Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 3.7% of all flights on this route. For flights requiring a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 2, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

The typical direct flight time from Frankfurt to Cape Town is approximately 22 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 9392 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 26 hours and 15 minutes. These durations reflect the historical travel times observed for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town come up?

Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town are historically frequent. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals, based on observations over a 30-day period. Travelers can typically find competitive prices for this destination with some regularity.

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Frankfurt to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

For cheap flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town, fares typically range from $1130 to $1504, with a median price of $1314. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town, April stands out with a median fare of $739. Other relatively inexpensive months include May, with a median fare of $1270, and September, where the median fare is $1271.

A typical journey from Frankfurt to Cape Town takes approximately 22h 40m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration reflects the overall travel time for the route. For connecting flights, the median travel time is 36h 55m, while non-stop flights, though rare, have a median duration of 22h 40m.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 3.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town. For connecting itineraries, travelers can expect a typical number of 2 stopovers.

The distance between Frankfurt and Cape Town is approximately 9392 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means longer travel times and typically higher fares compared to shorter routes.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Regular price: €756 - €1,267

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

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town is between 756 EUR and 1267 EUR. The current lowest deal is 486 EUR with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Dec 2 to Dec 24.

now 486 €

Low 756 €

High 1,267 €

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town is April, with a median price of $739. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1513. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from 739 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,513 €

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Feb

Mar

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Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

1,100 €

671 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

939 €

633 €

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ethiopian Airlines

1,107 €

675 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

876 €

633 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Air France

1,005 €

674 €

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

777 €

632 €

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

1,108 € → 675 €

39%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

1,101 € → 675 €

39%

22 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 24

894 € → 515 €

42%

23 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 24

894 € → 560 €

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Frankfurt - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Cape Town are near the typical level of $1314.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $739

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town, with a median price of $739.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 36h 55m

Connecting flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town typically average 36h 55m, with nonstop flights at 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights make up 96.3% of available routes from Frankfurt to Cape Town.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Condor Flugdienst is one airline offering direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport offers flights to Cape Town, providing a convenient departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~€508

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€508

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport can be a useful alternative for domestic connections, despite requiring a 4-5 hour drive.

📍 ~400 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€800

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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From FRA

Elite

Oct 27

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$6,449

$3,320

Save $3,129

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Mar 22

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$16,038

$10,452

Save $5,586

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Mar 02

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$15,856

$10,471

Save $5,385

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Mar 11

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$16,052

$10,505

Save $5,547

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Mar 21

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$16,038

$10,505

Save $5,533

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Mar 21

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$17,050

$10,505

Save $6,545

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Mar 21

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$16,442

$10,505

Save $5,937

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 13

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,448

$1,459

Save $989

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 12

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,449

$1,459

Save $990

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 08

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,428

$1,459

Save $969

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 12

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,449

$1,460

Save $989

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 13

Cape Town, South Africa

93% AI deal score

$2,447

$1,460

Save $987

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, booking flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town within 0-6 days of departure has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $957. This contrasts with booking 7-13 days out, which saw average prices of $1473. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance averaged $1425. These trends are based on data observed across a 90-day period.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town was considered to be $1130 or less. The median price observed for this route was $1314. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were $1130 or below, while 75% of prices were at or below $1504, based on a 90-day analysis.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town, with a median price of $739. Other relatively inexpensive months include May and September, both with median prices around $1270 and $1271 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $1314, based on data observed over a 270-day period.

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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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Frankfurt to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Frankfurt - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $739

Connecting flights average 36h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

How much should a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town cost?

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

Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

What's the flight time from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

How often do cheap flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town come up?

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Flights to Cape Town from other cities

Frankfurt to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Frankfurt - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $739

Connecting flights average 36h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

Best Elite deals to Cape Town

Oct 27

Mar 22

Mar 02

Mar 11

Mar 21

Mar 21

Mar 21

Dec 13

Dec 12

Dec 08

Dec 12

Dec 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

How much should a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town cost?

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