Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £472
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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
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 May or January, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 17 December 2025.
Mon 15/1211:50FRA - CPT
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1207:55CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£659
Mon 15/1210:15FRA - CPT
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1207:55CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£695
Wed 31/1219:20FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/107:55CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£698
Wed 31/1219:20FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/107:55CPT - FRA
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£698
Wed 31/1221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/215:25CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£701
Wed 31/1221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/213:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£721
Mon 15/1210:15FRA - CPT
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1207:55CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£724
Wed 31/1221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/115:25CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£741
Wed 31/1221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/109:00CPT - FRA
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£759
Wed 31/1221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/208:30CPT - FRA
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£779
Wed 17/1206:55FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1207:55CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£801
Wed 31/1214:45FRA - CPT
1 stop19h 10mSWISS
Fri 23/109:25CPT - FRA
2 stops23h 40mSWISS
Deal found 15/12£816
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 17 December 2025.
Fri 10/414:15FRA - CPT
1 stop31h 10mKLM
Wed 22/407:40CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 55mKLM
Deal found 15/12£539
Thu 12/221:35FRA - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 17/213:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£550
Sat 9/506:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
Sat 23/522:50CPT - FRA
2 stops21h 10mSWISS
Deal found 15/12£567
Tue 17/321:35FRA - CPT
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/313:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£551
Sat 11/416:10FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Fri 24/409:10CPT - FRA
2 stops22h 15mSWISS
Deal found 15/12£579
Sat 31/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/213:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£570
Thu 5/221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/208:30CPT - FRA
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£606
Sat 11/422:05FRA - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/409:00CPT - FRA
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£606
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 17 December 2025.
Wed 6/522:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Sat 16/518:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12£526
Tue 21/420:40FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Thu 21/517:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 15mCondor
Deal found 15/12£536
Fri 8/522:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Sun 24/518:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£563
Mon 13/422:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Thu 23/418:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£569
Wed 22/422:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Tue 5/518:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£570
Sun 19/420:40FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Mon 11/517:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 15mCondor
Deal found 15/12£579
Sat 25/420:40FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Mon 11/517:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 15mCondor
Deal found 16/12£580
Sat 13/622:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Fri 19/618:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12£596
Thu 30/422:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Sat 16/518:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£603
Wed 22/422:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Sat 9/518:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£616
Fri 8/522:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Fri 15/518:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12£617
Wed 15/422:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Tue 28/418:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£618
Last-minute flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 12/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/215:25CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£526
Mon 19/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/209:00CPT - FRA
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£546
Tue 20/114:50FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Wed 4/209:25CPT - FRA
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 14/12£529
Tue 20/114:50FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 40mSWISS
Fri 23/109:25CPT - FRA
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 14/12£533
Wed 21/106:55FRA - CPT
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/107:55CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£547
Fri 23/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/215:25CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£542
Mon 26/120:40FRA - CPT
2 stops33h 50mSWISS
Wed 4/209:25CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 30mSWISS
Deal found 16/12£535
Tue 27/112:00FRA - CPT
2 stops18h 30mSWISS
Wed 11/209:25CPT - FRA
1 stop23h 50mSWISS
Deal found 16/12£530
Tue 27/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 18/214:35CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£533
Fri 30/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/214:35CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£534
Fri 30/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/213:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12£544
Sat 31/121:35FRA - CPT
1 stop16h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/213:50CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£540
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 17 December 2025.
Mon 30/319:55FRA - CPT
2 stops25h 30mAir France
Deal found 14/12£472
Mon 2/221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£474
Sun 15/210:15FRA - CPT
2 stops18h 35mKLM
Deal found 15/12£481
Sun 1/311:50FRA - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKLM
Deal found 15/12£482
Sat 31/120:15FRA - CPT
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12£485
Wed 31/1221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/12£486
Wed 11/206:55FRA - CPT
2 stops25h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/12£495
Tue 17/321:35FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12£503
Sun 1/210:15FRA - CPT
2 stops18h 35mKLM
Deal found 14/12£508
Wed 6/522:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12£512
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 17 December 2025.
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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 December 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
Fri 10/4
14:15-21:25
1 stop31h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 22/4
07:40-09:35
1 stop25h 55m
£539
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 12/2
21:35-18:55
2 stops20h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/2
13:50-05:45
1 stop16h 55m
£550
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 17/3
21:35-18:55
2 stops20h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 26/3
13:50-05:45
1 stop16h 55m
£551
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 9/5
06:35-20:55
1 stop14h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 23/5
22:50-20:00
2 stops21h 10m
£567
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 31/1
21:35-13:00
1 stop14h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/2
13:50-05:45
1 stop16h 55m
£570
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 11/4
16:10-06:15
1 stop14h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 24/4
09:10-07:25
2 stops22h 15m
£579
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 5/2
21:35-13:45
1 stop15h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 21/2
08:30-05:45
2 stops22h 15m
£606
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Sat 11/4
22:05-14:35
1 stop16h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 20/4
09:00-06:25
2 stops21h 25m
£606
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 30/3
19:55-21:25
2 stops25h 30m
£472
Frankfurt am MainCape Town
FRA - CPT
FRACPT
Frankfurt am Main
Mon 2/2
21:35-13:00
1 stop14h 25m
£474
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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town
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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 12 December 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 55 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 £304). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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 17 December 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 midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 62% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
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 17 December 2025.
The most flights from FRA to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 10% of weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 6% 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.
Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% 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 £553.
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: 13h 35m.
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 43m.
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 17 December 2025.
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.
Overall is was a good flight. Restrooms should be cleaned more often with about 100 people using the same toilet for 13 hours it was disgusting. Crew was friendly and helpful. Entertainment and food was good.
Overall is was a good flight. Restrooms should be cleaned more often with about 100 people using the same toilet for 13 hours it was disgusting. Crew was friendly and helpful. Entertainment and food was good.
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), 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 4 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?
Airlines like KLM, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in about 14h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 50m. 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 (£589), offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. Condor is priced at 18% 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: Condor (96%), ANA (90%), United Airlines (90%).
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of £304). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £636). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 December 2025.
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Discover the top airline 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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