Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from R8 726
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
Nov 18 — Nov 251
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1 adult
Economy
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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 9 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 19 October 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 19 October 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 19 October 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 19 October 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 19 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town
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Tue 24/11
6:50-22:40
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Cape Town Intl
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Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
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Cape Town Intl
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Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
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22:15-10:35
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Cape Town Intl
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Frankfurt am MainCape Town
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Cape Town Intl
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Frankfurt am MainCape Town
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Cape Town Intl
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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 8 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 731). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 087). 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 19 October 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 R15 015 and R21 157 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 640 on Air France (Nov 30–Dec 9).
Weekly flight availability from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 October 2026.
The most flights from FRA to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
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 188 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?
Saturday 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 35% 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.
Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R10 850.
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 19 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, such as KLM,Ethiopian Air, andIberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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 4 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 14h 25m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 496. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is about 9387 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 346. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R9 250 and R9 721, 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?
R7 174 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAAG and Lufthansa, with prices starting from R11 063 and R11 214, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Consider ANA (88%), United Airlines (88%) or Lufthansa (88%) 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 R11 292. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R9 237 on average, our data indicates R24 947 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 731). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 087). 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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