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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Frankfurt to Cape Town

September 15 - September 22

Cheapest

FRA - Cape Town

$1,009

$637

Round trip

September 21 - September 30

FRA - Cape Town

$1,043

$646

Round trip

September 15 - September 29

FRA - Cape Town

$988

$649

Round trip

September 15 - September 21

FRA - Cape Town

$1,010

$661

Round trip

September 15 - September 23

FRA - Cape Town

$987

$661

Round trip

September 8 - September 16

Earliest

FRA - Cape Town

$980

$661

Round trip

September 21 - September 29

FRA - Cape Town

$986

$661

Round trip

September 17 - September 29

FRA - Cape Town

$983

$661

Round trip

September 8 - September 22

Earliest

FRA - Cape Town

$982

$661

Round trip

December 3 - December 19

Best

FRA - Cape Town

$1,184

$668

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

For cheap flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town, fares typically range from $777โ€“$1426, with a median of $867. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities to find better prices.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town, the data shows that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $787. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $799, and March presents a median of $807. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.
The typical journey time for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town is 24h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9392 km. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Regular price: $882 - $1,489

Prices for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 882 USD and 1489 USD. The current lowest deal is 637 USD with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from September 15 to September 22, 2026.

now $637

Low $882

High $1,489

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town is May, with a median price of 787 USD. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of 1668 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $787

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,668

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Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Thu, Sep 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

HHN - Cape Town

Ryanair

Frankfurt (HHN) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ryanair

$862

$708

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Condor Flugdienst

$980

$661

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Condor Flugdienst

$982

$661

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Condor Flugdienst

$978

$676

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Condor Flugdienst

$980

$684

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

โŒ› Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Condor Flugdienst

$980

$684

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

16 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 24

$1,282ย ย โ†’ย ย $684

47%

23 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 24

$1,241ย ย โ†’ย ย $682

45%

17 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 24

$1,191ย ย โ†’ย ย $672

44%

18 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 21

$1,185ย ย โ†’ย ย $668

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Frankfurt - Cape Town route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Frankfurt to Cape Town are above the typical level, with a median price of $867.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $787, making it the cheapest month to fly.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 24h 10m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route from Frankfurt to Cape Town is 24h 10m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst is one of the airlines that historically offers direct flights on this route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport offers direct flights to Cape Town, making it a convenient departure choice.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$619

Frankfurtโ€“Hahn (HHN)

Frankfurtโ€“Hahn provides an alternative departure option for flights to Cape Town.

๐Ÿ“ ~100 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$702

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary gateway for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town.

๐Ÿ“ ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$619

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International (CPT) is the primary and most logical airport for your destination.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$619

George (GRJ)

George (GRJ) is the nearest regional airport to Cape Town, offering domestic connections.

๐Ÿ“ ~365 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$836

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) is a major regional hub that could serve as a secondary backup.

๐Ÿ“ ~660 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$707

Upington (UTN)

Upington (UTN) is an alternative regional airport, though it is extremely remote.

๐Ÿ“ ~850 km from destination city (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1010

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $799. Booking 7-13 days out also offered a good average price of $808. In contrast, booking 60+ days in advance saw a significantly higher average price of $1309.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town is considered to be $777 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $867. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1426 or less.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town, with a median price of $787. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $799. The annual median price for this route is $867, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.