FRA - CPT

£490 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£519
Typical prices: £529-£686
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/5Thu 28/5
FRA - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£521
Typical prices: £672-£933
Lufthansa
Sat 13/6Tue 7/7
FRA - CPT • Direct
Our travellers' advice
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Expect long queues at Frankfurt's check-in and security.
CPT is a 30-minute drive from Cape Town CBD.
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from £519 (return)
Condor
Best reviews • 6.4 score
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6 weeks
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May
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town (FRA-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Frankfurt am Main 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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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

Mon, 4 May - Thu, 28 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:05 - 14:35
FRA
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CPT
16h 30m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 06:25
CPT
-
FRA
16h 35m
1 stop
£519Ethiopian Air
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:35 - 14:35
FRA
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CPT
16h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 05:45
CPT
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FRA
16h 55m
1 stop
£520Ethiopian Air
Sat, 13 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
Lufthansa Logo
22:15 - 09:30
FRA
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CPT
11h 15mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 05:20
CPT
-
FRA
11h 25mdirect
£521Lufthansa
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Condor Logo
20:40 - 08:35
FRA
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CPT
11h 55mdirect
Condor Logo
17:45 - 06:00
CPT
-
FRA
12h 15mdirect
£521Condor
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
SWISS Logo
20:45 - 20:55
FRA
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CPT
24h 10m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
22:25 - 16:50
CPT
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FRA
18h 25m
2 stops
£523SWISS
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 19 May
SWISS Logo
18:55 - 20:55
FRA
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CPT
26h 00m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
22:25 - 15:35
CPT
-
FRA
17h 10m
2 stops
£524SWISS
Wed, 29 Apr - Tue, 12 May
KLM Logo
14:15 - 21:25
FRA
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CPT
31h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:15 - 11:00
CPT
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FRA
35h 45m
1 stop
£526KLM
Tue, 24 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
KLM Logo
11:50 - 05:50
FRA
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CPT
17h 00m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 13:40
CPT
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FRA
20h 15m
2 stops
£526KLM
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 19 May
SWISS Logo
06:35 - 20:55
FRA
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CPT
14h 20m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
22:25 - 16:50
CPT
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FRA
18h 25m
2 stops
£527SWISS
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 23 May
SWISS Logo
20:45 - 06:15
FRA
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CPT
33h 30m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
22:45 - 12:25
CPT
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FRA
13h 40m
1 stop
£529SWISS
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flights

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

How much is a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cape Town on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 £593 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £877 and £861 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £795, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£481
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 £481 for a one-way ticket and £519 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, South African, KLM, and United Airlines 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 A330-900neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flight route.

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

    There are direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Cape Town or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Tuesday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Wednesday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Thursday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Friday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Saturday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Sunday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Tuesday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Wednesday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Thursday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Friday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Saturday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

Sunday

Condor, Lufthansa

Condor, Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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6.4
CondorOverall score based on 399 reviews
6.3Entertainment
6.2Food
6.6Boarding
6.4Comfort
7.3Crew
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The flight was canceled and airlines did nothing to accommodate the passengers. After few hours they booked me randomly on a flight that had long layover and didn’t provide any compensation or effort to help. The crew was rude, no representation on the airport. Everything needs to be on call and agents there had no knowledge or control. For everything, they were like we can’t do it and you need to file a claim later. That was not helpful at all and will not make my travel experience any easier. Very disappointed in their service.

2.0 Mediocreruqaiya, Jan 2026
BER - FRA
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The flight was canceled and airlines did nothing to accommodate the passengers. After few hours they booked me randomly on a flight that had long layover and didn’t provide any compensation or effort to help. The crew was rude, no representation on the airport. Everything needs to be on call and agents there had no knowledge or control. For everything, they were like we can’t do it and you need to file a claim later. That was not helpful at all and will not make my travel experience any easier. Very disappointed in their service.

Great plane and flight attendants. The person next to me had a DISGUSTING smelling mouth and breath, so that was nasty to deal with the whole flight. Brush your teeth, people! Condor was amazing, though :-)

It would be nice to have a cleaner facility, it was hard to access it. It was always full of people working in that space. The covers and especially the matt of bad quality and old. Many times reused. I would not use it. Food: the bread rolls were old, and food had strange choices. Chicken was terrible.

There was some nice staff when I entered and left, but the thrre flight attendants who served us were very brusque and rude. I have celiac and when I checked in, I tried to find the option to make sure my meals (stick on a 10+ hour flight after a 3 hour flight and short layover) were gluten free because I didn’t have time to get anything. Couldn’t find the selection for it, and every part of the meal and purchase options were gluten, so I didn’t get to eat. During check in the allergies section should be easy to identify and check so this doesn’t happen. Having more options for gluten free at this time should be easy.

Internet was advertised in-flight but not accessible. The foot rest in premium economy was stuck. For both nobody I asked was able to provide an answer/solution. However, this will not stop me from booking premium economy again, which I upgraded from my initial economy I had booked for my outbound flight YYZ to FRA.

Great flight, nice options for food and beverages. Fairly comfortable seats for a large person

Business class: or fist class: Seating absolutely terrible, same seats as everyone else , no space, we could not fit our knees in. I was sitting sideways since nobody else booked this business class. I wish we would have an option to select a business class for the main journey between USA and Europe, but regular class for the short flights in Europe.

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

The crew was great. Good etc was unacceptable for an overseas flight. Wine with a meal should be complimentary. Seat comfort /space horrible and I am 5‘3“ with heels on. Short haul probably ok but not on long haul flights

It was extremely difficult to upgrade my partners flight over the Internet from economy to economy, plus. Then it said clearly the checked luggage can be 32 kg. At the check-in counter in Hamburg, we had to pay 100 Euros ( $122.17) for the only 31kg peace checked luggage. We were told because the change was made less than 24 hours before the flight , the luggage weight would not be upgraded. Then they offered me that for €90 I can upgrade at the counter from economy to economy, plus so we can sit together on the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. I happily agreed and was charged. €99.($120.95), which I noticed too late. Especially about the Euro 100 up charge I feel upset and it’s a unfair way of doing business!

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