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.

R5 604 Cheap Flights to Frankfurt am Main in 2025/26

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16:10 - 7:00DUR-FRA

15h 50m1 stop

20:15 - 11:35FRA-DUR

14h 20m1 stop

R9 187Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

10:10 - 22:00JNB-FRA

12h 50m1 stop

18:15 - 10:30FRA-JNB

15h 15m1 stop

R10 712Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 26

23:59 - 17:55JNB-FRA

18h 56m1 stop

18:30 - 22:05FRA-JNB

26h 35m1 stop

R10 832KLM

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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

13:05 - 8:50CPT-FRA

19h 45m1 stop

15:15 - 11:35FRA-CPT

20h 20m1 stop

R12 237Emirates

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Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2

13:40 - 19:20CPT-FRA

30h 40m1 stop

14:30 - 16:45FRA-CPT

25h 15m1 stop

R12 460Emirates

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2

18:45 - 5:35CPT-FRA

11h 50mdirect

22:15 - 11:00FRA-CPT

11h 45mdirect

R12 837Lufthansa

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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2

19:45 - 5:30JNB-FRA

10h 45mdirect

22:00 - 9:30FRA-JNB

10h 30mdirect

R12 889Lufthansa

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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

20:45 - 7:00JNB-FRA

11h 15mdirect

19:45 - 7:45FRA-JNB

11h 00mdirect

R13 591Condor

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Thu, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 7

7:00 - 13:20DUR-FRA

31h 20m2 stops

22:15 - 10:55FRA-DUR

35h 40m2 stops

R19 521Qatar Airways

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 28

7:00 - 13:20DUR-FRA

31h 20m2 stops

9:15 - 10:55FRA-DUR

24h 40m2 stops

R20 481Qatar Airways

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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 29

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DurbanFrankfurt am Main

DUR - FRA

DURFRA

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 20/11

16:10-7:00

1 stop15h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 24/11

20:15-11:35

1 stop14h 20m

R9 187

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

10:10-22:00

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 26/11

18:15-10:30

1 stop15h 15m

R10 712

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-17:55

1 stop18h 56m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/2

18:30-22:05

1 stop26h 35m

R10 832

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:05-8:50

1 stop19h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 2/5

15:15-11:35

1 stop20h 20m

R12 237

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

13:40-19:20

1 stop30h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/12

14:30-16:45

1 stop25h 15m

R12 460

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/11

18:45-5:35

Nonstop11h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/12

22:15-11:00

Nonstop11h 45m

R12 837

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:45-5:30

Nonstop10h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/2

22:00-9:30

Nonstop10h 30m

R12 889

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

20:45-7:00

Nonstop11h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/1

19:45-7:45

Nonstop11h 00m

R13 591

DurbanFrankfurt am Main

DUR - FRA

DURFRA

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 6/12

7:00-13:20

2 stops31h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 28/12

22:15-10:55

2 stops35h 40m

R19 521

DurbanFrankfurt am Main

DUR - FRA

DURFRA

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 6/12

7:00-13:20

2 stops31h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 29/12

9:15-10:55

2 stops24h 40m

R20 481

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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 R12 049. 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 169.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Frankfurt am Main?

R1 685 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 612. 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 483. 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 247 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 R16 013. 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 413 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 871 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 R12 049 in March
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO FRANKFURT AM MAIN FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	July	10% more expensive	It costs about R14 877 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	312% 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	R5 604
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 187
Fastest flight time	18h 05m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 604 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R9 187 (Durban King Shaka Intl to Frankfurt am Main).

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The fastest flight to Frankfurt am Main from South Africa takes 18h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 413 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 284/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 October 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?

Flights to Frankfurt am Main with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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