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Cheapest return flight
R11 744
Typical prices: R13 695-R20 069
KLM
Fri 23/11Tue 11/12
FRA - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R11 778
Typical prices: R14 248-R20 857
Condor
Fri 19/1Sat 27/1
FRA - CPT • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Condor and Lufthansa. Average duration is 11h 36m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 14% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg R13 819 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town (FRA-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Dec 11
KLM Logo
18:35 - 22:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
7:30 - 22:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R11 744KLM
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 6:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 - 22:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R11 744Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 10:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 - 5:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 744Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:35 - 13:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 5:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 761Ethiopian Air
Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 23
KLM Logo
11:45 - 6:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
0:30 - 13:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R11 761KLM
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 27
Condor Logo
21:55 - 10:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mdirect
Condor Logo
18:35 - 5:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 10mdirect
R11 778Condor
Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 1
Condor Logo
21:55 - 10:45FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mdirect
Condor Logo
18:35 - 5:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 10mdirect
R11 778Condor
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:35 - 13:00FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 5:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
16h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R11 844Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 24
Lufthansa Logo
22:15 - 10:35FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 20mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
19:10 - 5:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 25mdirect
R13 186Lufthansa
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
Lufthansa Logo
17:15 - 7:40FRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
13h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
19:10 - 5:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 25mdirect
R13 268Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights

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

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town typically range from R13 695 to R20 069. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 744 on KLM.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town at R13 832 return.
•December (R20 789) and July (R19 165) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 118% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town

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.
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Your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town:

    • Earliest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 7:06
    • Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 9:51.

    The flight takes about 11h 36m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

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

    A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town takes 11h 36m, covering 15 108 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town range from R13 695 to R20 069, with an average of R16 130 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 695 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R16 130 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R13 819 return via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared with R16 639 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 077–R1 656 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R12 803.

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R49 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 10m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R15 107 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R17 873, a difference of R2 766.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    2 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Condor
    • Lufthansa

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 06m, compared to 15h 10m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 21m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights:

    • Condor: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average R15 107, about R2 766 less than Friday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town trip for April. Fares historically average R13 832 return in that month – typically R6 957 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Condor. Over the past three months, 94% of Condor flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 93%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 3h 10m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages R13 819 return on this route – about R2 820 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Prefer to fly 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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