Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £390
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
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 Tuesday 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 5 September 2026.
Thu 17/914:15 -
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Deal found 31/8£521
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Deal found 1/9£522
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1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 1/9£523
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Deal found 2/9£524
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Deal found 4/9£525
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Deal found 5/9£526
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Deal found 3/9£526
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Deal found 1/9£529
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Deal found 2/9£529
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Deal found 1/9£530
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 5 September 2026.
Wed 11/1121:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 25/1115:10 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 5/9£579
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1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 4/9£590
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1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 3/9£711
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2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 3/9£832
Mon 21/919:30 -
2 stops46h 00m
Wed 7/1013:15 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 31/8£948
Tue 10/1121:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 25/1115:10 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 5/9£579
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1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 2/9£712
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Deal found 2/9£717
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Deal found 2/9£932
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 5 September 2026.
Sun 29/1121:55 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Fri 25/1218:35 -
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Deal found 3/9£529
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Deal found 3/9£549
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Deal found 2/9£556
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Deal found 3/9£572
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Deal found 4/9£573
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Deal found 3/9£591
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Deal found 2/9£599
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Deal found 4/9£611
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Deal found 3/9£614
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Deal found 2/9£615
Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Data last updated 5 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 7/907:00 -
2 stops26h 45m
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2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 2/9£524
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Deal found 1/9£530
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Deal found 1/9£522
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Deal found 4/9£525
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Deal found 5/9£533
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Deal found 5/9£526
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Deal found 31/8£521
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Deal found 4/9£535
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Deal found 1/9£523
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Deal found 3/9£523
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Deal found 3/9£526
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2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 3/9£539
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 5 September 2026.
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Deal found 2/9£390
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Deal found 5/9£418
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Deal found 2/9£475
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Deal found 5/9£475
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Deal found 5/9£476
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Deal found 3/9£491
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Deal found 2/9£496
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Deal found 1/9£498
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Deal found 1/9£499
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 5 September 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 5 September 2026.
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Cheapest return flight
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 19/1
11:45-05:45
1 stop17h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£475
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 12/11
11:45-06:25
2 stops17h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£498
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 17/1
11:45-06:25
2 stops17h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£498
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 10/11
10:15-06:25
2 stops19h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£498
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Fri 15/1
11:45-06:25
2 stops17h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£499
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 18/1
18:30-22:40
1 stop27h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£515
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sun 27/9
08:10-06:20
2 stops22h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£524
Fastest return journey
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 10/11
22:15-10:35
Nonstop11h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£529
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 11/11
21:35-14:10
1 stop15h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/11
15:10-05:45
1 stop15h 35m
£579
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 10/11
21:35-14:10
1 stop15h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/11
15:10-05:45
1 stop15h 35m
£579
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
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 54 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of £609). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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 5 September 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 £587 and £772 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sept–30 Sept).
How often are flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 192 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.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% 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 £497.
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 Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 25m.
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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.
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 5 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Condor from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
There was too little time between flights. Our flight from Athens left late, and we "seniors" had to RUN to catch our flight out of Frankfurt. The food was delicious and well prepared.
There was too little time between flights. Our flight from Athens left late, and we "seniors" had to RUN to catch our flight out of Frankfurt. The food was delicious and well prepared.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main?
Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town. 1 airline have flights to Cape Town Intl from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Condor fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in about 11h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 15m. Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 5833 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Condor (£572), offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. Condor is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town on time: ANA (84%), United Airlines (84%), Lufthansa (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £1,430, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £1,008. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £613.
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 £609). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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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