Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt have represented approximately 18.1% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt has a median duration of 10 hours and 35 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 18 hours and 10 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 8690 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights?

Given that price fluctuations for Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights are historically frequent, setting a price alert is advisable. This route is classified as one with frequent price changes. Monitoring prices can help travelers identify opportune moments to book their flights.

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Johannesburg to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $445. Other budget-friendly options include April, with a median fare of $586, and May, where the median price is $692. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce costs.

Right now, fares for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt typically range from $741–$1650, with a median price of $1164. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, making it a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 42% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating frequent opportunities for savings, and new deals appear almost daily.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, with only 18.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that are not direct, travelers can expect to make two or more connections to reach Frankfurt from Johannesburg.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Frankfurt takes approximately 30h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries, as most flights on this route are not direct. Travelers should factor in this extended travel time when planning their trip.

The distance between Johannesburg and Frankfurt is approximately 8690 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the longer journey times and the typical need for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Regular price: $775 - $1,356

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is between $775 and $1356. The current lowest deal is $626 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Nov 5-Nov 18.

now $626

Low $775

High $1,356

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is January, with a median price of $445. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1744. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $445

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,744

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Etihad Airways

$1,217

$776

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,025

$814

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,026

$820

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,131

$789

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,087

$744

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,019

$814

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$1,227 → $728

41%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$1,222 → $742

39%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$1,188 → $765

36%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,160 → $762

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Johannesburg - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from JNB to FRA are below the typical level, with 42% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, January ($445), April ($586), and May ($692) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 30h 45m

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is 30 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 18.1% of recent flights from JNB to FRA are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst is one airline that offers direct flights on the JNB to FRA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from JNB to FRA are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$615

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$613

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of international and domestic flights.

📍 ~150 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$815

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Nov 13

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Nov 22

Frankfurt, Germany

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$3,169

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Nov 11

Frankfurt, Germany

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$3,129

$1,487

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Oct 14

Frankfurt, Germany

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$3,075

$1,456

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From JNB

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Oct 21

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$3,075

$1,491

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Oct 19

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,020

$1,488

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Oct 19

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,069

$1,504

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Oct 25

Frankfurt, Germany

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$3,073

$1,612

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Oct 19

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,053

$1,615

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Oct 21

Frankfurt, Germany

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$3,069

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Jan 24

Frankfurt, Germany

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$3,437

$1,665

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From JNB

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Nov 18

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,147

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, booking flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt 7-13 days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices. During this period, the average price was around $699. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $1404. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days typically show a higher average price of $714.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt was considered to be $741 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1164. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1650 or less. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt have been January, April, and May. January typically sees a median price of $445, while April has a median of $586, and May's median is $692. The annual median price for this route is $1164, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Regular price: $775 - $1,356

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is between $775 and $1356. The current lowest deal is $626 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Nov 5-Nov 18.

now $626

Low $775

High $1,356

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

January

Cheapest

Flights from $445

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,744

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Etihad Airways

$1,217

$776

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,025

$814

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,026

$820

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,131

$789

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,087

$744

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,019

$814

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$1,227 → $728

41%

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$1,222 → $742

39%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

$1,188 → $765

36%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,160 → $762

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Johannesburg - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from JNB to FRA are below the typical level, with 42% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Historically, January ($445), April ($586), and May ($692) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 30h 45m

The median flight duration from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is 30 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 18.1% of recent flights from JNB to FRA are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst is one airline that offers direct flights on the JNB to FRA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from JNB to FRA are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a good option for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$615

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$613

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of international and domestic flights.

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,147

$1,668

Save $1,479

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Johannesburg to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Johannesburg - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 30h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

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Nov 22

Nov 11

Oct 14

Oct 21

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Oct 19

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

How early should I book Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights?

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Johannesburg to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Johannesburg - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices

Typical flight duration is 30h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Nov 13

Nov 22

Nov 11

Oct 14

Oct 21

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 25

Oct 19

Oct 21

Jan 24

Nov 18

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

How early should I book Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?