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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 5:53
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 6:38.

The flight takes about 10h 53m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 10h 53m, covering 13.976 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from 655 € to 878 €, with an average of 739 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 655 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the 739 € route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 522 € return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with 832 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 58 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 747-8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 613 € to 2.568 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• Lufthansa
• South African

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 384 €, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 40m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 703 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 798 €, a difference of 95 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Condor

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 39m, compared to 13h 50m via Zurich (ZRH) and 14h 44m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 1 hour behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Festhalle, Jahrhunderthalle, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Condor: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.