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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.
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2:15 pm - 9:10 pmFRA-CPT
30h 55m1 stop
11:00 pm - 5:45 pmCPT-FRA
18h 45m1 stop
$707KLM
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Sun, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 21
7:20 pm - 9:10 pmFRA-CPT
25h 50m1 stop
11:00 pm - 9:45 pmCPT-FRA
22h 45m1 stop
$712KLM
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Sun, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 21
6:55 pm - 11:50 amFRA-CPT
16h 55m1 stop
4:35 pm - 10:00 amCPT-FRA
17h 25m1 stop
$783Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Thu, May 15
10:15 pm - 9:30 amFRA-CPT
11h 15mnonstop
6:05 pm - 5:20 amCPT-FRA
11h 15mnonstop
$787Lufthansa
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Thu, May 15 - Fri, Jun 13
9:35 pm - 1:45 pmFRA-CPT
15h 10m1 stop
1:50 pm - 6:25 amCPT-FRA
16h 35m1 stop
$805Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Mar 23 - Tue, Apr 8
9:35 pm - 1:00 pmFRA-CPT
14h 25m1 stop
1:50 pm - 6:25 amCPT-FRA
16h 35m1 stop
$814Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Mar 26 - Tue, Apr 8
5:15 pm - 10:50 amFRA-CPT
17h 35m1 stop
1:00 pm - 7:15 amCPT-FRA
18h 15m1 stop
$824Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 13 - Sun, May 25
11:25 am - 11:50 amFRA-CPT
24h 25m1 stop
4:35 pm - 9:00 pmCPT-FRA
28h 25m1 stop
$827Turkish Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 25
9:15 pm - 7:40 amFRA-CPT
33h 25m1 stop
6:40 am - 10:05 pmCPT-FRA
16h 25m2 stops
$900Lufthansa
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Sat, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 25
5:15 pm - 10:50 amFRA-CPT
17h 35m1 stop
1:00 pm - 6:55 pmCPT-FRA
29h 55m1 stop
$934Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 14

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

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town journey.
Airlines
Condor

Condor offers 36 inches of legroom in premium economy, enhancing comfort on long-haul flights.


Condor's A330neo features 4K monitors and Bluetooth headphone connectivity for enhanced in-flight entertainment.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's FlyNet Premium offers internet for social media and streaming on long-haul flights.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices, including vegetarian and vegan, on long-haul flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
FRA

Expect long queues at check-in and security. Arrive early, especially during peak seasons, and consider online check-in to save time.

Read more about FRAby Duncan Madden
CPT

For a smooth arrival, use shuttle services or taxis to reach Cape Town CBD. Avoid unauthorized vehicles and book reputable companies.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
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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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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 round-trip 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 Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays 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 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 March, where tickets cost $830 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,285 and $1,283 respectively.

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 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$542
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 $542 for a one-way ticket and $707 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Lufthansa, South African, and KLM 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 nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town are KLM and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $806 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $883 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt am Main and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $370 or less one-way and $1,067 or less round-trip.

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

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

ANA, Lufthansa, South African, +1 more

ANA, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Condor

Condor

Wednesday

Condor

Condor

Thursday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Sunday

Condor

Condor

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor

Condor

Tuesday

ANA, Lufthansa, South African, +1 more

ANA, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Condor

Condor

Thursday

Condor

Condor

Friday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Sunday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

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Top 5 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1322 reviews
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
Airline reviews

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025AMS - BOM
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Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

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

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

I pre-ordered my meal and did not receive it. The seats are very old, uncomfortable and dirty. The crew was excellent and made my stay on board comfortable and enjoyable.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

It was great. The airline staff was very friendly. The FRA security was a bit harsh doing their job but friendly overall.

Flew on a relatively old Airbus A340. Must have been one of the tightest economy seats I've ever experienced in a 2-4-2 setup. Seat doesn't recline much, and you're basically sitting up-right for the entire 11+ hours. Meal service was curt. The hot/warm dish was half squished causing some of the contents to squeeze out and make a mess when it was tossed onto the tray. TV screen is small for this day and age, and the USB didn't work to charge anything either. However there are lots of movies and tv shows, so that was good.

Very old plan, bad cabin layout and seats, entertainment system would get 95% through a film and then crash and reboot. I wont be using Lufthansa after I return back home, would rather pau more for a better flight arramgement.

Our flights were severely delayed, then canceled and we had to fly out next day with no sleep accommodation help. This led to our baggage being lost and the service reps after baggage couldn’t be bothered to help. They kept sending us to different counters when we were at the right counter to begin with. The only saving grace was the angel woman supervisor with blond hair who helped us put in a missing baggage claim.

The boarding system was all bogus - employees at the boarding gate were not sound like proffesional or may be possibly rational

I got an email in the morning of the flight 1/7, from Kayak, that I was rebooked from UA 906 to LH 430. Nobody at Lufthansa ot United knew about this. I went to both counters. at the airport. Also, Cheap Flights, who I booked the ticket through, did not know. I ended up staying on the United flight. But this was very disturbing, since I got a very late notice that I was rebooked to an earlier flight, I hurried to the airport to find out after a lot of inquiring that this was a mistake. Not a good Kayak experience.

The boarding process was really slow. The air crew was amazing and the food options and the entertainment were also really great.

Delayed over 2 hours. Bring your own snacks or prepare to pay. No entertainment and no plug plugs for charging.

Flights delayed, and not communicated to the level I accustomed to by other airlines. The crew seems to be hating their job and it shows. It costs you nothing to smile and be a bit more friendlier. Also, no jet bridge, passengers have to use stairs, which is hard for my elderly parents. What's the point of ordering wheelchairs?

One of the stewardess was really rude to a customer right near me. I ordered water and was given sparkling water which kind of surprised me as I've always been given still water but I didn't say anything. The lady after me ordered water as well and when she saw it was sparking water, she stopped the stewardess who then said very curtly "You could have told me sooner." Whoa...that was rude! Later this same customer had some liquid spilled on her as the same stewardess handed a drink to the person sitting next to her. I know it wasn't intentional, but it was rather strange. It was very hard to navigate how to get through the Frankfurt airport to our connecting flight. No one told us you'd have to go through security again so it was rather confusing as we didn't have a boarding pass. Luckily we were able to get necessary papers and get to our flight. Sadly, my luggage did not make it out of Frankfurt though.

Quick easy flight, checked my bag and was told to pick it up in LAX but my bag stayed in Frankfurt. I am tracking it with an air tag. I filed a complaint with Alaska Airlines at my last stop in SJC.

For context: 10 hour flight FRA-YVR. Newer A330 Neo plane. Crew were amazing - friendly and efficient. The plane is newer with great overhead space. My main issue is that the Premium Econ cabin is inferior compared with other airlines. Cute amenity kit (a plus). Food was fine, though I’d like to see more wine selection beyond 1 red and 1 white. But, seats aren’t as comfortable, and all Prem Econ and Econ passengers share only 4 washrooms. Washrooms in business are off limits. In addition, Condor charges for seat selection in Prem Econ. Ridiculous on a $1500 one-way ticket. Prem Econ configuration is 2, 4 and 2, and Condor put me and my partner into 2 middle seats in the group of 4 seats, meaning we’d have a single person to our left and to our right. Again, ridiculous. A kind airport agent was able to give us 2 seats in first (and exit) row of Prem Econ but these had no footrests. I wouldn’t rush back to Premium Economy on Condor.

The crew was friendly, but the comfort of the plane and the food definitely had room for improvement.

The cabin staff was very friendly and attentive. The plane was modern and fairly quiet in flight. The video screens are large and of high quality, and I liked that the documentary movie "Anselm" was available for watching.

The flight from Saskatoon to Calgary was canceled by WestJet due to the airline strike. Condor, as the main operator, did not inform us. We found out that information just when we arrived at Saskatoon airport. Fortunately, we had enough time to drive to Calgary airport and catch the flight to Frankfurt. We couldn’t claim compensation for the missing flight because nobody takes responsibility for this situation. When we tried to contact BudgetAir, they redirected us to Condor, and Condor redirected us to WestJet. WestJet keeps saying that they are not responsible for the ticket that was bought from a third-party company.

Because of luggage I had to upgrade to premium economy , which was worth it!

Every thing was fine. The food was lack luster especially after leaving from Italy.

Very good except for the screaming 5 year old that was allowed to yell and scream whenever he wanted too! The mom obviously had no concept of “inside voices”!

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