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$352+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FRA
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in March or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 October 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$646
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$352
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$809

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$576 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 10, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:45 pmJNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mLufthansa
Mon 11/2410:00 pmFRA - JNB
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 10/9$646
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1311:15 pmJNB - FRA
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Wed 10/225:55 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/9$653
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:45 pmJNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mLufthansa
Sat 11/223:15 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/9$656
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:15 pmJNB - FRA
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Mon 11/2412:00 pmFRA - JNB
2 stops21h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/9$660
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:15 pmJNB - FRA
1 stop13h 00mSWISS
Wed 11/192:50 pmFRA - JNB
2 stops18h 40mSWISS
Deal found 10/8$661
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:00 pmJNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Mon 11/32:15 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 10/9$672
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:15 pmJNB - FRA
2 stops19h 50mSWISS
Tue 11/2512:00 pmFRA - JNB
2 stops21h 30mSWISS
Deal found 10/8$696
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:15 pmJNB - FRA
2 stops19h 50mSWISS
Sat 11/228:45 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop12h 45mSWISS
Deal found 10/9$700
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:00 pmJNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 35mLufthansa
Mon 10/209:55 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/8$706

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

7:45 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 11/22

3:15 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 50m

$656

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

8:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/23

7:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop14h 25m

$660

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

8:15 pm-8:15 am

1 stop13h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/25

2:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops18h 40m

$661

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/9

7:45 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 11/22

10:00 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$696

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/8

10:20 pm-7:35 am

1 stop34h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 11/15

9:40 am-5:35 am

1 stop18h 55m

$706

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/21

7:00 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop10h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/4

10:00 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$727

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/8

9:50 am-6:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/23

9:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 00m

$733

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

9:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 11/23

9:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 00m

$733

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

9:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 11/21

9:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 30m

$733

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

9:50 am-6:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/17

9:50 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 30m

$736

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to Frankfurt in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Frankfurt

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on October 3, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $445). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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 JNB to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 10, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

The best insider tips for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and two checked bags on international flights.


United's Polaris Class features lie-flat seats, Saks bedding, and exclusive lounge access.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Allegris cabins offer enhanced comfort with 31-inch pitch and adjustable headrests.


Consider Lufthansa's Sleeper's Row for extra space on long-haul flights, available at check-in.

Read more about Lufthansaby Blane Bachelor
Airports
JNB

Arrive at JNB 3 hours ahead due to potentially long security lines, ensuring you don't miss your flight.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
FRA

For quick city access, take the S8 or S9 trains from FRA to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, departing every 15 minutes.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa and FRA

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

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Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated October 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa and Condor from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,463 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Louise,Sep 2025

HER - FRA

Discover airlines is a budget airline, which has you pay for everything. On a flight that was just over 3 hrs, they offered one glass of water. You pay for everything else.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,463 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,463 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Louise,Sep 2025

HER - FRA

Discover airlines is a budget airline, which has you pay for everything. On a flight that was just over 3 hrs, they offered one glass of water. You pay for everything else.
Condor
6.4
Okay
375 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,463 reviews

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Louise,Sep 2025

HER - FRA

Discover airlines is a budget airline, which has you pay for everything. On a flight that was just over 3 hrs, they offered one glass of water. You pay for everything else.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A quick flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport can take about 10h 45m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $656. Airlines will cover a distance of 5396 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is Condor. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $590 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at $687. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are Air Canada (92%), Austrian Airlines (92%) and ANA (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $390. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $626 on average, our data indicates $644 when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Frankfurt 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $445). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Frankfurt

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$590Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$687Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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