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$550+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 Friday or Monday 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$725
(SWISS)

One-way from

$550
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,034

Good round-trip deal

$958 or less

Good one-way deal

$540 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 April 15, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 12/35:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Wed 12/246:30 pmCPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/14$694
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/74:30 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop17h 30mSWISS
Sun 5/188:40 amCPT - FRA
1 stop29h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/14$725
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/810:15 pmFRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/157:00 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$759
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:55 pmFRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Sun 12/216:15 pmCPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 10mCondor
Deal found 4/15$796
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 6/226:00 amFRA - CPT
1 stop15h 25mKLM
Thu 7/1011:15 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/14$803
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/510:05 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/153:25 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop15h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/14$821
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/289:35 amFRA - CPT
1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 6/111:00 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop18h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$840
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/292:25 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/64:35 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop20h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$841
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/2910:20 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Wed 5/141:05 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop24h 10mEmirates
Deal found 4/14$943

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 15, 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

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/7

4:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/18

8:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$725

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/8

10:15 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

7:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop14h 20m

$759

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/29

10:15 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/3

6:05 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop11h 15m

$794

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 6/22

6:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/12

11:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 45m

$803

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/5

10:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

3:25 pm-6:25 am

1 stop15h 00m

$821

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/28

9:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/11

1:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

$840

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 5/29

2:25 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

4:35 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$841

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/29

10:20 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

1:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$943

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 10/6

8:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

6:15 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$974

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 6/15

11:45 am-1:45 pm

3 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/21

2:35 pm-11:00 am

3 stops44h 25m

$1,002

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 11, 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 36 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM and Air France. 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
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,551 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,196 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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?

    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 2 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, SWISS ($725), Lufthansa ($794), and KLM ($803) 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 Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $665. Users have also found prices from $688 and $707 on SWISS and KLM, 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 (95%), ANA (86%), United Airlines( 86%).

  • 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 $540. On average you can expect to pay $856. The most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $770.

  • 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$370Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$694Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$769Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$780Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$808Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$844Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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