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Cheapest return flight
R10 563
Typical prices: R11 764-R16 707
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/10Sat 27/10
DUR - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R10 915
Typical prices: R12 315-R17 267
Condor
Fri 12/10Fri 26/10
CPT - FRA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa and Condor. Average duration is 11h 24m
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Most flights • 13 per week
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Frankfurt am Main

 
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Recent return flight deals to Frankfurt am Main

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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14:20 - 6:00DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
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20:15 - 11:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
14h 20m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 563Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 27
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17:40 - 6:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 20mdirect
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20:15 - 13:50FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R10 899Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
Condor Logo
17:45 - 6:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 15mdirect
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21:55 - 10:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mdirect
R10 915Condor
Fri, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 5
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 5:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 45mdirect
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15:15 - 9:55FRA  Frankfurt am Main-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R10 931Lufthansa
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27
Condor Logo
17:45 - 6:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 15mdirect
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21:55 - 10:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mdirect
R10 947Condor
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 26
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
27h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:55 - 8:20FRA  Frankfurt am Main-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 963Etihad Airways
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 26
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9:50 - 12:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
27h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:55 - 8:20FRA  Frankfurt am Main-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 979Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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19:00 - 5:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
10h 35mdirect
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22:00 - 9:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 40mdirect
R11 075Lufthansa
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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13:15 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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15:00 - 17:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R11 187Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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13:15 - 14:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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15:00 - 17:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R11 203Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Frankfurt am Main flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Frankfurt am Main with more confidence.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Frankfurt am Main at R13 443 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R14 740.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Frankfurt am Main with an average price of R11 971 return.
  • July (R15 172) and June (R14 740) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

Morning flights to Frankfurt am Main are the cheapest at R12 275 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R14 356.

When are flights to Frankfurt am Main the cheapest?

Flights to Frankfurt am Main are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Frankfurt am Main

Low season

February

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R4 753
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport

When to book flights to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Frankfurt am Main, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Frankfurt am Main?

    Lufthansa operates the most flights from South Africa to Frankfurt am Main at 13 per week, while Condor is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Frankfurt am Main. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Frankfurt am Main?

    Flights to Frankfurt am Main arrive at: Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN).

  • Which airports serve Frankfurt am Main and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Frankfurt am Main can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of Frankfurt am Main include Mannheim City (MHG). This airport is not in Frankfurt am Main itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Frankfurt am Main?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Frankfurt am Main are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R10 931 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Frankfurt am Main is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Frankfurt am Main is around R11 764 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Frankfurt am Main?

    Last-minute fares to Frankfurt am Main – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the average return fare of R13 424.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Frankfurt am Main?

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Frankfurt am Main, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 11% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Frankfurt am Main, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R11 764 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Frankfurt am Main in February. Return fares historically average R11 971 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R2 081 per return. Morning flights to Frankfurt am Main average R12 275 compared to R14 356 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Frankfurt am Main, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Condor includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and South African includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Frankfurt am Main, a few great places to start are Frankfurt City Centre and Frankfurt Central Station. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Frankfurt am Main

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Frankfurt am Main? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3657 reviews
8,4Crew
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

First Class on A380 was an incredible experience with a group of very attentive crew. The only flaw of this flight was the boarding process at Concourse C of DXB where no one was managing the queue. I was at Zone A but arrived when they were already boarding Zone C & D. There was no separate gate for Zone A & B to go through.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Fantastic, the 787-9 is a very beautifully designed plane and it was a pleasure to fly in the Qsuite. The suite did feel slightly smaller than the 777 variant, and the suite door also felt smaller, as I felt more exposed as passengers and crew walked past. Food was too notch, and the service was fantastic. I wish they’d enforce boarding zones more effectively, but otherwise they did really well.

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

Except for the first row in business rest of the seat has less leg space while fully flat

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Lost long time boarding because of a system anticipation done and they took to long to rectify when travel avant told them .

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sat in 16A in the row in front of us. We understood that she was a Turkish Airlines employee from her interaction with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business but was sitting in economy with us. What annoyed us was the extremely loud conversation she had for the majority of the 12 hour flight with two men, one of which was leaning over the chair in front of her. This was annoying as they were so loud that my wife and I could still hear them despite wearing our noise cancelling earphones. No intervention was taken by the cabin crew. Secondly, she ordered some extra meals from the crew, which we believe to have come from business class, for her male friends. Seeing this in economy is very disheartening. Lastly, one of her male friends pulled out an e-cigarette and was only mildly reprimanded by the cabin crew. Overall, we consider this behaviour completely inappropriate of a Turkish Airlines employee. Next time we will book with Emirites, I don’t think that their employees would be allowed to behave in this manner.

I requested a special meal (kosher) several months ahead of the flight . It was listed on the Turkish air website that I had a kosher meal. In-flight, there was no kosher meal. I was not able to eat during the nearly 8-hour flight. There also was no kosher meal on the second leg of the trip. The flight attendants said there was nothing they could do. They had no idea why the kosher meal was not provided. Very bad meal service.

The flight on time, flawless check in and boarding process, the crew was very friendly.

It is ridiculous that Lufthansa weighs your carry-on bags. It's also ridiculous how strict they are about the 50 pound rule when you're flying overseas for nearly 3 weeks. The reality is, that if you book a business or first class ticket you get a $70 luggage allowance. It's bullshit that it's not about safety. It's not about regulation. It's about money. And that pisses me off. Furthermore, under price, which I assume was the travel consolidator for my ticket sold me some bullshit ticket that did not include to check luggage. What a bunch of nonsense. That's a scam. There shouldn't even be a ticket offered to Europe without checked luggage. I don't know how most people are, but now I'm gonna be very skeptical about using KAYAK again and flying Lufthansa. I think maybe it's best I just booked with the airline directly.

Crrew great. Seating space getting worse that worse. Food awful

Flight was delayed by 40min and when we eventually boarded, there was a mad scramble to save time. We were told no hand luggage would be accepted and it must be checked in. I was on a connect flight so wanted my hand luggage with me for the next flight. They were so rude at the gate and didn’t want to let me take my cabin-approved bag on board. I had to go buy a bag and transfer the essentials to take into the double connect flight. Once I was on board I saw there was ample space in overhead bins. I asked to go fetch my bag which was literally outside the aircraft in the walkway. That was not allowed. On board, Lufthansa is actually a low-cost airline for continental flights. Buy your own snacks. This surprised me because they are part of Star Alliance Airlines and on my domestic flight with SAA I received a drink and a snack box with sandwich and dried fruit on a 55min flight. The seat pitch on Lufthansa is also smaller than for the Middle Eastern and Asian airlines so comfort was not great for me who is 1,85cm tall. The third connection with SAA was a dream - friendly staff, quick and easy boarding and overall pleasant experience.

Staff was good on flight - helpful and pleasant. Food was good too. Bathroom situation not good - long waits even though we were in Premium Economy. Transit from previous flight was horrendous in Frankfurt! Aircraft taxied forever after landing, bus ride from plane to airport building was forever, then had to take train to Terminal Z, had to walk miles to get to Security Check, lines were unbelievably long, then further walking to gate. Barely made it even though I had a stopover of 1 hour and 40 minutes!

In business on the top-deck of an overnight transatlantic flight. A family with uncontrolled young children were there too. All night they were running around up and down the walkway while squealing . . .

Lufthansa was great, out of my own financial limitations I had to be in economy, it’s really tough on my back for long haul flights

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

Our entertainment/movie and audio did not work during our flight. Two of our bags did not make it to our final home destination. No personal assistant. Everything is via email/web with no assistance.

Crew and seats were ok. Food was just simply terrible.

The flight was fine, only issue my friend had was how small the seats were, it's a 10 hour flight so it becomes a bit of an issue when you're sort of cramped.

Based on some reviews, my expectations were low. I must say, the experience in Premium Economy was terrific. Comfortable seat, food was good and service was consistently good. I would certainly consider Condor again.

Missed connection due to no fault of our own, rude staff across the board, nearly 4 hrs in line for Condor service desk to ‘rebook’. Paid $5000 just to be lucky enough to get home next day.. will never fly with condor again.

The worst experience with an airline in my 50 years of flying.

The flight left 1.5 hours late but there was no information about the delay. My business class cabinet had two small children who cried much of the trip. Service seemed rushed.

I didn't like breakfast, I prefer plain rolls with butter.

Part of our luggage was lost and we had to wait 48 hours before receiving it. Also someone had to wait in the hotel to get it!!! Frustrating & disappointing

Condor computers constantly shut down. They had to book entire 747 off one computer. Condor does not leave enough time for their own scheduled layovers in Frankfurt. It is not possible to get through customs and to the gate on time. Both trips were a mess. Condor was so bad that they had to book half the people on Lufthansa to complete their journey. I do not recommend Condor for any reason for anyone.

We missed our connecting flight in Frankfurt due to being stuck in the passport line for two hours. Condor said they would not help us because we had a one hour layover which is enough time. When I explained that the line took two hours, they acknowledged that the line is that way but that is the airport and not them. We are now stuck in Frankfurt for two days and it has cost us $500.

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