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Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town from £525

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — CPT
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£551

One-way from

£525

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£788

Good round-trip deal

£1,043 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 29/5-3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 30m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 25m total
  • Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl.
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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 12 April 2025.

Thu 29/522:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Tue 3/618:05CPT - FRA
Nonstop11h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4£551
Mon 12/522:15FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/508:40CPT - FRA
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4£567
Thu 29/519:20FRA - CPT
1 stop26h 05mKLM
Thu 12/623:15CPT - FRA
1 stop19h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/4£596
Mon 12/517:35FRA - CPT
2 stops16h 25mSWISS
Sun 18/508:40CPT - FRA
1 stop23h 25mSWISS
Deal found 11/4£601
Wed 25/618:55FRA - CPT
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/716:35CPT - FRA
1 stop17h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4£619
Wed 21/520:50FRA - CPT
1 stop38h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 5/613:00CPT - FRA
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4£633
Sat 29/1120:40FRA - CPT
Nonstop11h 55mCondor
Sun 14/1218:15CPT - FRA
Nonstop12h 10mCondor
Deal found 11/4£686
Mon 17/1109:40FRA - CPT
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Tue 25/1113:40CPT - FRA
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/4£732
Mon 26/522:05FRA - CPT
1 stop15h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/609:00CPT - FRA
2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4£755

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
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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Frankfurt

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 29/5

22:15-09:30

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

18:05-05:20

Nonstop11h 15m

£551

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 12/5

22:15-09:30

Nonstop11h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

08:40-09:20

1 stop24h 40m

£567

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 29/5

19:20-21:25

1 stop26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/6

23:15-18:40

1 stop19h 25m

£596

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 12/5

17:35-10:00

2 stops16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/5

08:40-08:05

1 stop23h 25m

£601

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 25/6

18:55-11:50

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

16:35-10:00

1 stop17h 25m

£619

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 21/5

20:50-10:50

1 stop38h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

13:00-14:35

1 stop25h 35m

£633

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 14/9

15:15-11:35

1 stop20h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:05-13:15

1 stop24h 10m

£733

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 26/5

22:05-13:45

1 stop15h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

09:00-06:25

2 stops21h 25m

£755

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 9/5

20:45-07:10

1 stop34h 25m

£525

Frankfurt am MainCape Town

FRA - CPT

FRACPT

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 31/7

06:05-08:15

3 stops26h 10m

£550

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Best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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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 return flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

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 36 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 £831). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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 12 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 12 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,428 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town. 2 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa (£551), KLM (£596), and SWISS (£601) offers the cheapest pricing from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. Lufthansa is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    £525 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SWISS. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air France and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from £553 and £583, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town on time: Condor (95%), ANA (86%), United Airlines (86%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town? While on average our users pay £1,245, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £1,042. The most popular route (Frankfurt am Main - Cape Town Intl), is priced around £902.

  • 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 holiday 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 £831). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). 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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