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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,156. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Frankfurt.$962 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $962, select.

Frankfurt.$982 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $982, select.

Frankfurt.$1,063 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,063, select.

Frankfurt.$1,137 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,137, select.

Frankfurt.$1,156 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,156, select.

Frankfurt.$1,156 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,156, select.

Frankfurt.$1,165 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 14 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,165, select.

Frankfurt.$1,199 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,199, select.

Frankfurt.$1,221 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,221, select.

Frankfurt.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.

Frankfurt.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.

Frankfurt.$1,285 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jul, returning Thu, 12 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 12 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,285, select.

Frankfurt.$1,286 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,286, select.

Frankfurt.$1,287 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Wed, 2 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 2 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,287, select.

Frankfurt.$1,287 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,287, select.

Frankfurt.$1,291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 10 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,291, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Johannesburg to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$962
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	10 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	54

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Frankfurt?

There are 3 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Hahn.

How much are return flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is $962. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

10 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

Lufthansa, Air Canada and South African Airways fly direct from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

How many flights are there a week from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

As of September 2026, there are 54 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Frankfurt?

If you're flying from Johannesburg, the cheapest airport near Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main – which is 11.8 km away from the centre of Frankfurt. We've found flights into this airport from $962.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Frankfurt but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Frankfurt?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Frankfurt?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 16°C. August is typically the warmest month in Frankfurt, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is January.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Frankfurt is Condor .

Flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt: what you need to know

Johannesburg's main base, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
Take a direct Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are ten flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is with Condor at 21:05. Choose the first JNB to FRA departure operated by Condor at 17:50 to fit in more activities on your first day in Frankfurt.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is $543. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $962. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Snapping up a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Or sort your Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

If you're searching for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, you can leave from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB). Travel from JNB to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) in one seamless trip.
Be on the lookout for deals with Lufthansa. This carrier offers direct Johannesburg to Frankfurt plane tickets from JNB.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Munich Airport (MUC)
- Zurich Airport (ZRH)
JNB is about 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Arriving in Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It usually takes 20 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

Hahn Airport (HHN)

Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Once you've hopped off your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Hahn Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Frankfurt

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. September is the most popular month for a trip to Frankfurt. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Johannesburg to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.

More about Frankfurt

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

Frankfurt has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.