R6 648 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 6:59
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 8:49.

The flight takes about 10h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 44m, covering 13 976 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R11 634 to R17 701, with an average of R14 104 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 634 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of R14 104. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 368 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R14 986 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R781–R1 629 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 747-8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Lufthansa
• South African

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 769, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 56 minutes.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 10% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 360 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R14 664, a difference of R1 303. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Condor

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 18m, compared to 13h 47m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 15h 02m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Condor: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.