Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights typically cost between R11 462 and R15 944 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 979 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 4–Nov 18).

Question 1

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 7% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Frankfurt am Main have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 24m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 249.

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights typically cost between R11 462 and R15 944 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 979 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 4–Nov 18).

Question 7

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 8

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Madrid (MAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 54m.

Question 9

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Lufthansa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and KLM fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in about 14h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8684 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, at R8 355, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Condor. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

R4 275 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R5 443 and R6 274, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 31 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of R12 512). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R16 094). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from JNB 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).

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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.

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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).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is R7 390. On average you can expect to pay R55 037. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for R9 813.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport consider choosing Condor(97%), Air Canada(95%) or Austrian Airlines(95%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you may want to consider flying on Lufthansa, Condor or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Nairobi sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is Amsterdam.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt?

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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Frankfurt, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Frankfurt?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt with no change fees?

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Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R10 979
One-way from	R5 281
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 612
Good round-trip deal	R12 199 or less
Good one-way deal	R8 790 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR8 355	AverageR11 604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 959	AverageR13 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Condor	CheapestR9 415	AverageR14 405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
KLM	CheapestR9 793	AverageR12 257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR10 141	AverageR11 907	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR10 165	AverageR14 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 309	AverageR12 300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 312	AverageR12 860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR11 605	AverageR15 700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 849	AverageR13 001	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport from R5 281

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 31 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.

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

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

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights typically cost between R11 462 and R15 944 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 979 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 4–Nov 18).

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

The most flights from JNB 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).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Frankfurt am Main have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main flights?

Over the past year, Lufthansa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 249.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 24m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Flights via Madrid (MAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 54m.

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

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Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt?

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

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights typically cost between R11 462 and R15 944 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 979 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 4–Nov 18).