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€538 Find cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town (FRA-CPT)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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22:15 - 10:00FRA-CPT
11h 45mdirect
09:30 - 22:05CPT-FRA
13h 35m1 stop
€666Lufthansa
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Thu, 30 May - Wed, 30 Oct
22:15 - 10:00FRA-CPT
11h 45mdirect
18:30 - 05:25CPT-FRA
11h 55mdirect
€716Lufthansa
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Thu, 30 May - Wed, 30 Oct
20:50 - 10:50FRA-CPT
38h 00m1 stop
13:00 - 07:15CPT-FRA
18h 15m1 stop
€734Qatar Airways
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Wed, 4 Sep - Wed, 25 Sep
10:25 - 10:50FRA-CPT
24h 25m1 stop
13:00 - 07:15CPT-FRA
18h 15m1 stop
€736Qatar Airways
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Thu, 29 Aug - Tue, 17 Sep
22:05 - 13:45FRA-CPT
15h 40m1 stop
13:50 - 06:25CPT-FRA
16h 35m1 stop
€759Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 14 May - Sat, 18 May
20:45 - 08:35FRA-CPT
11h 50mdirect
17:30 - 05:40CPT-FRA
12h 10mdirect
€792Condor
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Tue, 24 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
20:30 - 08:20FRA-CPT
11h 50mdirect
17:25 - 05:35CPT-FRA
12h 10mdirect
€811Condor
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Sat, 21 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
22:05 - 13:45FRA-CPT
15h 40m1 stop
07:25 - 06:25CPT-FRA
23h 00m2 stops
€815Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 14 May - Sat, 18 May
07:00 - 21:10FRA-CPT
14h 10m1 stop
23:00 - 13:35CPT-FRA
14h 35m1 stop
€825KLM
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Mon, 27 May - Mon, 3 Jun
07:00 - 21:25FRA-CPT
14h 25m1 stop
23:00 - 13:35CPT-FRA
14h 35m1 stop
€854KLM
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Tue, 13 Aug - Mon, 23 Sep

Flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost €769 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is €1,111 and €1,082 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 56 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for €666 on Lufthansa, followed by Qatar Airways (€734). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as €538 on KLM and from €589 on Condor.

How many flights are there between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Frankfurt am Main Airport and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 45m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 5 flights.

How long does a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town take?

Direct flights take on average 11h 45m to travel the 15,108 km between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town.

What’s the earliest departure time from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport at 22:15 and will be landing in Cape Town at 10:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town jets off at 22:15 and lands at 10:00.

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Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

€538
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town was €575 for a one-way ticket and €712 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Frankfurt am Main. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Lufthansa, KLM, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    You can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt to Cape Town Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
25/8Sun
1 stopKLM
14h 25mFRA-CPT
€538
30/5Thu
1 stopKLM
26h 05mFRA-CPT
€539
8/6Sat
1 stopKLM
14h 25mFRA-CPT
€540
24/9Tue
directCondor
11h 50mFRA-CPT
€589
1/10Tue
2 stops
32h 25mFRA-CPT
€629
5/9Thu
2 stops
35h 25mFRA-CPT
€630
5/9Thu
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 25mFRA-CPT
€643
31/7Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 25mFRA-CPT
€672
24/9Tue
1 stopEmirates
20h 20mFRA-CPT
€704
5/10Sat
1 stopEmirates
29h 50mFRA-CPT
€728

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Last minute flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 00mFRA-CPT
22/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 15mCPT-FRA
€779
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 00mFRA-CPT
5/6Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 35mCPT-FRA
€783
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 00mFRA-CPT
22/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
25h 35mCPT-FRA
€828
30/4Tue
multi-stopKLM
26h 05mFRA-CPT
19/5Sun
multi-stopKLM
19h 25mCPT-FRA
€851
2/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
14h 25mFRA-CPT
19/5Sun
multi-stopKLM
19h 25mCPT-FRA
€865
2/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 40mFRA-CPT
18/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mCPT-FRA
€993
29/4Mon
multi-stop
42h 50mFRA-CPT
27/5Mon
multi-stop
25h 05mCPT-FRA
€1,006
29/4Mon
multi-stop
45h 50mFRA-CPT
27/5Mon
multi-stop
25h 05mCPT-FRA
€1,009
29/4Mon
directLufthansa
11h 45mFRA-CPT
27/5Mon
directLufthansa
11h 45mCPT-FRA
€1,101
1/5Wed
directLufthansa
11h 45mFRA-CPT
22/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 15mCPT-FRA
€1,168

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Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)Germany

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

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