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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £452

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
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 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 15 February 2026.

Wed 25/210:15
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/315:20
CPT
-
FRA
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£510
Mon 2/311:50
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop33h 05m
KLM
Thu 12/318:25
CPT
-
FRA
2 stops20h 15m
KLM
Deal found 12/2£511
Mon 4/511:45
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop33h 40m
KLM
Tue 19/515:20
CPT
-
FRA
2 stops22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 13/2£512
Wed 11/310:15
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 40m
KLM
Tue 19/518:25
CPT
-
FRA
2 stops19h 10m
KLM
Deal found 12/2£512
Mon 13/410:15
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/423:45
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£513
Mon 6/411:45
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/423:45
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£515
Mon 4/522:15
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Sun 17/517:55
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/2£515
Mon 13/422:15
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Sun 17/517:55
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/2£516
Thu 14/522:15
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Sat 23/517:55
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/2£517
Wed 29/422:15
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 19/517:55
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/2£518
Mon 20/422:15
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Thu 23/417:55
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/2£519

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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£510

One-way from

£452

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£656

Good round-trip deal

£619 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 25/2-12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 February 2026.
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

Wed 22/4

20:45-07:25

1 stop34h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

08:00-21:00

1 stop13h 00m

£523

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 15/5

18:55-20:55

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

22:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

£529

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 30/4

14:15-21:25

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

07:40-18:00

1 stop34h 20m

£533

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 15/4

07:00-09:45

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

23:45-22:05

1 stop22h 20m

£534

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/3

11:50-21:55

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

18:25-13:40

2 stops20h 15m

£540

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 15/4

20:40-08:35

Nonstop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

17:45-06:00

Nonstop12h 15m

£556

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/3

11:50-05:50

2 stops17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

18:25-13:40

2 stops20h 15m

£564

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 6/5

22:15-09:30

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

18:00-05:25

Nonstop11h 25m

£567

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 1/6

14:15-21:25

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

15:20-13:35

2 stops22h 15m

£575

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 16/5

07:00-09:45

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

15:20-13:35

2 stops22h 15m

£579

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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 13 February 2026.

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 £393). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £616). 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 15 February 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.

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 15 February 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.
Condor
6.4
Okay
400 reviews
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Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.4

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Maryann,Oct 2025

MXP - FRA

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.
Condor
6.4
Okay
400 reviews
Condor
6.4
Okay
400 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.6

Overall

6.4

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Maryann,Oct 2025

MXP - FRA

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 SWISS and KLM fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in about 31h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 30m. 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 (£574), offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. Condor is priced at 17% 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: United Airlines (81%), ANA (78%), Lufthansa (78%).

  • 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 £799, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £567. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £1,036.

  • 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 £393). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £616). 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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