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$618+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
May 16 — May 231
Sat 5/16
Sat 5/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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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 April 16, 2026.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 11/226:55 am
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/137:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$723
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 11/212:15 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/97:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$728
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Sun 12/610:20 am
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/237:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$751
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 12/610:20 am
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/197:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$764
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 11/212:15 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/27:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$777
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 11/2411:50 am
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/137:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$782
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 11/2411:50 am
FRA
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/167:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$786
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/78:15 pm
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/237:50 pm
CPT
-
FRA
Nonstop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$797
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 12/46:55 am
FRA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/197:55 am
CPT
-
FRA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$805

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 April 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$807
(KLM)

One-way from

$618
(KLM)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$816
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 16, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/5

9:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/19

1:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$1,002

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 6/16

7:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/7

11:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop34h 20m

$1,030

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 9/11

9:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops63h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/25

3:25 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops51h 20m

$1,035
Quickest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 4/28

8:10 pm-8:05 am

Nonstop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

5:45 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,070

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 9/19

9:35 am-9:45 am

2 stops24h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/3

7:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,106

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/28

11:05 am-1:00 pm

2 stops49h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/15

1:50 pm-6:55 am

2 stops41h 05m

$1,131

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 5/2

10:20 am-9:45 am

2 stops23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/17

7:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,165

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 9/18

11:05 am-5:30 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/26

6:10 pm-6:55 am

2 stops36h 45m

$1,198
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/18

7:00 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$621

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 8/23

6:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$622

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Deals found on 4/15

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Compare providers for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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 Frankfurt to Cape Town in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

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 April 10, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of $530). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $851). 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 April 16, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

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
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

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

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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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 April 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air,Lufthansa, andCondor 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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,926 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Condor
6.5
Okay
406 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements

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 are 3 flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town will take you 26h 45m. The distance between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town is about 5833 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Condor ($580), Ethiopian Air ($687), and Lufthansa ($745) 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 39% 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: Condor (95%), ANA (94%), United Airlines( 94%).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town (average of $530). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $851). 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 3 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 April 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapest$580Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$687Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$745Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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