Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 18.1% of flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers can often find options with or without connections on this route.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Frankfurt?

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt has a duration of 10 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 8690 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median flight time of 18 hours and 10 minutes. Travel times can vary based on the number of connections.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to track changes and potentially secure a better fare.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

2026-09-15 – 2026-09-21
JNB - Frankfurt
92% AI deal score
$1,044
$663
Round trip
2026-09-16 – 2026-09-29
JNB - Frankfurt
92% AI deal score
$1,000
$663
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-23
JNB - Frankfurt
92% AI deal score
$897
$665
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2026-10-20 – 2026-10-28
JNB - Frankfurt
91% AI deal score
$876
$678
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-29
JNB - Frankfurt
91% AI deal score
$857
$679
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2027-01-18 – 2027-01-25
JNB - Frankfurt
94% AI deal score
$1,121
$679
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2026-07-22 – 2026-08-16
JNB - Frankfurt
93% AI deal score
$989
$679
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2026-07-29 – 2026-08-12
JNB - Frankfurt
93% AI deal score
$1,021
$679
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2026-07-22 – 2026-08-17
JNB - Frankfurt
93% AI deal score
$989
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2026-07-27 – 2026-08-20
JNB - Frankfurt
93% AI deal score
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Johannesburg to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $445. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $586, and May, where the median fare is $692. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for this route typically range from $741 to $1,650, with a median price of $1,164. Right now, fares to Frankfurt are below the typical level, presenting a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 42% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are relatively common for this route. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you catch them.

Most itineraries for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt 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 stopovers. This means that while direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, including connections, takes approximately 30 hours and 45 minutes. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route. Given that most flights involve at least one stopover, the overall travel time is extended beyond the direct flight duration.

The distance between Johannesburg and Frankfurt is approximately 8,690 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul flight, indicating a significant journey across continents. Such a distance typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Regular price: $854 - $1,538

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

The regular price range for this route is between $854 and $1538. The current lowest deal is $645 with Safair, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 29.

now $645

Low $854

High $1,538

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are cheapest in January, with a median price of $445. The most expensive month to fly 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

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$994

$726

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,004

$763

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,076

$687

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,045

$726

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,018

$726

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Turkish Airlines

$1,002

$762

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 31

$1,319 → $716

46%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,266 → $707

44%

15 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 30

$1,319 → $776

41%

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

$1,255 → $720

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt

Johannesburg - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are below the typical level, with 42% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $445.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 30h 45m long

The typical flight duration from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is 30h 45m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 81.9% of all flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals appear frequently on this route, with 42% of recent fares classified as good prices.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the primary airport for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.

📍 ~25 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$667

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a primary gateway to Frankfurt, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$666

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of flights, offering an alternative to Frankfurt.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail, but requires additional travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$696

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

91% AI deal score

$3,764

$2,382

Save $1,382

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $699. Booking 0-6 days out typically sees an average price of $714. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, reaching an average of $1404 for bookings made 60+ days before departure.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is considered to be $741 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $1164. Prices can go higher, with 75% of flights costing $1650 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt are January, April, and May. In January, the median price was $445, while in April it was $586, and in May it was $692. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1164.

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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: $854 - $1,538

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

The regular price range for this route is between $854 and $1538. The current lowest deal is $645 with Safair, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 29.

now $645

Low $854

High $1,538

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

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$994

$726

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,004

$763

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,076

$687

One-way

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,045

$726

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,018

$726

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Frankfurt

Johannesburg (JNB) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Turkish Airlines

$1,002

$762

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 31

$1,319 → $716

46%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,266 → $707

44%

15 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 30

$1,319 → $776

41%

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

$1,255 → $720

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Frankfurt