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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £496

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or January, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 28/1

20:45-21:55

1 stop24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/1

23:55-12:20

1 stop13h 25m

£583

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/3

06:55-21:30

1 stop13h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

08:05-09:35

1 stop26h 30m

£584

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 25/1

18:30-22:10

1 stop26h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/3

08:50-22:05

1 stop14h 15m

£589

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/3

22:15-10:55

Nonstop11h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

09:30-22:05

1 stop13h 35m

£598

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/2

15:15-17:25

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

12:35-13:20

1 stop25h 45m

£613

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 20/1

21:35-13:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

13:50-05:45

1 stop16h 55m

£628

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 26/2

18:20-12:00

1 stop16h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

16:35-10:00

1 stop17h 25m

£672

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/3

09:40-11:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

18:25-19:20

1 stop25h 55m

£679

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/2

21:55-10:50

Nonstop11h 55m

£496

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 26/1

06:55-22:10

1 stop14h 15m

£508

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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 6 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£583

One-way from

£496

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 28/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
Condor
  • Condor
  • 5/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 55m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop

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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 6 December 2024.

Tue 31/1206:55FRA - CPT
2 stops28h 45mKLM
Mon 17/308:05CPT - FRA
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Deal found 5/12£598
Sun 8/1221:55FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 50mCondor
Wed 25/1218:15CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 10mCondor
Deal found 5/12£636
Sun 8/1218:35FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1208:30CPT - FRA
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12£647
Mon 9/1222:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 40mLufthansa
Wed 25/1218:30CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12£756
Mon 9/1215:00FRA - CPT
2 stops18h 55mSWISS
Wed 25/1223:55CPT - FRA
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 5/12£808
Thu 5/1218:20FRA - CPT
1 stop16h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 27/1217:15CPT - FRA
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12£828
Thu 5/1221:35FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/314:35CPT - FRA
1 stop16h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12£879
Tue 31/1209:40FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Thu 20/313:40CPT - FRA
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/12£889
Tue 31/1220:40FRA - CPT
1 stop37h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 6/212:35CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12£900

Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 2024.

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 11 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 £1,151). 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 6 December 2024.

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 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 6 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, such as SWISS, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.6
Good
1,622 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
3,811 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.4
Good
3,927 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,455 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 3 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS (£583), KLM (£584), and Lufthansa (£598) offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. SWISS is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    £496 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Condor. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £508 and £544, respectively.

  • 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 (93%), South African (74%), United Airlines (68%).

  • 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, 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 £1,151). 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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