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R5 344+ Cheap flights to Frankfurt am Main

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Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Frankfurt am Main in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Fri 24/49:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/521:50
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R10 572
Sat 30/59:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/621:50
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R10 588
Sun 26/49:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop32h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/511:05
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R10 638
Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/421:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R10 671
Sat 28/39:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop32h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/421:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R10 755
Sat 18/49:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/410:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R10 838
Thu 30/418:35
JNB
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Condor
Thu 14/521:45
FRA
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 00m
Condor
Deal found 5/3R10 855
Mon 18/523:15
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop18h 45m
KLM
Mon 1/614:15
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/3R10 988
Thu 23/418:35
JNB
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Condor
Sat 9/520:50
FRA
-
JNB
Nonstop11h 00m
Condor
Deal found 6/3R11 121
Mon 4/514:45
JNB
-
HHN
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:25
HHN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R12 736
Fri 1/513:30
JNB
-
HHN
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/514:20
HHN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R14 767
Thu 23/419:10
JNB
-
HHN
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/513:30
HHN
-
JNB
3 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R14 850

Find flight deals to Frankfurt am Main

Find the latest flights to Frankfurt am Main in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 10 March 2026.

Return from

R10 572

One-way from

R5 228

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 852
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/4-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

23:15-9:35

1 stop34h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/6

14:15-21:20

1 stop31h 05m

R11 088

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:30-6:25

1 stop15h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 18/5

22:05-13:05

1 stop15h 00m

R11 454

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

9:50-6:55

1 stop21h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 17/8

21:50-8:20

1 stop34h 30m

R11 720
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

18:35-6:00

Nonstop11h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 16/5

20:50-7:50

Nonstop11h 00m

R12 120

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

13:25-7:35

1 stop19h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 18/4

22:20-16:15

1 stop17h 55m

R12 303

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-10:05

2 stops44h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/6

19:00-10:30

1 stop15h 30m

R13 252

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

18:00-17:35

1 stop23h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 14/8

10:35-9:40

2 stops23h 05m

R13 535

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

13:30-17:35

2 stops28h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 18/5

15:05-10:30

1 stop19h 25m

R13 618

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - HHN

JNBHHN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

19:10-1:10

2 stops30h 00m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Sat 9/5

13:30-8:50

3 stops43h 20m

R14 850

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - HHN

JNBHHN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

19:10-1:10

2 stops30h 00m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Sat 16/5

13:30-16:15

2 stops26h 45m

R14 967

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Best time to book a flight to Frankfurt am Main

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Frankfurt am Main

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 from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights to Frankfurt am Main is 32 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.

How long is the flight to Frankfurt am Main?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main takes 16 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Frankfurt am Main from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Frankfurt am Main

The most flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Frankfurt am Main?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main are Lufthansa, Condor and Emirates.

Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R10 710
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 245
Condor
Condor
From R8 286
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 523

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main are Ethiopian Air, Condor and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Frankfurt am Main by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Frankfurt am Main by month

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

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).

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 10 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Germany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 840 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Condor
6,5
Okay
401 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

FAQs about flying to Frankfurt am Main

  • 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, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Frankfurt am Main.

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

    A return flight to Frankfurt am Main will typically cost around R2 716, however they can be found for as little as R2 567.

  • 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 have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes. Frankfurt am Main has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. My Cloud Transit Hotel - Guests With International Flight Only! is the closest property to Frankfurt am Main (0,0 km away from Frankfurt am Main).

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