Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main (JNB–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DE2289
DE Condor
339
6:35 PM
SAST TA
6:00 AM+1
CEST
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH573+6
LH Lufthansa
74H
7:00 PM
SAST TA
5:35 AM+1
CEST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SA7573cs
SA South African
74H
7:00 PM
SAST TA
5:35 AM+1
CEST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN7207cs
SN Lynx Air
74H
7:00 PM
SAST TA
5:35 AM+1
CEST
10h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH5423cs
NH All Nippon
74H
7:45 PM
SAST TA
5:30 AM+1
CEST
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7316cs
OS Austrian
74H
7:45 PM
SAST TA
6:30 AM+1
CEST
10h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE2288
DE Condor
339
8:10 PM
CEST T1
7:10 AM+1
SAST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH572+6
LH Lufthansa
74H
10:02 PM
CEST T1
8:07 AM+1
SAST
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 5,400 mi 9h 45m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

JNB–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 5,400 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa Also: NH, OS, SA, SN 7 74H 10h35 NH, OS, SA, SN
DE Condor 5 339 11h25
Aircraft on this route
339 Airbus A330-900neo – DE
74H Boeing 747-8 – LH, NH, OS, SA, SN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DE + LH (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to FRA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,900
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Frankfurt am Main is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
5,400 mi / 8,690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 45m to 11h 25m.
Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

JNB–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance5,400 mi / 8,690 km
Flight time9h 45m to 11h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 12 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: JNB
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 9h 45m to 11h 25m. The route covers 5,400 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Condor and Lufthansa. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from JNB to FRA. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMM, DWC, LOS, ADD, ZRH, NBO, CDG, LUX, LHR, CPT, IST, WDH, CAI, DOH, DXB, ALG, AMS, MUC, GRU, IAD, MRU, ATL, AUH, SIN, EWR, HKG and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FRA to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to FRA

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Condor and Lufthansa. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JNB to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to FRA ranges from 9 hours 45 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,400 miles (8,690 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.