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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from R10 664

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 282

One-way from

R10 664

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R16 513
Qatar Airways
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  • 19/4-11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 30m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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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 17 January 2025.

Sat 19/421:40FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/513:00CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R12 282
Wed 19/1122:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mLufthansa
Wed 10/129:30CPT - FRA
1 stop23h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R12 714
Tue 4/210:35FRA - CPT
1 stop29h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 11/212:35CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 996
Fri 24/16:55FRA - CPT
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Fri 7/28:05CPT - FRA
1 stop26h 30mKLM
Deal found 17/1R13 053
Mon 3/39:40FRA - CPT
1 stop19h 50mAir France
Sun 30/38:30CPT - FRA
1 stop24h 30mAir France
Deal found 16/1R13 203
Sun 23/321:35FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 3/413:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R13 598
Thu 16/121:55FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Fri 31/118:15CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 10mCondor
Deal found 16/1R13 974
Tue 4/311:55FRA - CPT
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 20/317:15CPT - FRA
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 633
Tue 4/320:45FRA - CPT
1 stop24h 10mSWISS
Tue 13/519:00CPT - FRA
2 stops20h 35mSWISS
Deal found 16/1R14 821

Find flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 19/4

21:40-9:35

Nonstop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:00-14:35

1 stop25h 35m

R12 282

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/2

10:35-17:25

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

12:35-13:20

1 stop25h 45m

R12 996

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/3

12:00-6:30

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

2:30-16:40

1 stop15h 10m

R13 053

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 29/1

6:55-21:30

1 stop13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/2

8:05-22:25

1 stop15h 20m

R13 072

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 17/3

21:35-13:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

13:50-5:45

1 stop16h 55m

R13 090

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 27/3

21:55-10:50

Nonstop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/4

17:10-5:25

Nonstop12h 15m

R14 350

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/6

22:15-9:30

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/6

18:05-5:20

Nonstop11h 15m

R14 463

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 2/5

11:25-11:50

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/5

16:35-10:00

1 stop17h 25m

R14 708

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/3

20:45-21:55

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

19:00-15:35

2 stops20h 35m

R14 821

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 20/2

9:55-12:00

2 stops25h 05m

R10 664

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is 59 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 17 January 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% 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. Monday 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 17 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, KLM and Condor 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
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

South African
7,7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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 3 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R12 996. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air France and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R13 053 and R13 072, respectively. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town for 29% 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?

    R11 097 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air France and KLM, with prices starting from R11 510 and R11 755, respectively.

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

    Consider Condor (91%), United Airlines (48%) or Lufthansa (48%) 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 R3 523. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R11 040 on average our data indicates R17 845 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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CondorCheapestR7 335AverageR17 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 839AverageR18 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR11 900AverageR19 683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 542AverageR16 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 249AverageR17 498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 571AverageR21 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 497AverageR19 233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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