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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from R8 136

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 355

One-way from

R8 136

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R19 564

Good round-trip deal

R20 803 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 818 or less
8/5-18/5
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  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 35m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R30 090 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 627 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thu 8/521:45FRA - CPT
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/512:55CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R12 355
Wed 3/1217:15FRA - CPT
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Wed 24/1218:30CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4R13 131
Thu 4/1221:55FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Wed 17/1218:15CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 10mCondor
Deal found 14/4R13 471
Wed 7/516:30FRA - CPT
1 stop17h 30mSWISS
Sun 18/58:40CPT - FRA
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Deal found 14/4R13 717
Wed 14/515:05FRA - CPT
1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/516:35CPT - FRA
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/4R14 663
Sun 25/510:15FRA - CPT
1 stop34h 55mKLM
Tue 10/623:15CPT - FRA
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 14/4R15 155
Wed 28/59:35FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 11/613:00CPT - FRA
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R15 893

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Frankfurt

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/5

21:45-13:50

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

12:55-5:15

1 stop16h 20m

R12 355

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/6

22:15-9:30

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

18:05-5:20

Nonstop11h 15m

R13 528

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/5

16:30-10:00

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

8:40-13:55

1 stop29h 15m

R13 717

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 14/5

15:05-11:50

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

16:35-21:00

1 stop28h 25m

R14 663

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 25/5

10:15-21:10

1 stop34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

23:15-18:40

1 stop19h 25m

R15 155

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 28/5

9:35-10:50

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

13:00-14:35

1 stop25h 35m

R15 893

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/5

15:15-11:35

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

18:25-13:15

1 stop18h 50m

R17 634

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 25/4

20:00-22:35

1 stop26h 35m

R8 136

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/5

22:15-9:30

Nonstop11h 15m

R9 706

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 23/4

18:20-10:00

1 stop15h 40m

R12 771

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FRA to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Air France from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 435 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 578 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 196 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Frankfurt am Main; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R13 528. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SWISS and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R13 717 and R14 663, respectively. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    R9 706 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and KLM, with prices starting from R12 771 and R13 112, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Consider Condor (95%), ANA (86%) or United Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 581. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R10 009 on average our data indicates R16 366 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Frankfurt to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR7 619AverageR21 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR10 720AverageR18 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR13 661AverageR20 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 075AverageR18 778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR14 342AverageR21 605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 423AverageR16 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 269AverageR18 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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