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£460 Find cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town

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Cheap flight deals 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 round-trip 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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22:15 - 10:00FRA-CPT
11h 45mdirect
17:45 - 05:30CPT-FRA
11h 45mdirect
£623Lufthansa
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Wed, 22 May - Thu, 30 May
20:30 - 10:50FRA-CPT
38h 20m1 stop
13:00 - 07:15CPT-FRA
18h 15m1 stop
£628Qatar Airways
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Thu, 26 Sep - Tue, 15 Oct
10:25 - 10:50FRA-CPT
24h 25m1 stop
13:00 - 07:15CPT-FRA
18h 15m1 stop
£630Qatar 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
£650Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 14 May - Sat, 18 May
22:15 - 10:00FRA-CPT
11h 45mdirect
17:45 - 05:30CPT-FRA
11h 45mdirect
£661Lufthansa
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Mon, 20 May - Tue, 28 May
20:50 - 21:35FRA-CPT
24h 45m1 stop
08:40 - 20:10CPT-FRA
35h 30m1 stop
£691SWISS
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Sat, 7 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
20:30 - 08:20FRA-CPT
11h 50mdirect
17:25 - 05:35CPT-FRA
12h 10mdirect
£694Condor
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Sat, 21 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
22:05 - 18:50FRA-CPT
20h 45m2 stops
15:20 - 06:25CPT-FRA
15h 05m1 stop
£698Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 13 May - Thu, 23 May
20:45 - 08:35FRA-CPT
11h 50mdirect
18:15 - 05:25CPT-FRA
12h 10mdirect
£736Condor
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Tue, 8 Oct - Wed, 6 Nov
18:25 - 10:00FRA-CPT
15h 35m1 stop
08:40 - 08:05CPT-FRA
23h 25m1 stop
£801SWISS
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Wed, 15 May - Sun, 19 May

Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cape Town on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best 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 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 £658 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £951 and £926 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.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main were found on KLM (£460) and Condor (£504), and the lowest return tickets were found on Lufthansa (£623) and Qatar Airways (£628).

Which airlines fly direct between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town.
There is just one airline that flies from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town direct and that is Lufthansa. The best one-way deal found from Lufthansa for the route is £581.

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.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

The average direct flight takes 11h 45m, covering a distance of 5,833 miles.

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.

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

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£460
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 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.
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 £778 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, Qatar Airways or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of £946 and an overall rating of 7.7, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £774 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main 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 £270 or less one-way.

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

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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Top 3 airlines serving 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4456 reviews
7.7comfort
7.7entertainment
7.5food
8.2crew
7.8boarding
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More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024DOH - BOS
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More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

The crew was courteous and efficient. There was no entertainment or liquor service on this short international flight.

Polite and helpful crew. My son developed fever. Crew members came and gave him medication and also came and enquired about his health several times.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

The boarding process was unpleasant. We had hardly any checked baggage, but they insisted on weighing the cabin baggage. While the weight of our cabin bag was well within limit, it seemed petty! The food was pretty disgusting. I had such awful food on the way over, that I brought some snacks of my own for the flight back. Glad I did. Qatar was consistent in that food was just as terrible on the way back as it was on the way over. The flight attendants were super-nice, though. If I had an option I would not take Qatar Airways again.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Transit , Too long for terminal change, for a moment I thought Qatar airlines going to Los Angeles by bus. Please make transit convenient and quick.

The crew member put her luggage and boxes behind my seat so I was able to recline while the passenger in front of me did for 8 hours. My knees were forced against the seat for hours :(. Dude sitting next to me hasn't showered in weeks so I almost threw up.

Sorry my last review for prg to fra was for this flight. My prg to fra flight was fine but my second flight back to Washington DC was with a slow awful crew who wouldn’t come in a timely manner to take trash and take trash before serving coffee tea and was shoving other people’s bottles of water on me when we were not traveling together

I did not get to this flight because of the reason I mentioned in previous review

Lufthansa was amazing. Definitely upgrade your seat if you can swing it - they take very good care of their passengers. Customs in DC is nothing short of a nightmare though. Stood in line waiting to go back through security for 30 minutes, had to RUN through and across two terminals to make my connection and only had 5 minutes to spare. Terrible. Very very poor coordination by the airport staff and CBP.

I was ver pleased with the service all the way through

Hated every minute of it. Delayed for over 10 hours only to have to cancel rental car, car insurance and hotel. Its taken me 3days to get to my final destination when it should have only taken 12-14 hours. Very unhappy with Lufthansa.

That was no easy way to get on board in the plane was very hot and I couldn’t talk to the crewmember there super rude and they couldn’t fix the AC. They felt very uncomfortable for 3 1/2 hours flight. I would not use airline next time. Thank you.

Departure was delayed by 2 hours and passengers were sitting on the plane.

Overall good experience. Polite crew. Good foodandentertainment. Seats are small and bit congested though.

During the flight there was a medical emergency. We were diverted. Of course I'm thankful they cared for the health of that passenger, but they did a poor job of communicating with the rest of us passengers. In the end we arrived at our destination several hours late, with no direction of how to rebook missed connecting flights. It all worked out in the end. Those of us that needed accommodations were put up in a hotel by Lufthansa until we could make it to our final destination. But it was United Airlines Personnel who really helped us navigate the process.

Brand new airplane Airbus 330. Great crew. The staff on the ground is always a bit mediocre at Condor.

Some pretty unfriendly check in crew members. This is a no frills airline.

Seat was the worst I ever had in an airplane

I will definitely recommend your service. This is my first experience with Condor and so far it was great!

A flight attendant placed a meal on my tray. I was in 44E. The passenger who was in 44G had gone to the bathroom. I ate the meal. When the passenger in 44G asked where his meal was the flight attendant put the blame on me. She claimed another attendant put the meal on my tray. She then claimed when she gave me the meal she asked me if I had ordered a special meal. She did not Worst experience I have ever had with a crew member.

Entertainment screen was not functioning, there was no effort made by flight attendants to take care of the problem. All I could do was looking at customs forms and watch landing videos for 10 hrs 😁 Bruno Volk

I did not get a flight from JFK to Portland nonexistent Condor flight 308 does not exist and JetBlue knew nothing and someone changed my ticket and eliminated that leg of the flight. I would love to know who’s going to pay for my $750 car rental.

My return flight from JFK to Portland Maine disappeared and it cost me $750 to rent a car and drive home from New York. I don’t even know where to start with who screwed up or what condor blaming the ticket sales or JetBlue JetBlue knows nothing. Everyone giving me the runaround. Gotta say the service all-around sucked.

The flight was fine. We were served a meal and a snack. Boarding was fine.

I don't believe we were given any food... but for the size of the plane, it was pretty comfortable and a nice flight. I dont believe there was any individual onboard entertainment, and the headphone jack was the one with 2 holes, so I couldnt use my headphones... the boarding times were all over the place, and we never really flew on time.

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Cheapest flights to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main found in 2024

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
£460
30/5Thu
1 stopKLM
26h 05mFRA-CPT
£461
1/6Sat
1 stopKLM
14h 25mFRA-CPT
£479
29/8Thu
1 stopKLM
14h 25mFRA-CPT
£491
24/9Tue
directCondor
11h 50mFRA-CPT
£504
1/10Tue
2 stops
32h 25mFRA-CPT
£539
21/9Sat
2 stops
45h 00mFRA-CPT
£560
1/10Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 25mFRA-CPT
£662
5/10Sat
directLufthansa
11h 45mFRA-CPT
£1,032
10/6Mon
directLufthansa
11h 45mFRA-CPT
£1,033

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Last minute flights from Frankfurt am Main 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
25h 35mCPT-FRA
£709
1/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 00mFRA-CPT
5/6Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 15mCPT-FRA
£712
30/4Tue
multi-stopKLM
26h 05mFRA-CPT
19/5Sun
multi-stopKLM
19h 25mCPT-FRA
£728
2/5Thu
multi-stopKLM
14h 25mFRA-CPT
19/5Sun
multi-stopKLM
19h 25mCPT-FRA
£740
29/4Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
17h 35mFRA-CPT
27/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
18h 15mCPT-FRA
£810
2/5Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
15h 40mFRA-CPT
18/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 35mCPT-FRA
£850
29/4Mon
multi-stop
42h 50mFRA-CPT
27/5Mon
multi-stop
25h 05mCPT-FRA
£861
1/5Wed
multi-stop
26h 05mFRA-CPT
12/6Wed
multi-stop
20h 00mCPT-FRA
£895
1/5Wed
directLufthansa
11h 45mFRA-CPT
5/6Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 15mCPT-FRA
£1,062
1/5Wed
directLufthansa
11h 45mFRA-CPT
12/6Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 15mCPT-FRA
£1,207

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Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Flights

Departure:

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)Germany

Destination:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Cape Town - Frankfurt am Main

Cabin classes:

£1,412
£774

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