Which airlines fly to Frankfurt am Main?

When flying to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Lufthansa, Emirates, Condor or Qatar Airways. Depending on what airport in South Africa you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

How long does it take to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Frankfurt am Main you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main takes 10h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main takes 11h 15m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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23:59 - 18:40JNB-FRA

19h 41m1 stop

17:55 - 21:20FRA-JNB

27h 25m1 stop

R10 867KLM

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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Mar 31

10:10 - 22:00JNB-FRA

12h 50m1 stop

19:05 - 10:30FRA-JNB

14h 25m1 stop

R11 021Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

23:35 - 18:00CPT-FRA

19h 25m2 stops

11:55 - 7:30FRA-CPT

18h 35m2 stops

R11 380SWISS

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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29

9:00 - 8:10CPT-FRA

24h 10m2 stops

14:50 - 10:55FRA-CPT

19h 05m2 stops

R11 466SWISS

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Sun, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 26

19:45 - 5:30JNB-FRA

10h 45mdirect

18:15 - 6:40FRA-JNB

12h 25m1 stop

R11 483Lufthansa

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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Mar 31

9:30 - 22:00CPT-FRA

13h 30m1 stop

14:45 - 7:30FRA-CPT

15h 45m1 stop

R11 483Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Nov 25 - Sat, Nov 29

23:35 - 18:00CPT-FRA

19h 25m2 stops

20:40 - 22:05FRA-CPT

24h 25m2 stops

R11 500SWISS

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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7

9:30 - 22:00CPT-FRA

13h 30m1 stop

17:15 - 7:40FRA-CPT

13h 25m1 stop

R11 705Lufthansa

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Tue, Nov 25 - Sat, Nov 29

17:55 - 9:40JNB-FRA

15h 45m1 stop

19:00 - 10:35FRA-JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R11 859Turkish Airlines

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Tue, May 12 - Thu, Jun 18

19:10 - 12:45DUR-FRA

18h 35m1 stop

21:10 - 17:10FRA-DUR

19h 00m1 stop

R16 617Emirates

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Return

Price

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

23:59-18:40

1 stop19h 41m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 31/3

17:55-21:20

1 stop27h 25m

R10 867

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

10:10-22:00

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 17/3

19:05-10:30

1 stop14h 25m

R11 021

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

23:35-18:00

2 stops19h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 29/11

11:55-7:30

2 stops18h 35m

R11 380

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

9:00-8:10

2 stops24h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 26/11

14:50-10:55

2 stops19h 05m

R11 466

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:45-5:30

Nonstop10h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 31/3

18:15-6:40

1 stop12h 25m

R11 483

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

9:30-22:00

1 stop13h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 29/11

14:45-7:30

1 stop15h 45m

R11 483

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

23:35-18:00

2 stops19h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 7/12

20:40-22:05

2 stops24h 25m

R11 500

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

9:30-22:00

1 stop13h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 29/11

17:15-7:40

1 stop13h 25m

R11 705

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

17:55-9:40

1 stop15h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 18/6

19:00-10:35

1 stop15h 35m

R11 859

DurbanFrankfurt am Main

DUR - FRA

DURFRA

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 14/1

19:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 16/1

21:10-17:10

1 stop19h 00m

R16 617

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Frankfurt am Main. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 979. If you’re not able to fly to Frankfurt am Main in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Frankfurt am Main during February average around R12 150.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Frankfurt am Main?

R1 682 is the cheapest deal found on momondo in the last two weeks for a flight to Frankfurt am Main. This flight is from Paris and is 23% cheaper than most flights to Frankfurt am Main. To find the cheapest price to Frankfurt am Main from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Frankfurt am Main is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R14 542. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R17 437. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Frankfurt am Main.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Frankfurt am Main?

Flying to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R12 215 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to Frankfurt am Main are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of R15 971. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Frankfurt am Main?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Frankfurt am Main for around R13 374 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa for as low as R12 612 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO FRANKFURT AM MAIN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	March	11% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main costs on average just R11 979 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO FRANKFURT AM MAIN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	10% more expensive	It costs about R14 854 for flights to Frankfurt am Main from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO FRANKFURT AM MAIN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	274% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Frankfurt am Main from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Frankfurt am Main flight deals and tips

Summary info about Frankfurt am Main flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 092
Best Round-Trip Price	R10 867
Fastest flight time	13h 25m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 092 (Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main).

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The best round-trip flight price to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 867 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main).

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The fastest flight to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa takes 13h 25m (Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main).

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April has the highest demand for flights to Frankfurt am Main, with a 1% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Frankfurt am Main

How far in advance should I book a flight to Frankfurt am Main?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa when booking 57 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Frankfurt am Main for around R13 374 when searching 57 days out.

Is there an alternative airport near Frankfurt am Main?

Mannheim City Airport, Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport, Saarbruecken Ensheim Airport or Karlsruhe Söllingen Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Frankfurt am Main.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest airport near Frankfurt am Main is typically Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, with an average price of R1 282/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Flughafen?

Yes, flights to Flughafen are served by Frankfurt am Main’s Frankfurt am Main airport which is 1,0 km away.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Frankfurt am Main?

Prices for flights to Frankfurt am Main were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Frankfurt am Main?

As of November 2025, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights to Frankfurt am Main.

How old do you have to be to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Frankfurt am Main.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Frankfurt am Main?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Frankfurt am Main may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Frankfurt am Main. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Frankfurt am Main with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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