Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town?

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town typically represent a minority of available options, accounting for approximately 12.9% of all flights in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers can expect to make an average of 2 connections. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

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

A direct flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town typically takes 11 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9392 kilometers. Flights with one stopover have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 16 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes when available.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town come up frequently. This route is classified as having a high occurrence of deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options with regularity for this destination.

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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 $856 to $1678, with a median price of $1251. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 10% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals requires some flexibility.

A typical journey from Frankfurt to Cape Town takes approximately 24h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9392 km. Since most itineraries involve connecting flights, the total travel time accounts for layovers.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 12.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town? The most affordable months to travel are May, with a median fare of $787, followed by April at $799, and March at $807. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare for the route.

How much is a round trip from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Regular price: €779 - €1,188

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town is typically between 779 EUR and 1188 EUR. The current lowest deal is 539 EUR with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Jan 25-Jan 26.

now 539 €

Low 779 €

High 1,188 €

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. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1668. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from 787 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,668 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

905 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

912 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

958 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

893 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

907 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

899 €

583 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

1,111 € → 585 €

47%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

1,104 € → 595 €

46%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

1,128 € → 649 €

42%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

1,111 € → 645 €

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Frankfurt - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Cape Town are above the typical level of $1251.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices below $800.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town, with a median price of $787.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 24h 10m long.

The median flight duration from Frankfurt to Cape Town is 24 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 12.9% of recent flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights.

Condor Flugdienst has offered 1 direct deal from Frankfurt to Cape Town recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€560

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights to Cape Town.

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

💸 Flights from ~€567

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George (GRJ) can be a useful alternative for Cape Town with reliable domestic connections, though it requires a 4-5 hour drive.

📍 ~420 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€591

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Best Elite deals to Cape Town

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From FRA

Elite

Sep 21

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,296

$2,722

Save $2,574

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Sep 16

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,406

$2,727

Save $2,679

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Sep 20

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,527

$2,727

Save $2,800

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Sep 17

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,459

$2,743

Save $2,716

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Nov 01

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$18,304

$10,429

Save $7,875

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Nov 16

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$17,933

$10,429

Save $7,504

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Nov 10

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$18,016

$10,429

Save $7,587

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Nov 10

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$18,016

$10,429

Save $7,587

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Sep 21

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$2,534

$1,396

Save $1,138

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 13

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$2,472

$1,398

Save $1,074

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 01

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$2,462

$1,398

Save $1,064

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

From FRA

Elite

Dec 10

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$2,465

$1,398

Save $1,067

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

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 observed was $799. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw an average price of $808, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $828. Conversely, booking 60 or more days out typically led to significantly higher prices, averaging $1309.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town was considered to be $856 or less. The median price for this route was $1251. Flights priced at $1678 or more were in the top 25% of prices observed during the 90-day period.

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 was $1251, indicating that these months typically offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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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

Regular price: €779 - €1,188

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town is typically between 779 EUR and 1188 EUR. The current lowest deal is 539 EUR with Condor Flugdienst, for travel from Jan 25-Jan 26.

now 539 €

Low 779 €

High 1,188 €

The cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

May

Cheapest

Flights from 787 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,668 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Condor Flugdienst

Last-minute flights going from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

905 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

912 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

958 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

893 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

907 €

573 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

FRA - Cape Town

Frankfurt (FRA) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

899 €

583 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

1,111 € → 585 €

47%

4 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 7

1,104 € → 595 €

46%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

1,128 € → 649 €

42%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

1,111 € → 645 €

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Frankfurt - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Frankfurt to Cape Town are above the typical level of $1251.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices below $800.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town, with a median price of $787.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 24h 10m long.

The median flight duration from Frankfurt to Cape Town is 24 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 12.9% of recent flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights.

Condor Flugdienst has offered 1 direct deal from Frankfurt to Cape Town recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Frankfurt main airports to depart from

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€560

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights to Cape Town.

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

💸 Flights from ~€567

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

George (GRJ) can be a useful alternative for Cape Town with reliable domestic connections, though it requires a 4-5 hour drive.

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$2,465

$1,398

Save $1,067

Condor Flugdienst

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Cheap Flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Today’s best flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town

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 above the typical level.

Fly in May for prices below $800.

Flights are typically 24h 10m long.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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

Sep 21

Sep 16

Sep 20

Sep 17

Nov 01

Nov 16

Nov 10

Nov 10

Sep 21

Dec 13

Dec 01

Dec 10

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?

Related routes

More routes from Frankfurt

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 above the typical level.

Fly in May for prices below $800.

Flights are typically 24h 10m long.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Condor Flugdienst offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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

Sep 21

Sep 16

Sep 20

Sep 17

Nov 01

Nov 16

Nov 10

Nov 10

Sep 21

Dec 13

Dec 01

Dec 10

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?