How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

For as low as R12 496, KLM can have you in South Africa from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9387 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Condor, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 174. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Egyptair, as they are both options that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

Most travellers choose Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl, Frankfurt am Main - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Frankfurt am Main - Johannesburg Lanseria when deciding on the best route from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa.

What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

On average you can expect to pay R20 030 for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R10 664 while the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R9 500.

What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa consider choosing Air Canada(82%), Austrian Airlines(82%) or ANA(82%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa are Condor, Lufthansa and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to South Africa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to South Africa?

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

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Round-trip from	R10 685
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Average price	R14 785
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa (average of R13 616). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 346). 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 FRA to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa

The most flights from FRA to ZA0 are scheduled on a Saturday (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 Frankfurt am Main to South Africa delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

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1 591 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Qatar Airways

7,3

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Ethiopian Air

7,1

Good

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KLM

7,8

Good

1 591 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 282 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 591 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Condor

6,6

Okay

620 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 591 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?
For as low as R12 496, KLM can have you in South Africa from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9387 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Condor, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 174. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Egyptair, as they are both options that can get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?
Most travellers choose Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl, Frankfurt am Main - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Frankfurt am Main - Johannesburg Lanseria when deciding on the best route from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa.
What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa consider choosing Air Canada(82%), Austrian Airlines(82%) or ANA(82%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?
On average you can expect to pay R20 030 for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R10 664 while the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R9 500.
Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to South Africa 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa (average of R13 616). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 346). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR5 043	AverageR14 123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 346	AverageR13 234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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Iberia	CheapestR9 250	AverageR17 001	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 779	AverageR14 099	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Condor	CheapestR10 279	AverageR16 423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa

The most flights from FRA to ZA0 are scheduled on a Saturday (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 Frankfurt am Main to South Africa delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

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

What are the most popular routes from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa?

Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to South Africa?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to South Africa?

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

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