Flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Iberia

FRAJNB

30 Oct - 27 Nov

1 stop, 16h 20m

$863

2 months ago

Iberia

FRAJNB

30 Oct - 27 Nov

1 stop, 16h 20m

$863

2 months ago

Iberia

FRAJNB

30 Oct - 27 Nov

1 stop, 16h 20m

$863

2 months ago

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June

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Flight prices from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

Typically the return flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg costs about that much:

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Flight examples

Here are different examples (return flights) for those prices:

Iberia

In a few months

FRA

JNB

1 stop, 16h 20m

$863

2 months ago

8698 km

Distance

16h 20m

Duration

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 July might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $353 to $373. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be July with a price range of $353 – $373.

Is Johannesburg an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

30 Oct (Fri) - 27 Nov (Fri)30 Oct (Fri) + nights

21:15

FRA

16h 20m

1 stop

13:35

JNB

11:45

JNB

18h 5m

1 stop

05:50

FRA

$863

Found 2 months ago

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

There are 3 airlines that fly directly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg: Lufthansa, South African Airways, Condor 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 Wednesday, Friday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

Lufthansa

FRA

JNB

South African Airways

FRA

JNB

Condor

FRA

JNB

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Frankfurt to Johannesburg, including SWISS, KLM, Iberia, Condor and others.

SWISS

KLM

Iberia

Condor

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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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

32 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

21 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

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Train

~30 min.

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Shuttle

~20 min.

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Subway

3 airlines with direct flights

Rand Airport (QRA)

11 km from Johannesburg city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

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 Lufthansa, South African Airways, Condor with direct flights are flying to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Things to do in Johannesburg

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Johannesburg:

134 reviews

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

527 reviews

Half-Day Tour of Soweto Tour

Day Trips • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

442 reviews

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours

256 reviews

Full Day Pilanesberg Experience in Open Vehicle

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours

156 reviews

Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Day Trips • Kid-Friendly • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Safaris

58 reviews

Safari Flight

Nature and Wildlife • Hot Air Balloon Rides • Safaris • Good for avoiding crowds • Adventure Tours

742 reviews

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

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Planning a trip from Frankfurt to Johannesburg? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Johannesburg looks currently:

Today, 22 June

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+55°F

Rain

3 m/s

57 %

Tue, 23 June

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+61°F

Rain

4 m/s

44 %

Wed, 24 June

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+64°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

34 %

Thu, 25 June

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+61°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

32 %

Fri, 26 June

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+59°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

51 %

Sat, 27 June

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+55°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

41 %

Sun, 28 June

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+57°F

Rain

4 m/s

50 %

Mon, 29 June

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+61°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

37 %

Tue, 30 June

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+61°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

39 %

Wed, 01 July

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+64°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

31 %

Thu, 02 July

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+54°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

56 %

Fri, 03 July

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+52°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

50 %

Sat, 04 July

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+50°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

49 %

Sun, 05 July

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+52°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

46 %

Mon, 06 July

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+54°F

Rain

4 m/s

52 %

Tue, 07 July

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+54°F

Rain

2 m/s

66 %

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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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$11.42 vs $16.14

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$57.08 vs $80.71

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McMeal at McDonalds

$5.71 vs $12.92

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Cappuccino (regular)

$2.64 vs $4.72

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.42 vs $4.38

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.14 vs $3.72

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.50 vs $1.51

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$1.35 vs $2.01

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.98 vs $3.76

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$11.06 vs $14.19

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.02 vs $9.87

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Banana (1kg)

$2.12 vs $2.73

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$7.14 vs $8.07

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.93 vs $1.15

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 long does it take to travel from Frankfurt to Johannesburg?

You should expect a flight time of around 8h 10m – 17h 14m.

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What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?

On average you could expect +50°F in July to +68°F in January. Currently, it is Rain and +55°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 2 days a week: Wednesday, 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: Lufthansa, South African Airways, Condor.

Johannesburg guide

Johannesburg themes

This is what Johannesburg is known for:

Wine

Urbanism

Location

Johannesburg is located in South Africa, 8698 km away from Frankfurt:

Johannesburg time zone

Both Frankfurt and Johannesburg have the same time zone

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18:14

Time in Johannesburg right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 South African Rand equals 6.12 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1634 South African Rand.

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R100 = $6.12

Exchange rate

Visa to South Africa

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For 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

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