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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport from R6 004

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FRA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in March or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Frankfurt (FRA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 264

One-way from

R6 004

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R14 381
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 29/7-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 848 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 593 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Tue 29/722:20JNB - FRA
1 stop21h 45mEmirates
Mon 11/822:20FRA - JNB
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Deal found 10/6R11 264
Thu 12/69:50JNB - FRA
1 stop33h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/611:15FRA - JNB
1 stop21h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R12 114
Thu 25/917:50JNB - FRA
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 16/107:05FRA - JNB
1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R12 167
Fri 13/617:50JNB - FRA
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/614:50FRA - JNB
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R12 185
Tue 17/619:00JNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Tue 24/622:05FRA - JNB
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 10/6R12 522
Tue 29/717:50JNB - FRA
Nonstop11h 25mCondor
Mon 11/820:30FRA - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mCondor
Deal found 11/6R12 716
Sun 13/720:25JNB - FRA
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 28/720:30FRA - JNB
1 stop19h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R13 266
Tue 23/1220:25JNB - FRA
2 stops19h 40mSWISS
Sun 18/114:45FRA - JNB
1 stop18h 25mSWISS
Deal found 10/6R13 832
Tue 29/723:15JNB - FRA
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Mon 11/811:45FRA - JNB
1 stop33h 35mKLM
Deal found 11/6R14 240
Sat 14/614:30JNB - FRA
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 29/622:05FRA - JNB
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R14 594
Tue 29/721:15JNB - FRA
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 5/1019:40FRA - JNB
1 stop35h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/6R15 090
Thu 12/623:15JNB - FRA
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Wed 25/618:30FRA - JNB
2 stops26h 50mAir France
Deal found 11/6R15 515

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/8

22:20-20:50

1 stop22h 30m

R11 264

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

17:50-21:00

1 stop27h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 16/10

7:05-10:35

1 stop27h 30m

R12 167

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

9:50-7:00

1 stop21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 7/10

11:20-8:20

1 stop21h 00m

R12 291

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

17:50-5:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 7/10

20:30-13:50

1 stop17h 20m

R12 451

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

17:50-5:15

Nonstop11h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/8

20:30-7:30

Nonstop11h 00m

R12 716

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

20:25-18:55

1 stop22h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 28/7

20:30-16:10

1 stop19h 40m

R13 266

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:00-5:35

Nonstop10h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 15/9

22:05-8:35

Nonstop10h 30m

R13 531

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

23:15-13:35

1 stop14h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 11/8

11:45-21:20

1 stop33h 35m

R14 240

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

21:15-22:40

1 stop25h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 5/10

19:40-7:00

1 stop35h 20m

R15 090

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

19:35-21:00

1 stop25h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 7/8

17:35-9:20

2 stops15h 45m

R15 231

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of R684). Flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R846). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on 22 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

The most flights from ZA1 to FRA 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).

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches 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 Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main, such as Emirates, KLM and Air France. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 463 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 623 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with prices starting at R11 264. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R12 167 and R12 291, respectively. Emirates is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 004. Users have also found prices from R6 110 and R6 677 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport consider choosing Condor(90%), Air Canada(77%) or Austrian Airlines(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is R7 188. On average you can expect to pay R48 764. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for R9 723.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Frankfurt am Main Airport stopover in Nairobi most frequently. Amsterdam is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Doha comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is Zurich. Istanbul is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Istanbul is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of R684). Flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R846). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
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CondorCheapestR8 663AverageR13 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 484AverageR11 833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 275AverageR13 382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR11 612AverageR15 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 953AverageR14 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 981AverageR12 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 053AverageR16 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 143AverageR13 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 270AverageR14 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 309AverageR14 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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