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

• Earliest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 07:01
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 08:46.

The flight takes about 10h 46m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 46m, covering 5,396 miles.

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from £548 to £831, with an average of £663 over the past 12 months. Anything below £548 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 1% below the route average of £663. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £431 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with £719 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £49–£75 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.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £435, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Night 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £621 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £714, a difference of £93.

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

• Lufthansa
• Condor

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 14m, compared to 13h 48m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 14h 59m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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.