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$405+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — FRA
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in February or November, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 May 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$750
(KLM)

One-way from

$405
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$841

Good round-trip deal

$842 or less

Good one-way deal

$818 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sat 6/72:00 pmCPT - FRA
2 stops23h 35mKLM
Fri 8/297:00 amFRA - CPT
2 stops29h 40mKLM
Deal found 5/15$750
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/86:05 pmCPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Thu 6/1210:15 pmFRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$762
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/74:35 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop28h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/2511:25 amFRA - CPT
1 stop24h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$767
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 6/1811:05 amCPT - FRA
2 stops23h 30mSWISS
Sun 8/246:40 amFRA - CPT
2 stops34h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$786
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/62:35 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/2510:05 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$789
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:05 pmCPT - FRA
1 stop31h 00mEmirates
Wed 8/273:15 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop25h 35mEmirates
Deal found 5/15$790
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sun 6/86:05 pmCPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1210:05 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$861
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/47:00 amCPT - FRA
2 stops30h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 8/276:55 pmFRA - CPT
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$907
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/71:00 pmCPT - FRA
2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 10/246:10 pmFRA - CPT
2 stops47h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,178

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt 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 May 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Frankfurt

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

2:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 8/29

7:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$750

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/8

6:05 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop11h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/12

10:15 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop11h 15m

$762

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/7

4:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/25

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop24h 25m

$767

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/18

11:05 am-10:35 am

2 stops23h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/24

6:40 am-4:45 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$786

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/6

2:35 pm-6:25 am

1 stop15h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/25

10:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$789

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

1:05 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 8/29

10:20 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$790

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/8

6:05 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop11h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/12

10:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$861

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/27

6:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop16h 05m

$907

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/7

1:00 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 10/24

6:10 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops47h 15m

$1,178

Cape TownFrankfurt am Main

CPT - FRA

CPTFRA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

1:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop18h 15m

$405

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip
Airports
CPT

For international departures, arrive early as exit passport control lines can get long. Check-in desks are conveniently located in the main building.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
FRA

For a quick city transfer, take the S8 or S9 trains from Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, departing every 15 minutes.

Read more about FRAby Blane Bachelor
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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 Cape Town to Frankfurt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 CPT to FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Frankfurt. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated May 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,595 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,571 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,800 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Frankfurt. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main. You should not have trouble finding flights to Frankfurt am Main from Cape Town Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Cape Town airport to Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 9.7 mi journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $750 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, starting at $762 and $767 round-trip. KLM is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $405 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from $414 and Condor from $621 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport are ANA (61%), United Airlines (61%) and Lufthansa (61%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $701. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Frankfurt am Main) can be booked for $842 on average our data indicates $899 when flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Frankfurt flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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$366Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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