Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £437

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£437

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£755
Air France
  • Air France
  • 30/11-14/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
KLM
  • KLM
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 29 August 2025.

Tue 25/1119:20FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1208:50CPT - FRA
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£481
Tue 28/1017:50FRA - CPT
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1108:50CPT - FRA
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£482
Tue 28/1014:15FRA - CPT
1 stop30h 40mKLM
Tue 4/1108:00CPT - FRA
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Deal found 29/8£483
Tue 9/907:00FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1014:00CPT - FRA
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£488
Tue 16/914:15FRA - CPT
1 stop31h 10mKLM
Wed 24/918:25CPT - FRA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 28/8£489
Tue 16/919:20FRA - CPT
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1014:00CPT - FRA
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£489
Thu 4/907:00FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Thu 2/1007:45CPT - FRA
1 stop14h 15mKLM
Deal found 28/8£490
Tue 28/1014:15FRA - CPT
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1108:50CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£496
Wed 29/1006:55FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1208:50CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£501
Tue 11/1106:55FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1108:50CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8£502
Tue 9/907:00FRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Wed 1/1023:15CPT - FRA
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 28/8£503
Sun 14/914:15FRA - CPT
1 stop30h 55mKLM
Sun 5/1018:25CPT - FRA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 28/8£506

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Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 16/9

19:20-21:25

1 stop26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/10

14:00-09:00

2 stops19h 00m

£489

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/9

07:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/9

18:25-13:35

2 stops19h 10m

£490

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 28/10

14:15-21:55

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

08:50-08:55

1 stop25h 05m

£496

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 15/9

07:00-21:10

1 stop14h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

23:15-09:35

1 stop34h 20m

£508

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 15/9

14:15-21:25

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/10

07:45-09:35

1 stop25h 50m

£527

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 25/9

11:45-21:25

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/10

23:15-11:00

1 stop35h 45m

£528

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 2/2

21:35-14:35

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

13:50-05:45

1 stop16h 55m

£534

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 3/11

21:35-13:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

15:25-05:45

1 stop15h 20m

£534

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 4/2

21:35-14:35

1 stop16h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

13:50-05:45

1 stop16h 55m

£534

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 16/9

22:05-13:45

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/10

13:50-06:25

1 stop16h 35m

£534

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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 22 August 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 64 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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 29 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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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 29 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa and 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.

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anita,Feb 2025

FRA - LGW

Flight delayed from Salzburg to Frankfurt which left us 15mins to run across Frankfurt airport. The boarding could have been quicker at Salzburg . On arriving at Frankfurt it would have made more sense to get the passengers transferring to the Heathrow flight off the plane first and have another bus for remaining passengers, that would have given us at least another 10mins to get across the airport. It was very stressful and we were lucky to make the gate. Our family got split up en route with 2 out of 4 of us making it to the gate first and it wasn't clear whether the staff would wait for the other 2. I found this extremely stressful especially as the fault for the delay lies with Lufthansa. Additionally when checking into the flight the day before we were wait listed for the 2nd flight (FRA to LHR) through overbooking which was stressful and we only knew that we had seats shortly before the flight from Salzburg having checked in the day before. Additionally my 15 year old son was place in an emergency exit seat this delayed boarding as we were stopped at the gate in Salzburg for 5 minutes , delaying our already late flight. The ground staff were unable to resolve this as the flight was full and this was resolved once on the plane. The delay at the gate was unnecessary and we really should not have been booked into those seats. Quite a stressful time flying home ! Back

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anita,Feb 2025

FRA - LGW

Flight delayed from Salzburg to Frankfurt which left us 15mins to run across Frankfurt airport. The boarding could have been quicker at Salzburg . On arriving at Frankfurt it would have made more sense to get the passengers transferring to the Heathrow flight off the plane first and have another bus for remaining passengers, that would have given us at least another 10mins to get across the airport. It was very stressful and we were lucky to make the gate. Our family got split up en route with 2 out of 4 of us making it to the gate first and it wasn't clear whether the staff would wait for the other 2. I found this extremely stressful especially as the fault for the delay lies with Lufthansa. Additionally when checking into the flight the day before we were wait listed for the 2nd flight (FRA to LHR) through overbooking which was stressful and we only knew that we had seats shortly before the flight from Salzburg having checked in the day before. Additionally my 15 year old son was place in an emergency exit seat this delayed boarding as we were stopped at the gate in Salzburg for 5 minutes , delaying our already late flight. The ground staff were unable to resolve this as the flight was full and this was resolved once on the plane. The delay at the gate was unnecessary and we really should not have been booked into those seats. Quite a stressful time flying home ! Back

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anita,Feb 2025

FRA - LGW

Flight delayed from Salzburg to Frankfurt which left us 15mins to run across Frankfurt airport. The boarding could have been quicker at Salzburg . On arriving at Frankfurt it would have made more sense to get the passengers transferring to the Heathrow flight off the plane first and have another bus for remaining passengers, that would have given us at least another 10mins to get across the airport. It was very stressful and we were lucky to make the gate. Our family got split up en route with 2 out of 4 of us making it to the gate first and it wasn't clear whether the staff would wait for the other 2. I found this extremely stressful especially as the fault for the delay lies with Lufthansa. Additionally when checking into the flight the day before we were wait listed for the 2nd flight (FRA to LHR) through overbooking which was stressful and we only knew that we had seats shortly before the flight from Salzburg having checked in the day before. Additionally my 15 year old son was place in an emergency exit seat this delayed boarding as we were stopped at the gate in Salzburg for 5 minutes , delaying our already late flight. The ground staff were unable to resolve this as the flight was full and this was resolved once on the plane. The delay at the gate was unnecessary and we really should not have been booked into those seats. Quite a stressful time flying home ! Back

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. 2 airlines 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 1 inbound flight from Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Airlines like KLM and Ethiopian Air fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in about 16h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 55m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Condor (£296), and Lufthansa (£448) offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. Condor is priced at 59% 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 (73%), United Airlines (73%), Lufthansa (73%).

  • 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.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

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  • 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 £831). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). 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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