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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport from R6 171

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — FRA
Jän 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in November or March, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 21 Jänner 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 995

One-way from

R6 171

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 139

Good round-trip deal

R12 134 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 031 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 3/2-16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 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 195 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 961 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 21 Jänner 2025.

Mi 22/18:05CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Mi 29/16:55FRA - CPT
1 stop13h 35mKLM
Deal found 21/1R12 772
Do 23/118:15CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 10mCondor
Do 6/221:55FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Deal found 20/1R12 827
Di 11/28:30CPT - FRA
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Di 25/26:55FRA - CPT
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R12 883
Do 13/315:20CPT - FRA
2 stops18h 40mAir France
Mi 26/317:35FRA - CPT
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Deal found 19/1R12 958
Mo 17/312:35CPT - FRA
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Mo 24/310:35FRA - CPT
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R13 014
Mi 29/114:35CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Mi 12/221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R13 349
So 1/616:35CPT - FRA
1 stop17h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mo 30/618:45FRA - CPT
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 039
Fr 21/313:40CPT - FRA
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Di 25/39:40FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/1R14 133
Di 11/218:30CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 55mLufthansa
Di 25/222:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1R14 972
Mi 19/322:00CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
So 23/321:00FRA - CPT
1 stop34h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1R15 885

Find flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt within your budget

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 21 Jänner 2025.

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Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Di 11/2

8:30-22:05

1 stop14h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Di 25/2

6:55-8:30

2 stops24h 35m

R12 883

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mo 10/2

18:10-18:40

2 stops25h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Di 25/2

6:55-21:30

1 stop13h 35m

R12 902

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Do 13/3

15:20-9:00

2 stops18h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Mi 26/3

17:35-14:30

2 stops19h 55m

R12 958

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mo 17/3

12:35-6:50

1 stop19h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Mo 24/3

10:35-10:40

1 stop23h 05m

R13 014

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mo 17/3

14:35-5:45

1 stop16h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Mo 31/3

22:05-13:00

1 stop14h 55m

R13 424

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mi 5/2

18:15-5:25

Nonstop12h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

So 9/2

21:55-10:45

Nonstop11h 50m

R13 872

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

So 1/6

16:35-10:00

1 stop17h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mo 30/6

18:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

R14 039

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Fr 21/3

13:40-19:20

1 stop30h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Mo 24/3

21:10-11:40

1 stop37h 30m

R14 133

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Di 11/2

18:30-5:25

Nonstop11h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Di 25/2

22:15-10:55

Nonstop11h 40m

R14 972

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Mi 5/2

18:45-14:05

1 stop20h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Mo 10/2

15:05-12:10

1 stop20h 05m

R15 382

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

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

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 17 January 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 84 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 21 Jänner 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 8% 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 21 Jänner 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Air France and Emirates 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
8,1
Very Good
3 358 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 358 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 358 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 358 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 754 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 358 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 600 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 358 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 358 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 KLM is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main Airport, with prices starting at R12 995. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at R13 088 and R13 387, respectively. Users have found that KLM is 17% 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?

    R6 171 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 Condor and Emirates, with prices starting from R6 339 and R7 793, 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 Condor(93%), United Airlines(75%) or Lufthansa(75%), 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 R21 543 for a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The cheapest flight overall is R6 894 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Frankfurt am Main) is currently priced at R10 926.

  • 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.

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

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, 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, Gold Souq, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 6,8 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 R1 635.

  • 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 Doha.

  • 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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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 21 Jänner 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR9 548AverageR14 730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR11 831AverageR15 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR12 505AverageR16 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 659AverageR15 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 715AverageR14 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 905AverageR17 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 052AverageR15 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 264AverageR17 793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 709AverageR15 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 705AverageR16 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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