George to Johannesburg (GRJ–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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647 mi airlines 52/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 1d ago
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FA251
FA FlySafair
738
8:30 AM
SAST
10:25 AM
SAST
1h 55m
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FA223
FA FlySafair
738
9:30 AM
SAST
11:20 AM
SAST
1h 50m
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FA259
FA FlySafair
738
10:05 AM
SAST
12:00 PM
SAST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FA796
FA FlySafair
738
1:30 PM
SAST
3:20 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FA221
FA FlySafair
738
1:35 PM
SAST
3:25 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EK4043
EK Emirates
E90
2:20 PM
SAST
3:55 PM
SAST
1h 35m
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4Z694
4Z Airlink
E90
2:20 PM
SAST
3:55 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA225
FA FlySafair
738
2:45 PM
SAST
4:35 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FA651
FA FlySafair
738
3:10 PM
SAST
5:00 PM
SAST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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5Z451
5Z CemAir
CR1
4:55 PM
SAST
6:50 PM
SAST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FA253
FA FlySafair
738
6:35 PM
SAST
8:35 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA227
FA FlySafair
738
7:15 PM
SAST
9:10 PM
SAST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FA250
FA FlySafair
738
5:55 AM
SAST TB
7:55 AM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA222
FA FlySafair
738
6:55 AM
SAST TB
8:55 AM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA254
FA FlySafair
738
7:00 AM
SAST TB
9:00 AM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA258
FA FlySafair
738
7:30 AM
SAST TB
9:30 AM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA220
FA FlySafair
738
11:00 AM
SAST TB
1:00 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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4Z693
4Z Airlink
E90
11:45 AM
SAST TB
1:45 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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EK4042
EK Emirates
E90
11:45 AM
SAST TB
1:45 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA224
FA FlySafair
738
12:10 PM
SAST TB
2:10 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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FA650
FA FlySafair
738
12:35 PM
SAST TB
2:35 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
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5Z450
5Z CemAir
CR1
2:30 PM
SAST
4:25 PM
SAST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FA252
FA FlySafair
738
4:00 PM
SAST TB
6:00 PM
SAST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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George to Johannesburg
4 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 647 mi 1h 35m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

GRJ–JNB is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair, Airlink and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 647 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GRJ–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 31 738 1h50-2h
4Z Airlink 7 E90 1h35
5Z CemAir 7 CR1 1h55
EK Emirates 7 E90 1h35
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + 5Z + EK + FA (52 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GRJ to JNB direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GRJ to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
45
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Johannesburg from George

Nearby airports with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Metric GRJ→JNB PLZ→JNB
Distance from GRJ 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 6
Weekly flights 52 118
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of GRJ with service to O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Johannesburg is 0 hours the same as George.
GRJ: SAST · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in George, it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
647 mi / 1,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 2h 0m.

GRJ–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the George to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance647 mi / 1,041 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights52 out / 50 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: GRJ
IATA / ICAOGRJ / FAGG
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation648 ft / 198 m
Destination: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GRJ to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 2h. The route covers 647 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, CemAir, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from GRJ to JNB. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPT, BFN and DUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JNB to GRJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PLZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GRJ to JNB

George Airport (GRJ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, CemAir, Emirates and FlySafair. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GRJ to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GRJ to JNB ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 647 miles (1,041 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via CPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ).