Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip flights $731
Air France 1 stop 25 hr Mon, Jun 22 — Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is currently $731
Cheapest one-way flight $522
Qatar Airways 1 stop 19 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is currently $522
Cheapest nonstop flights $795
Condor Nonstop 11 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is currently $795
Last-minute weekend getaway $860
Lufthansa Nonstop 11 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is currently $860
Cheapest business class flights $2,046
Etihad 1 stop 35 hr Mon, Jun 29 — Mon, Jul 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is currently $2,046
Fastest flight 10 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg takes 10 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $560–830
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $930–1,400

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg

  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $894
    Typical price: $840–1,700
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - JNB Every day
    33 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - JNB Every Tue, Fri, Sun
  • Condor
    Nonstop
    from $737
    Typical price: $650–1,150
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - JNB Every Mon, Thu, Sat
  • British Airways
    from $1,132
    Typical price: $980–2,400
    24 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - JNB Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $886
    Typical price: $890–1,600
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - JNB Every day
  • Air France
    from $731
    Typical price: $800–1,850
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - JNB Every day
  • Emirates
    from $848
    Typical price: $940–1,750
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - JNB Every day

Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 27 min 7 mi
  • Hahn Airport (HHN)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 1 hr 31 min 64 mi
  • Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)
    Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 42 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 7 min 85 mi

Popular airports near Johannesburg

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
  • Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
    Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
  • Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)
    Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg

The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $560 to $830.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $731. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $522.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $894, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Condor flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $737, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $1,132, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $886, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $731, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $848, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg starts at $731 from Mon, Jun 22 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $522 and departs on Wed, May 13.
10 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is a year-round destination, with hot summers (Nov–Mar) and mild, drier winters (May–Sep). Most visitors arrive Mar–May and Oct–Dec. Local events include the Rand Show consumer exhibition (Mar–Apr), the Joy of Jazz festival (Sep) and the Joburg Carnival (New Year's Eve).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg.

In terms of nonstop flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 7 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg are:
  • Condor offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Condor flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • British Airways offers 24 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Frankfurt am Main and Johannesburg.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $731. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $522.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $894, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Condor flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $737, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $1,132, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $886, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $731, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg is $848, flying from May 14 to May 27.
Lufthansa and Condor fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Condor direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Johannesburg at price $860 is offered by Lufthansa from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Lufthansa and Condor fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg.
  • There are 7 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Condor direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Johannesburg start at $795 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with Condor.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Johannesburg start at $2,046 from Mon, Jun 29 to Mon, Jul 13 with Etihad.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Johannesburg start at $731 from Mon, Jun 22 to Wed, Jul 8.
To book business class trips from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Frankfurt am Main and Johannesburg starts at $860 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Lufthansa.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Johannesburg at price $860 is offered by Lufthansa from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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