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Cheapest round-trip
$689
Typical prices: $753-$977
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/23Sat 12/1
CPT - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$728
Typical prices: $801-$1,062
Lufthansa
Mon 11/12Mon 11/26
CPT - FRA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Condor and Lufthansa. Average duration is 11h 49m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Condor
Most punctual • 93% on-time
Evening
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 7% price drop
November
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC)
Cheapest • Avg $742 (round-trip)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 14h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main (CPT-FRA)

 

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 9:30 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
33h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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6:50 am - 11:00 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 10m1 stop Istanbul
$689Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 5:55 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 10:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mnonstop
$695Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 5:55 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
15h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 10:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mnonstop
$696Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 5:45 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 10mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 1:50 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 35m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
$721Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25
KLM Logo
12:30 am - 10:25 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
22h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:50 am - 10:40 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$723KLM
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25
KLM Logo
12:30 am - 10:25 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
22h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
6:50 am - 10:40 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$726KLM
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:05 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
14h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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6:50 am - 10:40 pmFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$726Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
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7:10 pm - 5:35 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
11h 25mnonstop
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10:15 pm - 10:35 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 20mnonstop
$728Lufthansa
Mon, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 12
Condor Logo
6:35 pm - 5:45 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 10mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 10:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mnonstop
$731Condor
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 30
Condor Logo
6:35 pm - 5:45 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-FRA Frankfurt am Main
12h 10mnonstop
Condor Logo
9:55 pm - 10:45 amFRA  Frankfurt am Main-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 50mnonstop
$740Condor

Price, demand and travel trends for Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport typically range from $753 to $977. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $689, on Turkish Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport at $776 round-trip.
•January ($912) and June ($883) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 17% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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.

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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.

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Key details for Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$312
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 5:29 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 7:34 am.

    The flight takes about 11h 49m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 11h 49m, covering 5,833 miles.

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

    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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $753 to $977, with an average of $839 over the past 12 months. Anything below $753 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $839 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $742 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $920 for nonstop.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $73–$100 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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

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

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

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $689 to $5,726. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $399, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)?

    Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Wheego
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4h 30m.

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

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

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $806 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $918, a difference of $112.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

    • Condor
    • Lufthansa

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

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 27m, compared with 14h 47m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 11m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • What popular places can I visit in Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

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

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

    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $806, about $112 less than Saturday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 10% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport trip for September. Fares historically average $776 round-trip in that month - typically $136 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Condor. Over the past three months, 93% of Condor flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 92%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 4h 30m, 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $742 round-trip on this route - about $177 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport.

    • Intercityhotel Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
    • Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport By IHG
    • Meininger Hotel Frankfurt Main / Airport

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

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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