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Flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,148. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.R 6,612 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,612, select.

Johannesburg.R 6,832 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,832, select.

Johannesburg.R 6,950 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,950, select.

Johannesburg.R 7,253 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,253, select.

Johannesburg.R 7,560 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,560, select.

Johannesburg.R 7,636 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,636, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,067 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,067, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,213 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,213, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,275 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,275, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,629 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,629, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,760 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,760, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,766 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,766, select.

Johannesburg.R 8,839 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,839, select.

Johannesburg.R 9,102 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,102, select.

Johannesburg.R 9,215 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,215, select.

Johannesburg.R 9,403 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,403, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Frankfurt to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	R 6,612
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	10 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	54

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is R 8,954. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

10 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

Lufthansa, Air Canada and South African Airways fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

How many flights are there a week from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

As of September 2026, there are 54 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on Monday, 7 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo?

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When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo with?

Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.

Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know

Around 10 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
You can choose from ten weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights. The 19:30 departure with Condor is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 22:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Johannesburg (and then seeing more of South Africa!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.
Condor is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to JNB flights, with 65.38% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and JNB:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to FRA:

Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Grab a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)

April is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Johannesburg in March.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to JNB around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

Johannesburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Pretoria is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without visiting Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.