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Cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 22.36 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.04 GBP
Last checked on Mon 02/11
Distance: 5,405 mi
Frankfurt airports
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)How far from city centre: 7 mi
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Book your Frankfurt to Johannesburg flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg (South Africa) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £368, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Frankfurt to Johannesburg takes roughly 14 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Frankfurt–Johannesburg route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
  • Arrival airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The weather in Johannesburg

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Johannesburg, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 26ºC
  • Lows: down to 4ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: June
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Johannesburg. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?
When you fly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg the average price is £1241. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg is 368 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?
The most popular months to book a flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg are March, April and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?
The best time of the year to go to Johannesburg when flying from Frankfurt depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Johannesburg from Frankfurt in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, August and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Frankfurt - Johannesburg.
How long does the flight take to go from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?
The total flight time between Frankfurt and Johannesburg is of around 22 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,404.78 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Johannesburg compared to Frankfurt?
While in Frankfurt temperatures can reach an average of 18º ºC in summer, Johannesburg can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Johannesburg, compared to the 2º ºC average in Frankfurt.

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