Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

Direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 4.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How many hours is the flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt has a median duration of 11 hours and 25 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 18 hours and 50 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 9392 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight duration when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Cape Town to Frankfurt flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find a good fare. Given the frequent nature of price changes, an alert can help you monitor fluctuations and secure a favorable booking.

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CPT - Frankfurt
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$1,111
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Cape Town to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

For cheap flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt, fares typically range from $959–$1796, with a median of $1382. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt, October stands out with a median fare of $324. January is another cost-effective option, with median fares around $466. Additionally, May offers favorable pricing, with a median fare of $740.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Frankfurt takes approximately 32h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, spanning a distance of 9392 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 4.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt, meaning the vast majority of travelers will have at least one stop.

This route is classified as long-haul, covering a significant distance of 9392 km. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent monitoring could help you find a suitable fare.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Regular price: $950 - $1,735

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $950 and $1735. The current lowest deal is $546 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 21-Sep 29.

now $546

Low $950

High $1,735

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt is October, with a median price of $324. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1776. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $324

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,776

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$988

$704

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$942

$731

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$877

$713

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$914

$713

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,213

$704

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,237

$718

One-way

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

14 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 29

$1,293 → $710

45%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$1,108 → $567

49%

8 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 29

$1,078 → $546

49%

5 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 7

$1,237 → $718

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Cape Town - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Frankfurt are near the typical level of $1382.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $324.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 32h 40m

The typical flight duration from Cape Town to Frankfurt is 32h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst has a direct deal for $546

Condor Flugdienst has a direct deal for $546 from Sep 21-Sep 29.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals are frequent on this route, with good prices available 8% of the time.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a great choice for flights to Frankfurt, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$720

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$719

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of flights, offering an alternative to FRA.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$757

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

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$3,936

$2,912

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $761. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $826, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $776. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $1204, and those booked 60+ days ahead averaging $1491.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt is considered to be $959 or less. The median price for this route was $1382. Prices generally range, with 75% of fares being $1796 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify a favorable deal when planning their trip.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt, with a median price of $324. January also offered relatively low fares, with a median price of $466. May, while listed as a cheaper option in some instances with a median of $740, was also identified as the most expensive month overall for this route, with the annual median price across all months being $1382.

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Cape Town to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Regular price: $950 - $1,735

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $950 and $1735. The current lowest deal is $546 with Condor Flugdienst for travel from Sep 21-Sep 29.

now $546

Low $950

High $1,735

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

October

Cheapest

Flights from $324

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,776

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$988

$704

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$942

$731

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$877

$713

One-way

Thu, Jul 30

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$914

$713

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,213

$704

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,237

$718

One-way

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

14 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 29

$1,293 → $710

45%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$1,108 → $567

49%

8 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 29

$1,078 → $546

49%

5 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 7

$1,237 → $718

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt