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$619+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 enero 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$696
(KLM)

One-way from

$619
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$877

Good round-trip deal

$1,040 or less

Good one-way deal

$753 or less
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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 enero 21, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/112:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/172:30 amCPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$696
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/110:15 pmFRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mLufthansa
jue. 12/119:30 amCPT - FRA
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$700
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/116:55 amFRA - CPT
1 stop13h 35mKLM
mié. 3/126:10 pmCPT - FRA
2 stops20h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/21$711
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/59:35 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop15h 55mEthiopian Air
jue. 3/271:50 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/21$722
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/316:30 pmFRA - CPT
2 stops20h 05mAir France
dom. 4/1311:35 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop18h 10mAir France
Deal found 1/21$724
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/113:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
mar. 3/1812:35 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$763
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/211:25 amFRA - CPT
1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines
vie. 5/94:35 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop17h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$785
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/46:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop26h 40mSWISS
mar. 5/137:00 pmCPT - FRA
2 stops21h 50mSWISS
Deal found 1/21$792
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/109:40 amFRA - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
mié. 2/191:40 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/21$855

Find flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

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Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 3/11

2:15 pm-6:10 am

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 3/17

2:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$696

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 2/11

6:55 am-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 3/12

6:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$711

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 5/29

10:15 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 6/17

6:05 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop11h 15m

$721

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 3/5

9:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 3/27

1:50 pm-5:45 am

1 stop16h 55m

$722

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 3/31

6:30 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 4/13

11:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$724

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 4/30

8:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 5/13

7:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$762

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 3/11

3:15 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/18

12:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$763

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 3/4

2:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/1

4:35 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$764

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 2/10

9:40 am-11:40 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 2/19

1:40 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$855

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 6/19

6:25 am-4:45 pm

3 stops34h 20m

$619

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Compare providers for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $1,292). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 enero 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, such as Air France, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

South African
7.7
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 3 flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, KLM ($711), Lufthansa ($721), and Ethiopian Air ($722) offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town for 27% 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?

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $631. Users have also found prices from $640 and $687 on Air France and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Condor (91%), United Airlines (48%), Lufthansa( 48%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is $753. On average you can expect to pay $1,099. The most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $1,080.

  • 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 vacation 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 $1,292). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 6 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$360Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$668Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$757Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$774Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$806Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$826Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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