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Cheap flights from Germany to South Africa from R5 168

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — JNB
Feb 2 — Feb 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Germany to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Germany to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 January 2026.

Tue 3/222:00FRA - JNB
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Sun 8/219:45JNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 2/1R9 808
Sun 1/217:35FRA - JNB
2 stops27h 30mAir France
Sun 8/219:20JNB - FRA
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 2/1R9 841
Fri 23/120:00FRA - JNB
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Thu 5/223:59JNB - FRA
2 stops20h 16mAir France
Deal found 2/1R9 924
Wed 4/222:00FRA - JNB
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Wed 11/319:45JNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/1R9 990
Wed 28/120:45FRA - JNB
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/219:45JNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12R10 023
Fri 23/118:30FRA - JNB
2 stops16h 40mKLM
Thu 5/223:59JNB - FRA
1 stop18h 56mKLM
Deal found 2/1R10 056
Tue 27/1020:00FRA - JNB
2 stops25h 05mAir France
Tue 17/1119:20JNB - FRA
1 stop22h 25mAir France
Deal found 2/1R10 072
Tue 3/220:45FRA - JNB
1 stop12h 45mSWISS
Thu 12/320:15JNB - FRA
1 stop24h 40mSWISS
Deal found 1/1R10 089
Wed 28/122:00FRA - JNB
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Wed 4/219:45JNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 31/12R10 105
Mon 16/220:45FRA - JNB
1 stop12h 45mSWISS
Sun 8/320:15JNB - FRA
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Deal found 1/1R10 122
Thu 21/521:45FRA - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mCondor
Sun 31/518:35JNB - FRA
Nonstop11h 25mCondor
Deal found 31/12R10 138
Fri 23/16:55FRA - JNB
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/119:20JNB - FRA
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12R10 171

Find flight deals from Germany to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Germany to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 792

One-way from

R5 168

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R12 301

Good round-trip deal

R7 999 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 161 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 2/2-16/2
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Germany to South Africa
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 40m total
  • Germany to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 167 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 569 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 30/1

6:55-22:05

1 stop14h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-16:45

2 stops17h 46m

R10 254

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 25/1

18:30-12:10

2 stops16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:59-17:55

1 stop18h 56m

R10 270

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 27/1

18:30-12:10

2 stops16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:20-11:05

2 stops16h 45m

R10 782

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 27/1

22:00-9:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

19:45-5:30

Nonstop10h 45m

R10 848

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 14/3

17:15-7:05

1 stop12h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:45-5:30

Nonstop10h 45m

R10 997

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 23/1

12:00-10:30

2 stops21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-15:05

2 stops19h 50m

R11 228

HamburgCape Town

HAM - CPT

HAMCPT

Hamburg

Wed 21/1

8:25-21:55

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

7:55-22:20

1 stop15h 25m

R11 294

HamburgCape Town

HAM - CPT

HAMCPT

Hamburg

Wed 21/1

6:05-9:45

2 stops26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

7:55-10:25

1 stop27h 30m

R11 311

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 24/1

10:15-22:05

1 stop34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-17:55

1 stop18h 56m

R11 377

HamburgCape Town

HAM - CPT

HAMCPT

Hamburg

Wed 28/1

20:00-10:50

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

9:25-9:00

1 stop24h 35m

R11 608

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Best time to book a flight from Germany to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Germany to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Germany to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to South Africa (average of R2 592). Flying from Germany to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 296). 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 DE to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Germany 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 3 January 2026.

When flying from Germany to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Germany to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Germany 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 3 January 2026.

The most flights from DE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (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 Germany to South Africa delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Germany and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Germany to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Germany to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% 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 3 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Germany 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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 699 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 147 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 676 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Condor
6,4
Okay
397 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Germany 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 Germany to South Africa?

    Departing from Germany to South Africa will take you 10h 30m. The distance from Germany to South Africa is about 8684 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Germany to South Africa one-way?

    R4 870 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R6 217 and R6 537, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Germany to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Germany 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 Germany to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to South Africa (average of R2 592). Flying from Germany to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 296). 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 Germany to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Germany 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 3 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR6 502AverageR14 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR6 759AverageR17 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR7 695AverageR14 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR7 999AverageR16 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 355AverageR16 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air FranceCheapestR9 284AverageR14 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR9 352AverageR13 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR11 372AverageR15 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 415AverageR15 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 898AverageR12 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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