Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• 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:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg takes 10h 44m, covering 13 981 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 range from R11 901 to R18 107, with an average of R14 427 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 901 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the R14 427 route average. 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 583 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R15 330 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R799–R1 667 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg 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 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.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R114:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R67:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg 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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 667 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R15 000, a difference of R1 333.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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. 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 are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg 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

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