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 overall flights. Historically, direct flights accounted for 4.4% of the routes observed. For flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers is typically two. Travelers preferring direct routes should be aware of their limited availability.

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 that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 18 hours and 50 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 9392 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in 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 across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor fares. Setting a price alert could help travelers identify opportune moments to book their flights. Given the frequent changes, an alert system can be a useful tool.

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Cape Town to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

For flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt, fares typically range from $959–$1796, with a median price of $1382. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Frankfurt takes about 32h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9392 km. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, the total travel time reflects the need for transfers.

When looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt, the cheapest months to fly are typically October, with a median fare of $324, and January, with a median fare of $466. May also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $740. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, as only 4.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt. For the majority of itineraries that involve connections, travelers typically make 2 stopovers. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you monitor fare changes.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Regular price: $799 - $1,999

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt is typically between $799 and $1999. A current deal offers flights for $650 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 25.

now $650

Low $799

High $1,999

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to FRA 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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,179

$719

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,101

$827

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,121

$754

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,209

$766

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,210

$770

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,336

$811

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$1,385 → $738

47%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$1,329 → $716

46%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$1,336 → $806

40%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,376 → $859

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Cape Town - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Frankfurt are near the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October ($324) and January ($466) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically a long-haul flight

Flights to Frankfurt from Cape Town are typically long-haul, averaging 32h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst has offered direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals appear frequently on this route, with many deals occurring in the last 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Frankfurt.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$608

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Frankfurt.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$607

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 rail)

💸 Flights from ~$728

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

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From CPT

Elite

Nov 18

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$3,532

$2,563

Save $969

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Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 22

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$3,942

$2,700

Save $1,242

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 29

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$4,569

$2,818

Save $1,751

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 18

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$4,686

$2,818

Save $1,868

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Jan 20

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$2,044

$1,436

Save $608

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 17

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$2,036

$1,440

Save $596

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 12

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$2,040

$1,450

Save $590

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 18

Frankfurt, Germany

91% AI deal score

$1,971

$1,450

Save $521

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Mar 08

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$4,051

$3,171

Save $880

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 17

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$5,069

$3,269

Save $1,800

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 25

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$1,839

$1,436

Save $403

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Feb 01

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$1,852

$1,436

Save $416

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

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 average prices rise to $826, while booking 60+ days out resulted in significantly higher average prices of $1491. This trend suggests that last-minute deals can sometimes be found, but planning within the recommended window generally offers better value.

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 historically stands at $1382. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares observed being below $1796. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $959 threshold.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt, with a median price of $324. January also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $466. In contrast, the annual median price across the trailing 270 days was $1382. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider planning their trips during these months.

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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: $799 - $1,999

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt is typically between $799 and $1999. A current deal offers flights for $650 with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Jan 20-Jan 25.

now $650

Low $799

High $1,999

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

KLM

$1,179

$719

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,101

$827

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,121

$754

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,209

$766

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst

$1,210

$770

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Frankfurt

Cape Town (CPT) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,336

$811

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$1,385 → $738

47%

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$1,329 → $716

46%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$1,336 → $806

40%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$1,376 → $859

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Cape Town - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Cape Town to Frankfurt are near the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October ($324) and January ($466) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically a long-haul flight

Flights to Frankfurt from Cape Town are typically long-haul, averaging 32h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst has offered direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals appear frequently on this route, with many deals occurring in the last 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Frankfurt.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car or taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$608

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Frankfurt.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$607

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.

Frankfurt, Germany

90% AI deal score

$1,852

$1,436

Save $416

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Cape Town to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Frankfurt

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Cape Town - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Typically a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Nov 18

Sep 22

Sep 29

Sep 18

Jan 20

Nov 17

Nov 12

Sep 18

Mar 08

Sep 17

Oct 25

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

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

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

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More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Frankfurt from other cities

Cape Town to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Frankfurt

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt

Cape Town - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Typically a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Nov 18

Sep 22

Sep 29

Sep 18

Jan 20

Nov 17

Nov 12

Sep 18

Mar 08

Sep 17

Oct 25

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to Frankfurt?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt?