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$524+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
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mar. 8/19
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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 Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$651
(KLM)

One-way from

$524
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,020

Good round-trip deal

$667 or less

Good one-way deal

$685 or less
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This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/710:15 amFRA - CPT
1 stop34h 55mKLM
jue. 9/1811:15 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/13$651
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/12:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop31h 10mKLM
mar. 9/1611:15 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 8/14$655
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/97:20 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
mié. 9/246:25 pmCPT - FRA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/13$661
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/315:55 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop27h 15mKLM
mar. 9/1611:15 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/14$662
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/1011:45 amFRA - CPT
1 stop33h 40mKLM
jue. 9/256:25 pmCPT - FRA
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/14$665
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/167:00 amFRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mKLM
mié. 10/111:15 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop14h 20mKLM
Deal found 8/14$670
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/178:45 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop33h 45mSWISS
mié. 12/109:00 amCPT - FRA
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 8/13$674
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/264:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/179:00 amCPT - FRA
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$676
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/76:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop26h 50mSWISS
vie. 12/199:00 amCPT - FRA
1 stop24h 15mSWISS
Deal found 8/14$678
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/310:15 pmFRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 45mLufthansa
jue. 12/116:45 pmCPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 8/14$686

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.
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

lun. 9/1

2:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/16

11:15 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$655

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 9/16

7:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 9/23

6:25 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$665

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 11/17

8:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 12/10

9:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$674

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 11/18

2:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 12/10

9:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$674

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 11/19

2:50 pm-10:55 am

2 stops19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 12/10

9:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop25h 55m

$708

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 12/3

8:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 10m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 1/31

6:45 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop11h 50m

$709

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/9

6:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/17

11:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$710

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 11/26

9:55 pm-10:45 am

Nonstop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 12/4

3:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop16h 40m

$714

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 11/17

8:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 12/12

9:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$724

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 9/24

10:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 10/7

1:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop16h 35m

$725

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The best insider tips for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town trip
Airports
FRA

Book a free fast-track security slot via FRA SmartWay to save time. Available 72 hours before departure for T1A, T1B, and T2 Schengen areas.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for convenient and inexpensive transport from CPT to Cape Town. They offer various sizes for different party sizes and luggage.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Frankfurt with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on August 8, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 agosto 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $915.

What’s the fastest layover option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 49m.

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 agosto 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Ethiopian Air, and Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
826 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,317 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Condor
6.3
Okay
354 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There is 1 flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Condor ($370), KLM ($694), and Lufthansa ($759) offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Before booking your flight to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (62%), United Airlines (62%), Lufthansa( 62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    The cheapest flight price from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is $580. On average you can expect to pay $757. The most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for $757.

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$370Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$694Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$759Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$780Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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