Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from R7 313
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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
Sep 22 — Sep 291
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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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 23 August 2026.
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Best flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Frankfurt to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Data last updated 23 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Find 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 23 August 2026.
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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 30/11
20:15-14:35
1 stop17h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 16/12
18:35-5:45
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R11 730
Fastest return journey
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 5/12
21:55-10:45
Nonstop11h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 27/12
18:35-5:45
Nonstop12h 10m
R11 970
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 28/10
6:50-22:40
1 stop14h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 18/11
8:30-22:05
1 stop14h 35m
R12 210
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 30/11
20:15-12:40
1 stop15h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 15/12
18:35-5:45
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R12 610
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 31/1
11:45-6:25
2 stops17h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/2
0:30-16:45
2 stops17h 15m
R14 386
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 7/1
6:50-22:40
1 stop14h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 29/1
7:30-22:25
1 stop15h 55m
R14 962
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 10/10
18:40-22:10
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Cape Town Intl
Thu 22/10
23:15-13:35
1 stop14h 20m
R14 978
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 8/1
21:55-10:45
Nonstop11h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 17/1
18:35-5:45
Nonstop12h 10m
R15 634
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 30/11
15:15-7:40
1 stop15h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 8/12
19:10-5:35
Nonstop11h 25m
R15 842
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 6/12
14:35-13:00
2 stops45h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 17/12
15:10-12:40
2 stops46h 30m
R16 386
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is 54 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of R13 010). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 155). 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 23 August 2026.
When flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R13 330 and R17 490 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 914 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 26–Nov 11).
How often are flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Condor have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 263.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.
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 23 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, such as Ethiopian Air,Iberia, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Related info for your journey
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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 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town can take about 11h 50m. Condor provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 970. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is about 9387 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at R5 196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at R8 990 and R10 264, respectively. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town for 66% 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?
R6 972 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and TAAG, with prices starting from R10 667 and R10 752, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Consider ANA (87%), United Airlines (87%) or Lufthansa (87%) 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 R8 479. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R10 417 on average, our data indicates R15 376 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of R13 010). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 155). 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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