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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport from R7 436

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — FRA
Apr 18 — Apr 251
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 13 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 090

One-way from

R7 436

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 159

Good round-trip deal

R15 480 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 661 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 25/5-9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 857 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 470 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 April 2025.

Sun 25/523:15CPT - FRA
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/69:45FRA - CPT
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R14 090
Sun 8/613:00CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 21/69:35FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R14 261
Sun 8/618:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Sat 21/622:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 13/4R14 643
Sun 8/613:05CPT - FRA
1 stop31h 00mEmirates
Sat 21/611:00FRA - CPT
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/4R14 738
Fri 13/616:35CPT - FRA
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/615:05FRA - CPT
1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R15 043
Sun 18/58:40CPT - FRA
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Mon 2/620:45FRA - CPT
2 stops20h 00mSWISS
Deal found 12/4R15 501
Sun 13/423:55CPT - FRA
2 stops21h 50mKLM
Sun 27/47:00FRA - CPT
2 stops26h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/4R15 920
Sun 13/417:15CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 10mCondor
Sun 27/420:30FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Deal found 12/4R16 397
Mon 23/614:00CPT - FRA
2 stops32h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 14/919:40FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4R16 721
Thu 15/513:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/622:05FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/4R17 750
Thu 12/623:15CPT - FRA
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Thu 7/819:55FRA - CPT
2 stops49h 30mAir France
Deal found 13/4R19 276

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt 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 13 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Price

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

23:15-18:40

1 stop19h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/6

9:45-12:40

2 stops26h 55m

R14 090

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

13:00-14:35

1 stop25h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 21/6

9:35-10:50

1 stop25h 15m

R14 261

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

18:05-5:20

Nonstop11h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 21/6

22:15-9:30

Nonstop11h 15m

R14 643

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

13:05-20:05

1 stop31h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 21/6

11:00-11:35

1 stop24h 35m

R14 738

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/6

16:35-13:25

1 stop20h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 17/6

15:05-11:50

1 stop20h 45m

R15 043

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

8:40-8:05

1 stop23h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/6

20:45-16:45

2 stops20h 00m

R15 501

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

14:00-22:25

2 stops32h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 14/9

19:40-11:00

1 stop15h 20m

R16 721

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

18:25-13:35

2 stops19h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 31/5

11:45-21:25

1 stop33h 40m

R17 007

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

13:50-6:25

1 stop16h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 1/6

22:05-13:45

1 stop15h 40m

R17 750

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/6

23:15-19:10

2 stops19h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 7/8

19:55-21:25

2 stops49h 30m

R19 276

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of R684). Flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R846). 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 CPT to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated 13 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 575 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Frankfurt. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main. 11 airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with prices starting at R14 261. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at R14 643 and R14 833, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    R7 436 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R7 569 and R8 637, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport consider choosing ANA(72%), United Airlines(72%) or Lufthansa(72%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay R28 818 for a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R10 056 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Frankfurt am Main) is currently priced at R10 829.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Of the flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai. Doha is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and LEGOLAND Dubai are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R273.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport is Addis Ababa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of R684). Flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R846). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 13 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR9 877AverageR15 361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR12 497AverageR18 663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR12 777AverageR17 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 088AverageR13 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 239AverageR15 330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 401AverageR15 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 744AverageR18 091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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TAAGCheapestR14 011AverageR20 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 138AverageR16 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 039AverageR20 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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