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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £473

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
4 Mar — 11 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 2 February 2026.

Wed 4/1117:35
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop35h 15m
Air France
Wed 25/1107:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop33h 50m
Air France
Deal found 2/2£516
Tue 24/1122:15
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 16/1218:45
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 31/1£518
Tue 10/1115:15
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 23/1218:45
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/2£519
Thu 26/1121:35
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/1213:50
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2£520
Thu 5/314:15
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/307:55
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£521
Tue 17/1121:35
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 9/1213:50
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/1£522
Fri 15/520:45
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
SWISS
Sat 23/522:45
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop13h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£523
Fri 8/520:45
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
SWISS
Sat 23/522:45
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop13h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£524
Fri 1/520:45
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop33h 30m
SWISS
Sat 23/522:45
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop16h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 31/1£525
Mon 1/618:55
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop26h 00m
SWISS
Tue 9/622:25
CPT
-
FRA
2 stops18h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 2/2£526
Wed 11/1114:15
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 23/1218:45
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop11h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/2£527
Tue 24/1122:15
FRA
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 8/1209:30
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£527

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£520

One-way from

£473

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£656

Good round-trip deal

£797 or less
Condor
  • Condor
  • 15/4-22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 24h 10m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 2 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

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 24/3

12:00-07:30

2 stops18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

22:25-14:40

1 stop16h 15m

£529

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 7/5

21:10-20:55

2 stops47h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

22:25-14:35

1 stop16h 10m

£553

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/3

14:50-10:50

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

09:25-08:15

1 stop23h 50m

£553

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/3

20:40-07:30

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

09:25-08:15

1 stop23h 50m

£559

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 21/5

21:10-20:55

2 stops47h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

22:25-12:25

1 stop14h 00m

£559

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 21/5

21:10-20:55

2 stops47h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

22:25-12:25

1 stop14h 00m

£575

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 23/3

18:15-10:50

1 stop15h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/4

19:15-09:20

1 stop14h 05m

£583

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 23/3

11:50-21:55

1 stop33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

23:15-22:05

2 stops22h 50m

£589

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 22/2

21:35-18:55

2 stops20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

13:50-05:45

1 stop16h 55m

£597

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 6/3

21:35-13:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

09:00-05:45

2 stops21h 45m

£597

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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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 30 January 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 £305). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £621). 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 2 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 2 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
399 reviews
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Boarding

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.2

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
399 reviews
Condor
6.4
Okay
399 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.4

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.2

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 fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in about 18h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 5833 mi.

  • 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 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: Condor (87%), ANA (80%), United Airlines (80%).

  • 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 £839, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £797. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £895.

  • 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 £305). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £621). 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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CondorCheapest£577Average£1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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