141 kg CO₂ total
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