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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 632 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.560 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 560 €, select.

Cape Town.575 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Cape Town on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 575 €, select.

Cape Town.577 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 577 €, select.

Cape Town.580 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 580 €, select.

Cape Town.584 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Cape Town on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.

Cape Town.585 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 585 €, select.

Cape Town.585 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 585 €, select.

Cape Town.585 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 585 €, select.

Cape Town.590 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 590 €, select.

Cape Town.590 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Condor.Outbound direct flight with Condor departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound direct flight with Condor departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 590 €, select.

Cape Town.591 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 591 €, select.

Cape Town.597 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.

Cape Town.597 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.

Cape Town.605 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 605 €, select.

Cape Town.609 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 609 €, select.

Cape Town.613 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From 613 €, select.

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Cheapest flight found	560 €
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	11 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airline	Condor
Average flights per week	30

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is 560 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

11 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

Condor, Lufthansa and South African Airways fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.

How many flights are there a week from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

As of July 2026, there are 30 flights per week flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 24 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
Take your pick of ten weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. The 19:30 departure with Condor is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FRA to CPT flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
Condor is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to CPT flights. An exceptional 89.83% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and CPT:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Munich Airport
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to FRA:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

If you're landing on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

Cape Town Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRA to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.