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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa from R6 923

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — JNB
jan 1 — jan 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 december 2025.

lör 6/1220:15FRA - DUR
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
tors 11/1214:40DUR - FRA
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11R10 325
tis 2/126:55FRA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mKLM
tis 9/1223:59JNB - FRA
1 stop36h 06mKLM
Deal found 1/12R10 599
fre 5/126:55FRA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
fre 12/1223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12R10 616
mån 1/1217:50FRA - JNB
2 stops17h 20mKLM
tors 11/1223:59JNB - FRA
1 stop34h 36mKLM
Deal found 1/12R10 650
lör 6/1217:35FRA - JNB
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
sön 21/1223:59JNB - FRA
1 stop19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R10 804
tors 4/1212:00FRA - JNB
1 stop23h 10mAir France
tors 11/1223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops20h 16mAir France
Deal found 1/12R10 992
lör 6/1220:15FRA - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
tors 11/1215:10JNB - FRA
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R11 214
tis 2/129:40FRA - JNB
2 stops35h 25mAir France
tis 9/1223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops23h 06mAir France
Deal found 1/12R11 283
tis 2/129:40FRA - JNB
2 stops35h 25mAir France
lör 20/1223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops23h 06mAir France
Deal found 30/11R11 385
lör 6/1217:35FRA - JNB
2 stops27h 30mAir France
mån 22/1223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops23h 06mAir France
Deal found 2/12R11 402
ons 3/1219:45FRA - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
ons 10/1215:10JNB - FRA
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R11 471
lör 6/1212:00FRA - JNB
2 stops33h 05mAir France
sön 21/1223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops23h 06mAir France
Deal found 1/12R11 539

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Frankfurt to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 2 december 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 599

One-way from

R6 923

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R15 984

Good round-trip deal

R11 926 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to South Africa
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21/2
  • 21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 825 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 133 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to South Africa 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 2 december 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Frankfurt am MainHoedspruit

FRA - HDS

FRAHDS

Frankfurt am Main

mån 26/1

6:55-11:30

2 stops27h 35m

Hoedspruit

tors 5/2

14:30-17:55

2 stops28h 25m

R11 966

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

tis 21/4

22:05-8:35

Nonstop10h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 5/5

19:00-5:35

Nonstop10h 35m

R11 966

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

mån 20/4

22:05-8:35

Nonstop10h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 5/5

19:00-5:35

Nonstop10h 35m

R11 966

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

mån 16/2

21:35-13:05

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ons 25/2

14:30-5:45

1 stop16h 15m

R12 069

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

fre 15/5

20:40-8:35

Nonstop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

tors 21/5

17:05-5:20

Nonstop12h 15m

R12 086

Frankfurt am MainDurban

FRA - DUR

FRADUR

Frankfurt am Main

fre 30/1

6:55-10:40

2 stops26h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

mån 2/2

11:15-11:05

2 stops48h 50m

R12 240

Frankfurt am MainPort Elizabeth

FRA - PLZ

FRAPLZ

Frankfurt am Main

mån 19/1

6:55-11:55

2 stops28h 00m

Port Elizabeth

sön 25/1

15:45-17:55

2 stops27h 10m

R12 274

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

tis 19/5

11:15-8:20

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 7/6

9:50-19:05

1 stop33h 15m

R12 411

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

lör 7/2

21:35-13:05

1 stop14h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 22/2

14:30-5:45

1 stop16h 15m

R12 411

Frankfurt am MainPort Elizabeth

FRA - PLZ

FRAPLZ

Frankfurt am Main

tors 29/1

6:55-11:55

2 stops28h 00m

Port Elizabeth

lör 14/2

15:45-11:15

2 stops20h 30m

R12 496

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to South Africa

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa (average of R3 761). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 642). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 december 2025.

When flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt to South Africa. 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 2 december 2025.

The most flights from FRA to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 14% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Tuesday 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 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 2 december 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, 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
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 500 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
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Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 603 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Condor
6,4
Okay
389 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 426 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For as low as R11 966, KLM can have you in South Africa from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 10h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8684 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 R5 042. 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 - Sun City Resort Pilansberg 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(72%), Austrian Airlines(72%) or ANA(72%), 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 R17 491 for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R10 685 while the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R9 966.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa (average of R3 761). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 642). 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 Frankfurt to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to South Africa. 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 2 december 2025.
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CondorCheapestR6 946AverageR17 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR6 998AverageR16 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 650AverageR17 261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapestR9 470AverageR14 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 257AverageR14 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 762AverageR15 266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 001AverageR13 359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 330AverageR15 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 031AverageR15 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EgyptairCheapestR13 219AverageR17 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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