Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £403

FRA — CPT
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
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 9 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Fri 6/1111:45 -
2 stops17h 40m
Thu 12/1100:30 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 5/11£542
Thu 3/1211:45 -
2 stops17h 40m
Sat 19/1208:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 9/11£547
Mon 23/1121:35 -
1 stop14h 25m
Mon 30/1113:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/11£548
Sun 22/1111:45 -
2 stops17h 40m
Sun 6/1208:30 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 8/11£549
Fri 4/1221:55 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Sun 20/1209:55 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 7/11£550
Sun 8/1110:20 -
2 stops19h 05m
Wed 18/1108:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 6/11£552
Sun 29/1111:45 -
2 stops17h 40m
Mon 14/1208:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 5/11£553
Wed 2/1206:50 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 23/1200:30 -
2 stops22h 35m
Deal found 6/11£554
Thu 19/1121:35 -
1 stop14h 25m
Thu 3/1215:10 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 9/11£555
Mon 9/1121:35 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 9/1213:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 7/11£556

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Round-trip from

£547

One-way from

£403

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£689
Air France
  • Air France
  • 3/12-19/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
18/1-31/12
  • 18/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 18/1

09:55-13:25

2 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£404

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 10/2

18:30-22:40

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£490

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 8/5

10:15-21:25

1 stop35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£490

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 4/1

15:00-07:35

1 stop15h 35m

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

Thu 24/12

11:20-21:35

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£550

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 19/1

10:20-06:25

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

08:30-22:05

1 stop14h 35m

£567

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 25/11

15:00-10:30

1 stop18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£568

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 31/1

21:35-13:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/2

15:10-05:45

1 stop15h 35m

£571

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/2

10:55-23:00

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

00:55-13:55

1 stop38h 00m

£603
Fastest return journey

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA Frankfurt am Main - CPT Cape Town Intl

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 12/12

06:50-23:00

1 stop15h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£606

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 8 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 £622). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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?

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 £602 and £778 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £547 on Multiple Airlines (3 Dec–19 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Crew

7.5

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marta,Sept 2026

FRA - YYC

I’m very happy I chose this company for my trip. Everything was excellent — the food, the crew, and the entertainment. The flight was very comfortable, and the landing was smooth.

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Crew

7.5

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marta,Sept 2026

FRA - YYC

I’m very happy I chose this company for my trip. Everything was excellent — the food, the crew, and the entertainment. The flight was very comfortable, and the landing was smooth.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 5 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 SWISS fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 45m. 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 (£577), offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. Condor is priced at 21% 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 (89%), United Airlines (89%), Lufthansa (89%).

  • 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 £622). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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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Top airline flying from Frankfurt to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest£577Average£1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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