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Cheapest return flight
R11 000
Typical prices: R11 942-R16 926
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
JNB - FRA • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R11 097
Typical prices: R12 503-R17 530
Condor
Mon 1/10Sat 27/10
CPT - FRA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Lufthansa and Condor. Average duration is 11h 26m
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Most flights • 14 per week
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Cheapest • 14% average savings
Most popular
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When to book
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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

 
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Recent return flight deals to Frankfurt

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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8:20 - 8:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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9:20 - 13:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole
R11 000Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 27
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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
R11 097Condor
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 28
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9:50 - 6:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 10m1 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
R11 227Etihad Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18
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9:50 - 18:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
33h 25m1 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
R11 292Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25
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13:25 - 5:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-FRA Frankfurt am Main
17h 20m1 stop Cape Town Intl
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20:15 - 8:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00mdirect
R11 292Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30
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12:35 - 6:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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15:00 - 10:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R11 308Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
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13:15 - 7:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
18h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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15:00 - 10:30FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R11 308Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:40 - 9:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:55 - 22:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R11 438KLM
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:40 - 9:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
25h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:55 - 22:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R11 471KLM
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13
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17:40 - 6:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 20mdirect
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19:30 - 7:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 55mdirect
R11 601Condor
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is the cheapest route at R11 000 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

A return flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport costs R13 629 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 298, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R13 500.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport at R13 648 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R14 948.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport with an average price of R12 153 return.
•July (R15 403) and June (R14 980) 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 Airport?

Morning flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport are the cheapest at R12 462 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R14 542.

What is a good deal for flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Flights under R11 942 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 773.

When are flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

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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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Frankfurt 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 Airport, 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 Airport?

    Lufthansa operates the most flights from South Africa to Frankfurt am Main Airport at 14 per week, and for this route Lufthansa is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • 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.

  • How long are direct flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Frankfurt am Main Airport varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport: 10h 35m
    • from Cape Town: 11h 25m

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

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R11 000 return

  • How many flights serve Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport receives 3 flights per day and 23 per week from across the world. Cape Town has the most flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport with 14 weekly flights.

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

    A good deal on a flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around R11 942 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 Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Frankfurt am Main Airport – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the average return fare of R13 629.

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

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Airport, 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 Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R11 942 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 Airport in February. Return fares historically average R12 153 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 080 per return. Morning flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport average R12 462 compared to R14 542 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 Airport, 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Frankfurt

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Frankfurt? 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 3662 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
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Boarding is messy, business class no priority line Delay is departure.. hot in cabin

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Boarding is messy, business class no priority line Delay is departure.. hot in cabin

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

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.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

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.

Overall good but staff in the place looked extremely tired after 8hrs in 14 hrs journey and then service was cut short and response time for calls increased in later part of flight. Food was ok not astonishing

The Crew was Very Nice but the food was Very Disappointing - the seats were Very Uncomfortable

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.

Lufthansa was great. Crew on board excellent. Frankfort passport control horrible it took about two hours to get through. After waiting in line for hours there was a discussion with the passenger in front of me that was taking forever. The couple behind me had a connecting flight to Turkey in 30 minutes and asked border control officer of her situation and the control officer told the couple in a nasty tone if you don’t like it you can go to another line which would have surely made her miss the flight. Border patrol officers were not helpful. Finally made it through I had to exit and reentry for security check for my connecting flight which Lufthansa changed gates and I had to run to get to A60. Which it seemed 2 kilometers to get to but I made it. If i fid not have 2.5 hrs layover i would have missed my connecting flight to Milan. Not sure if I will fly through Frankfort in the future.

3 4 3 seats are cruel, the average person should be able to fit in the seats and this was not the case. I was at an angle for hours just to remain in my seat .

This was a "cattle car" flight loaded with the tightest seats I've ever flown internationally. I will try hard never to fly Discover Airlines again.

Lost our luggage, now two days and four $30 each taxi trips to airport and long lines in taxi queue because Lufthansa didn’t get it right, by not recognizing new delays between flights caused byEU new lengthy crossing requirements for non EU travelers, so luggage lost because traditionally methodical and orderly Germans not paying attention.

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

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.

The flights & staffs were great. However, Frankfurt passport control was terrible: long line, unsupportive airport staff, I would have missed the flight to SFO had not my fellow travelers let me get to the head of the line. An hour and 40 min connection time is way too optimistic for getting into (out of) Schengen area. A 3 hour layover time would be safer but not without some stress.

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.

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