Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main (JNB–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JNB–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 5,400 miles in approximately 10h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 74H | 10h46 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| DE Condor | 5 | 339 | 11h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JNB: SAST · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 5:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JNB to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JNB to FRA ranges from 10 hours 46 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,400 miles (8,690 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.