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R5 507+ Cheap flights to Frankfurt am Main

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May 23 — May 301
1 adult
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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 23 April 2026.

Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/721:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R11 411
Sat 27/69:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/821:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R11 427
Mon 29/69:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop32h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 12/821:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R11 477
Mon 22/69:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/611:05
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R11 593
Wed 2/99:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/911:05
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R11 626
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop32h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/821:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R11 709
Mon 14/99:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 17/921:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R11 725
Wed 16/1213:30
JNB
-
FRA
2 stops25h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/17:05
FRA
-
JNB
2 stops25h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/4R11 758
Fri 22/512:40
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/616:10
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop35h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4R11 775
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop32h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/621:55
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4R11 791
Fri 29/512:40
JNB
-
FRA
1 stop25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/610:20
FRA
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4R11 808
Wed 20/512:40
JNB
-
HHN
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/511:05
HHN
-
JNB
3 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4R14 652

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 23 April 2026.

Return from

R11 411

One-way from

R5 507

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

R13 329
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/6-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R958 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

9:50-6:55

1 stop21h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 13/8

11:05-8:20

1 stop21h 15m

R11 709

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-6:55

1 stop21h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 7/8

11:05-8:20

1 stop21h 15m

R12 502

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

9:50-18:45

1 stop32h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 14/8

21:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R12 519

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

12:40-14:35

1 stop25h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 21/5

10:20-4:00

1 stop17h 40m

R13 329

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

12:40-8:50

1 stop20h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/6

16:10-10:30

1 stop18h 20m

R13 329

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

13:30-13:15

1 stop23h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 29/7

15:15-5:30

1 stop38h 15m

R13 495

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

13:30-13:40

2 stops24h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/6

6:50-9:40

2 stops26h 50m

R14 586

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - HHN

JNBHHN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

12:40-0:15

3 stops35h 35m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Wed 27/5

11:05-10:30

3 stops47h 25m

R14 652
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

8:45-22:30

1 stop13h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/6

22:05-8:35

Nonstop10h 30m

R15 314

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - HHN

JNBHHN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

13:30-0:55

2 stops35h 25m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Thu 24/9

11:40-15:20

3 stops27h 40m

R15 727

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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?

The best time to book flights to Frankfurt am Main 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.

How long is the flight to Frankfurt am Main?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main takes 18 hours 55 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 593
Condor
Condor
From R8 236
Emirates
Emirates
From R10 221
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 791

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 23 April 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
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 434 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
7 944 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
406 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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 698, however they can be found for as little as R2 550.

  • 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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