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8698 km
Distance
Flight prices to Johannesburg
$837 – $837
Price range (Roundtrip)
Direct flights to Johannesburg
and 3 more airlines
Weather now
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+82°F
Clear sky
Airports
GCJ
26km
HLA
32km
JNB
21km
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Flight prices from Frankfurt to Johannesburg
Typically the return flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg costs about that much:
From:
Frankfurt
Munich
Berlin
Hannover
~$837
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$837
Average price
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Our users typically choose flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg within this price range. If you come across prices over $837, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
Which is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Frankfurt to Johannesburg flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $441 to $442. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be August with a price range of $453 – $458.
Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg with other routes:
Above average
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Price per kilometer
Flight prices to Johannesburg ($837 – $837) are above average compared to other destinations.
Select dates to search flights to Johannesburg
Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Johannesburg:
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Direct flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg
There are 7 airlines that fly directly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg: Air Canada, Condor, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, South African Airways, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines if you are departing from Frankfurt. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Frankfurt Airport. Most airlines arrive to O. R. Tambo International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Monday.
Airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg
Austrian Airlines
FRA
JNB
SU
MO
TU
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TH
FR
SA
United Airlines
FRA
JNB
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.
Airlines that have connecting flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg
There are 10 other airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg, including Airbus Transport International, Air France Hop, British Airways, Helvetic Airways and others.
Airbus Transport International
Air France Hop
British Airways
Helvetic Airways
Air France
Airports in Johannesburg and Frankfurt
Johannesburg has 4 airports and Frankfurt has 3 airports.
Johannesburg
Frankfurt
Grand Central Airport (GCJ)
26 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Taxi--
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Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
32 km from Johannesburg city center.
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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
21 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Taxi~20 min.
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Train~30 min.
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Shuttle~20 min.
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Rand Airport (QRA)
11 km from Johannesburg city center.
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Which airport in Johannesburg is better?
The closest airport to Johannesburg city center is Rand Airport (QRA) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a shuttle from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), trip will take 20 min. Most airlines like Air Canada, Condor, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, South African Airways, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines with direct flights are flying to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Planning a trip from Frankfurt to Johannesburg? Check the weather
9 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:
Today, 11 November
+82°F
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Clear sky
3 m/s
29 %
Thu, 12 November
+86°F
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Few clouds
2 m/s
23 %
Fri, 13 November
+88°F
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Few clouds
2 m/s
24 %
Sat, 14 November
+75°F
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Shower rain
0 m/s
44 %
Sun, 15 November
+77°F
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Shower rain
4 m/s
54 %
Mon, 16 November
+77°F
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Shower rain
3 m/s
46 %
Tue, 17 November
+75°F
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Rain
5 m/s
56 %
Wed, 18 November
+68°F
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Rain
6 m/s
64 %
Thu, 19 November
+66°F
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Shower rain
3 m/s
69 %
How expensive is Johannesburg?
Johannesburg prices compared to Frankfurt:
Johannesburg is in average 46% cheaper than Frankfurt. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Utilities (0%) and Clothing (-19%).
Some Price Examples (vs Frankfurt):
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Food
-49.23%
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$11.11 vs $15.71
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$55.55 vs $78.55
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McMeal at McDonalds
$5.56 vs $12.57
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Cappuccino (regular)
$2.57 vs $4.59
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.38 vs $4.27
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 vs $3.62
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.46 vs $1.47
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.32 vs $1.95
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.90 vs $3.66
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.76 vs $13.81
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.83 vs $9.60
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Banana (1kg)
$2.07 vs $2.66
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$6.95 vs $7.85
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.88 vs $1.12
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Transport
-32.55%
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Utilities
-0.12%
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Sports
-44.61%
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Childcare
-56.13%
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Clothing
-19.40%
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Rent
-56.96%
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Buy
-87.14%
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Salaries
-63.91%
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Johannesburg in average is 46% cheaper
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The biggest difference is Buy, Salaries, Rent prices.
FAQ
Flying from Frankfurt to Johannesburg? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Johannesburg has?
There are 4 of airports in Johannesburg: Grand Central Airport, Lanseria International Airport, O. R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport. The closest one is Rand Airport which is 11 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Frankfurt and Johannesburg?
A passenger flying direct from Frankfurt to Johannesburg will travel around 8698 km.
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How much does it cost to fly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?
The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct or stop-over flight.
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What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?
On average you could expect +48°F in June to +70°F in November. Currently, it is Clear sky and +82°F in Johannesburg.
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Is there a direct connection between Frankfurt and Johannesburg?
Yes, there are direct flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg. You can fly to Johannesburg 7 days a week: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Sunday, Friday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Frankfurt to Johannesburg: Air Canada, Condor, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, South African Airways, Brussels Airlines, United Airlines.
Johannesburg guide
Johannesburg themes
This is what Johannesburg is known for:
Location
Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 8698 km away from Frankfurt:
Johannesburg time zone
Johannesburg jest o 1 godzinę przed Frankfurt, gdzie teraz jest 07:00
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07:00 (CET +1)Time in Johannesburg right now
Currency and exchange rate
100 South African Rand equals 6.06 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1651.46 South African Rand.
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R100 = $6.06Exchange rate
Visa to South Africa
No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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Visa-freeFor US citizens
Language in South Africa
Official language in South Africa is Afrikaans, English, Ndebele. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
Afrikaans, English, Ndebele
Official language
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Knowledge of English
Safety
Make sure to prepare when going to Johannesburg and take measures for your personal safety³.
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Potentially dangerous
Air Quality
Johannesburg generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: moderate
Johannesburg pros and cons
About Avionero
Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Johannesburg.
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We do not track you to raise prices
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