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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £493

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — JNB
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in January or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£524

One-way from

£493

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£628
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 10/6-1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg
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High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2025.

Tue 10/620:45FRA - JNB
1 stop12h 35mSWISS
Tue 1/719:35JNB - FRA
1 stop24h 20mSWISS
Deal found 14/1£524
Tue 6/522:05FRA - JNB
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Wed 21/519:00JNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 15/1£527
Tue 4/318:15FRA - JNB
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/310:10JNB - FRA
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£533
Thu 3/407:00FRA - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Thu 10/423:15JNB - FRA
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 14/1£557
Tue 17/622:05FRA - JNB
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/714:30JNB - FRA
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/1£558
Thu 30/110:05FRA - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/209:55JNB - FRA
1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/1£582
Mon 5/518:45FRA - JNB
1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/517:50JNB - FRA
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/1£587
Mon 20/115:15FRA - JNB
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 3/220:00JNB - FRA
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/1£596
Mon 26/520:30FRA - JNB
Nonstop11h 00mCondor
Tue 10/617:50JNB - FRA
Nonstop11h 25mCondor
Deal found 15/1£598
Sun 22/611:00FRA - JNB
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Fri 18/722:20JNB - FRA
1 stop21h 45mEmirates
Deal found 14/1£643

Find flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo within your budget

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Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 10/6

20:45-09:20

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

19:35-19:55

1 stop24h 20m

£524

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 6/5

22:05-08:35

Nonstop10h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

19:00-05:35

Nonstop10h 35m

£527

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/3

18:15-10:25

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/3

10:10-22:05

1 stop12h 55m

£533

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/4

07:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

23:15-18:40

1 stop19h 25m

£557

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 17/6

22:05-13:05

1 stop15h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/7

14:30-06:25

1 stop15h 55m

£558

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 30/1

10:05-08:35

1 stop21h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

09:55-06:30

1 stop21h 35m

£582

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/5

18:45-10:35

1 stop15h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/5

17:50-12:15

1 stop18h 25m

£587

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 30/1

10:35-03:55

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

13:20-06:50

1 stop18h 30m

£596

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 26/5

20:30-07:30

Nonstop11h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

17:50-05:15

Nonstop11h 25m

£598

Frankfurt am MainJohannesburg

FRA - JNB

FRAJNB

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 22/6

11:00-05:30

1 stop18h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

22:20-20:05

1 stop21h 45m

£643

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt to OR Tambo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 January 2025.

The most flights from FRA to JNB are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 15 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about KLM, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,751 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,596 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,198 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £524 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at £527 and £557 round-trip. SWISS is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £493. Users have also found prices from £509 and £516 on Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Consider Condor (63%), Austrian Airlines (57%) or ANA (57%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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