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DSM — FRA
Apr 28 — May 51
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Flights to Frankfurt am Main in 2024

Find the latest flights to Frankfurt am Main in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 607 358 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 256

Return from

R11 324

One-way from

R4 954
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main

Average price of flights to Frankfurt am Main by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt am Main by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Frankfurt am Main is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Frankfurt am Main (average of R649). Flying to Frankfurt am Main in August will prove the most costly (average of R793). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R13 064

February

R12 969

March

R13 638

April

R13 830

May

R13 351

June

R14 174

July

R15 130

August

R15 168

September

R13 370

October

R13 543

November

R12 414

December

R14 365

Temperature and rainfall in Frankfurt am Main by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt am Main by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FRA

Temperature

1 - 18 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Frankfurt am Main?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Frankfurt am Main is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Frankfurt am Main should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Frankfurt am Main. Reviews last updated 23 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Frankfurt am Main, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, Emirates and Kenya Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7,9
Good
1 632 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7,9
Good
212 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7,8
Good
2 075 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7,7
Good
4 483 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

  • How long is the flight to Frankfurt?

    If you're travelling from Johannesburg, you'll find Frankfurt flight deals with non-stop flights in around 10h 35min. Flights with a single stopover will take around 16h. Flights from Cape Town without a stopover will be around 11h 55min, while flights with a single stop will take around 16h 20min. If you're travelling from Durban, you can expect multiple stopovers starting in Joburg with a travel time of around 18h 45min.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Frankfurt?

    When looking for Frankfurt flight deals from South Africa, you’ll find direct flights in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. When flying from Johannesburg, you’ll find direct flights to Frankfurt, Germany from OR Tambo International Airport. These flights will land at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Flying from Cape Town? You’ll find flights with direct routes departing from Cape Town International Airport. These two airports are the only airports in SA currently offering direct flights. Flights from Durban typically have routes leaving from King Shaka International Airport with a stopover at Dubai International Airport before making the rest of the trip.

  • How do you get from Frankfurt airport(s) to the city centre?

    Frankfurt Airportoffers visitors a variety of transport options for getting to the city centre. It is located around 20min from the centre of Frankfurt. Bus line 61 travels between the airport and the city regularly. You can catch the bus from the bus stop outside of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The trip will take approximately 30min. The airport train station offers two train lines that run between the airport and the city. Head to the ground level of Terminal 1 and catch the S6 or S9 S-Bahn train to the city. The trip will take around 16min. The U-Bahn lines 8 and 9 also offer transfers to the city centre. Airport taxis can be caught outside of the terminals and will take you to the city in around 20min depending on traffic.

  • What are some things to do in Frankfurt?

    Frankfurt is a popular city in western Germany, well-known as a financial hub that houses the European Central Bank. Frankfurt offers visitors a variety of attractions and activities to see and do. Grouped on both sides of the River Main, you’ll find a cluster of museums known as Museumsufer, or Museum Embankment, where you’ll find film museums, art, architecture, and ethnography museums. Städel Museum is one of Germany’s top cultural attractions to visit in Frankfurt. To get a view of the city from high above, make your way to Main Tower and climb to the top of one of the largest skyscrapers in Germany. Check out the old architecture of the Frankfurt Cathedral, built in the 1300s and the crowning place of several kings. The Palmengarten is a must-see for those looking to get out of the city and be immersed in nature. If you’ve got kids, especially those in their dinosaur phase, take them to the Senckenberg Natural History Museum and marvel at the variety of interactive exhibitions and life-sized models of dinosaurs.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Frankfurt?

    South African citizens need to apply for a visa to visit Frankfurt in Germany. If your stay is for less than 90 days, you can apply for a Schengen Visa and a National Visa for stays longer than 90 days. Applications for Schengen Visas need to be handed in at an official Visa Application Centre in Bloemfontein, Centurion, Cape Town, Durban, or Port Elizabeth.

  • What does FRA mean?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport is FRA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN), Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), Karlsruhe Söllingen Airport (FKB), Saarbruecken Ensheim Airport (SCN), Mannheim City Airport (MHG) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Frankfurt am Main if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Frankfurt am Main on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Condor is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Frankfurt am Main.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Frankfurt am Main?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Frankfurt am Main. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Frankfurt am Main?

    A return flight to Frankfurt am Main will typically cost around R446, however they can be found for as little as R236.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Frankfurt am Main depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Frankfurt am Main, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Frankfurt am Main Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Frankfurt am Main Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Yes. Frankfurt am Main Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. My Cloud Transit Hotel is the closest property to Frankfurt am Main Airport (0,0 km away from Frankfurt am Main Airport).

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