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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Frankfurt.Rs96,052 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs96,052, select.
Frankfurt.Rs106,043 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,043, select.
Frankfurt.Rs119,297 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,297, select.
Frankfurt.Rs119,861 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,861, select.
Frankfurt.Rs122,398 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs122,398, select.
Frankfurt.Rs122,804 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs122,804, select.
Frankfurt.Rs123,491 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs123,491, select.
Frankfurt.Rs123,491 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Frankfurt am Main.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs123,491, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from Rs119,861
Jul
from Rs119,297
Aug
from Rs124,848
Sep
from Rs122,398
Oct
from Rs96,052
Nov
from Rs106,043
Dec
from Rs122,804
Jan
from Rs123,491
Feb
from Rs123,671
Mar
from Rs123,491
Apr
from Rs124,051
May
from Rs124,051

Direct flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Frankfurt below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Frankfurt am Main.

Cape Town to Frankfurt: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs96,052
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time11 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineCondor
Average flights per week23

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main is Rs170,823. 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.
11 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main.
Condor, South African Airways and Lufthansa fly direct from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main.
As of June 2025, there are 23 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Tuesday, 10 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 57 minutes.
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 Frankfurt am Main 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Frankfurt is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Condor offers the cheapest flight tickets to Frankfurt am Main.

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

  • Take a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours.

  • Frankfurt is one hour behind Cape Town and follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • You can choose from 20 weekly Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 17:15 departure with Condor is the earliest available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 18:30.

  • Your CPT to FRA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Jetting into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a cinch with Condor. This popular airline has direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Condor.

  • Condor is the most punctual carrier operating CPT to FRA flights. A reliable 86.05% of its services on this route land on time.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CPT and FRA:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Currently, Rs96,052 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs170,823. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from CPT to FRA, book your trip ten months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CPT to FRA.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that depart CPT arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CPT:

Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt

  • Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to FRA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Germany

  • You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its must-visit sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.

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