Cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

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Cheapest round-trip flights $794
KLM 1 stop 36 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is currently $794
Cheapest one-way flight $618
KLM 1 stop 15 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is currently $618
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,308
Lufthansa Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Thu, Jul 2
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is currently $1,308
Last-minute weekend getaway $987
Qatar Airways 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is currently $987
Cheapest business class flights $2,618
Ethiopian 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Jun 19 — Sat, Jul 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is currently $2,618
Fastest flight 11 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town takes 11 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $660–910
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,100–1,550

Popular airlines from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

  • Lufthansa
    Nonstop
    from $1,284
    Typical price: $1,000–2,250
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  • Condor
    Nonstop
    from $1,009
    Typical price: $1,000–2,000
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    FRA - CPT Every Wed, Fri, Sun
  • KLM
    from $900
    Typical price: $890–1,800
    28 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CPT Every day
  • SWISS
    from $1,074
    Typical price: $1,000–2,600
    24 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CPT Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,137
    Typical price: $1,100–2,250
    21 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CPT Every day
  • Emirates
    from $955
    Typical price: $1,000–2,000
    20 weekly connecting flights
    FRA - CPT Every day

Popular airports near Frankfurt am Main

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 27 min 7 mi
  • Hahn Airport (HHN)
    Frankfurt am Main Germany 1 hr 31 min 64 mi
  • Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)
    Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 42 min 116 mi
  • Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Cologne Germany 2 hr 7 min 85 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $660 to $910.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from $794. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $618.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,284, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Condor flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,009, flying from May 10 to May 23.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $900, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,074, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,137, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $955, flying from May 17 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town starts at $794 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $618 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
11 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.
Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 5 nonstop flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

In terms of flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 28 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town are:
  • Condor offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Condor flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • SWISS offers 24 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
  • Emirates offers 20 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with KLM from $794. The cheapest one-way flight was with KLM from $618.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,284, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Condor flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,009, flying from May 10 to May 23.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $900, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,074, flying from May 28 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $1,137, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is $955, flying from May 17 to Jun 1.
Lufthansa and Condor fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • There are 3 Condor direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town at price $987 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Lufthansa and Condor fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.
  • There are 5 Lufthansa direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • There are 3 Condor direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town start at $1,308 from Thu, Jun 18 to Thu, Jul 2 with Lufthansa.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town start at $2,618 from Fri, Jun 19 to Sat, Jul 4 with Ethiopian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town start at $794 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town starts at $987 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town at price $987 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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