Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from R10 193

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
May 14 — May 211
1 adult
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 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 14 April 2026.

Wed 25/116:55
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/127:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R11 678
Sun 6/1212:00
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 50m
Air France
Sat 23/17:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Air France
Deal found 9/4R11 826
Sun 6/127:05
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Air France
Wed 23/127:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Air France
Deal found 11/4R11 843
Mon 8/620:30
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/614:25
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R11 859
Sun 22/116:55
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/127:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R11 876
Sat 21/1118:30
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/127:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R11 908
Sun 27/97:05
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop15h 05m
Air France
Sun 11/100:15
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop21h 50m
Air France
Deal found 10/4R12 040
Sun 6/1221:55
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 50m
Condor
Wed 23/1219:50
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop12h 10m
Condor
Deal found 12/4R12 057
Tue 24/117:05
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop21h 45m
Air France
Sun 13/127:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Air France
Deal found 11/4R12 172

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 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 859

One-way from

R10 193

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 459

Good round-trip deal

R14 428 or less
8/6-17/6
  • 8/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
KLM
  • KLM
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R24 151 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 752 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/5

21:55-14:35

2 stops40h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

13:50-18:45

2 stops28h 55m

R16 527

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/9

11:05-14:35

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

13:50-6:55

2 stops41h 05m

R16 560

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 3/9

15:05-11:50

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

16:35-6:45

1 stop38h 10m

R17 533

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 29/8

7:50-11:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

16:35-6:45

1 stop38h 10m

R17 632
Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 28/4

20:10-8:05

Nonstop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

17:45-6:00

Nonstop12h 15m

R17 648

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 14/5

11:20-12:40

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

19:30-14:35

1 stop19h 05m

R17 648

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 14/6

16:10-17:20

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

19:30-19:55

1 stop24h 25m

R17 698

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 26/4

16:10-12:55

1 stop20h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

15:20-14:35

2 stops23h 15m

R17 731

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 14/5

16:10-12:40

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

19:30-14:35

1 stop19h 05m

R17 863

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 21/8

11:05-13:00

2 stops49h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:50-18:45

2 stops52h 55m

R18 094

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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 return flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is 55 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of R8 742). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 036). 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 14 April 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.

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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 14 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, such as KLM,SWISS, andEthiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 3 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 11h 55m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 648. 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 356. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Condor and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at R9 583 and R9 960, respectively. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider Condor (95%), ANA (94%) or United Airlines (94%) 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 R13 594. While the most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl) can be booked for R11 348 on average, our data indicates R14 679 when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of R8 742). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 036). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 356AverageR13 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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CondorCheapestR9 583AverageR17 049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR9 960AverageR14 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR10 985AverageR12 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 198AverageR15 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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