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$329+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — FRA
ago. 31 — sep. 71
dom. 8/31
dom. 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 agosto 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$659
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$329
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$872

Good round-trip deal

$737 or less

Good one-way deal

$550 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 agosto 26, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
dom. 12/77:45 pmJNB - FRA
Nonstop10h 45mLufthansa
mar. 12/3010:00 pmFRA - JNB
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 8/26$659
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/239:50 amJNB - FRA
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
mar. 9/3010:00 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/26$679
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:50 pmJNB - FRA
1 stop22h 55mAir France
mié. 10/2912:00 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop22h 50mAir France
Deal found 8/25$684
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
jue. 9/2511:15 pmJNB - FRA
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/2912:00 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/26$688
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/159:50 amJNB - FRA
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
mié. 9/2411:20 amFRA - JNB
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/26$699
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/189:50 amJNB - FRA
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
dom. 9/2111:20 amFRA - JNB
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/26$700
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/710:25 amJNB - FRA
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
mar. 12/309:10 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop18h 25mEmirates
Deal found 8/26$701
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/199:50 amJNB - FRA
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
lun. 9/2210:00 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/26$719
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/189:50 amJNB - FRA
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
vie. 9/2611:20 amFRA - JNB
1 stop21h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/26$720
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
jue. 9/117:35 pmJNB - FRA
1 stop24h 20mSWISS
lun. 9/158:45 pmFRA - JNB
1 stop12h 35mSWISS
Deal found 8/26$725

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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

dom. 12/7

7:45 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop10h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 12/30

10:00 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$659

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/23

9:50 am-7:00 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 9/30

10:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

$679

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/25

6:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 10/29

12:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 50m

$684

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/25

11:15 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 10/29

12:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 50m

$688

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 2/10

8:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 2/24

12:00 pm-10:30 am

2 stops21h 30m

$699

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/10

1:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop19h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

vie. 10/17

11:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$699

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/17

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 9/22

11:20 am-8:30 am

1 stop21h 10m

$699

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/15

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 9/21

10:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop34h 30m

$699

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/17

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 9/21

11:20 am-8:20 am

1 stop21h 00m

$699

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/16

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 9/22

10:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

$699

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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
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

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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

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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

Paul Rubio

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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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Frankfurt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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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 August 22, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,091). 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 agosto 26, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 agosto 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, 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.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Crew

7.8

Food

6.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 19
2.0
Mediocre

Johannes,Jun 2025

ROB - ACC

Needed to be re-booked from our original itinerary and pay hotel out of own pocket. This was not even a Kenya airways flight but ASKY. Causing a 12 hour layover in Accra. No fun.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Crew

7.8

Food

6.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 19
2.0
Mediocre

Johannes,Jun 2025

ROB - ACC

Needed to be re-booked from our original itinerary and pay hotel out of own pocket. This was not even a Kenya airways flight but ASKY. Causing a 12 hour layover in Accra. No fun.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,359 reviews
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Crew

7.8

Food

6.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 19
2.0
Mediocre

Johannes,Jun 2025

ROB - ACC

Needed to be re-booked from our original itinerary and pay hotel out of own pocket. This was not even a Kenya airways flight but ASKY. Causing a 12 hour layover in Accra. No fun.
Condor
6.3
Okay
356 reviews
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
280 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Crew

7.8

Food

6.5

Overall

6.9

Boarding

7.1

Reviews

1 / 19
2.0
Mediocre

Johannes,Jun 2025

ROB - ACC

Needed to be re-booked from our original itinerary and pay hotel out of own pocket. This was not even a Kenya airways flight but ASKY. Causing a 12 hour layover in Accra. No fun.

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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 $659. 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 $597 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, starting at $639 and $687 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are Qatar Airways ($329), Etihad Airways ($364), and Turkish Airlines ($403).

  • 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 (95%), Austrian Airlines (95%) and ANA (95%).

  • 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 $495. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $716 on average our data indicates $1,828 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,091). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Frankfurt

Discover the top 3 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 agosto 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$597Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$639Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LufthansaCheapest$687Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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