Flights Cape Town → Frankfurt am Main
As of November 2026, economy flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main have a typical range EUR 742–2891, median EUR 1395. Full range across all 226 offers: EUR 559–6625. We analyzed 226 offers from 22 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Cape Town → Frankfurt am Main
Based on 226 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Cape Town → Frankfurt am Main
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · EUR
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | — | Included | — |
| FlySafair | Included | — | — |
| Cemair | Included | Included | — |
| South African | Included | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| SWISS | Included | EUR 40 | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Ethiopian Air | — | Included | — |
| Kenya Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Airlink | Included | Included | — |
| British Airways | — | EUR 58 | — |
| Condor | — | EUR 31 | — |
| KLM | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | EUR 35 | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | — | EUR 31 | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Based on 226 offers · November 2026
Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights ranged from EUR 559 to EUR 6625 across 226 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 226 offers.
These 226 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between EUR 1128 and EUR 1882
What hidden fees do Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main routes. The breakdown below is based on 226 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (EUR) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| EK | 13 | 1% |
| FA | 226 | 17% |
| 5Z | 0 | 0% |
| SA | 0 | 0% |
| TK | 9 | 1% |
| LX | 51 | 3% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
| ET | 8 | 0% |
| KQ | 10 | 1% |
| 4Z | 0 | 0% |
| BA | 52 | 3% |
| DE | 42 | 3% |
| KL | 51 | 3% |
| LH | 40 | 2% |
| EY | 15 | 1% |
| AF | 49 | 3% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
| VS | 20 | 1% |
| UA | 1 | 0% |
FlySafair: base ~EUR 1143 + fees EUR 226 = ~EUR 1369 total. United Airlines: base ~EUR 6624 + fees EUR 1 = ~EUR 6625 total.
FlySafair's EUR 226 ancillary fees narrow the gap with United Airlines's lower-fee model — the EUR 5481 base difference shrinks to EUR 5256 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main?
22 airlines flew Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (5Z), fares ranged EUR 728–1207 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (EUR) | Median (EUR) | Fees (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 5Z | 3 | 728–1207 | 728 | 0 (0%) |
 Emirates | 40 | 585–2320 | 760 | 13 (2%) |
 Edelweiss Air | 5 | 1077–1128 | 1128 | n/a |
 Turkish Airlines | 17 | 944–1984 | 1193 | 9 (1%) |
 South African Airways | 32 | 876–3251 | 1248 | 0 (0%) |
 4Z | 15 | 1155–1467 | 1252 | 0 (0%) |
 Kenya Airways | 6 | 1166–1319 | 1273 | 10 (1%) |
 FlySafair | 20 | 726–1452 | 1369 | 226 (16%) |
 Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 1163–3502 | 1518 | 8 (1%) |
 British Airways | 1 | — | 1535 | n/a |
 Qatar Airways | 17 | 1201–1615 | 1600 | 20 (1%) |
 British Airways | 16 | 1332–2763 | 1631 | 52 (3%) |
 Condor | 3 | 1448–1830 | 1791 | 42 (2%) |
 Etihad Airways | 1 | — | 1822 | 15 (1%) |
 KLM | 8 | 1692–2304 | 1866 | 51 (3%) |
 Air France | 5 | 1870–1994 | 1915 | 49 (3%) |
 Swiss | 9 | 1035–2169 | 1921 | 51 (3%) |
 Lufthansa | 14 | 1652–3051 | 2044 | 40 (2%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 1 | — | 2974 | 20 (1%) |
 Virgin Atlantic | 3 | — | 3069 | 20 (1%) |
 DT | 1 | — | 3549 | n/a |
 United Airlines | 2 | — | 6625 | 1 (0%) |
Where do the best Cape Town → Frankfurt am Main prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights
- Cape Town–Frankfurt am Main had 226 offers analyzed. Median price: EUR 1395.
- FA charges 417.7x more in ancillary fees than UA — EUR 226 vs EUR 1 avg per booking.
- The same route priced EUR 679 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was EUR 777. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main cost?
- Based on 226 offers analyzed, Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights range from EUR 559 to EUR 6625, with a median price of EUR 1395. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add EUR 41 to the base fare on Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main including all fees?
- 5Z has the lowest median fare on Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main at EUR 728 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Cape Town–Frankfurt am Main flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was EUR 777. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main routes?
- Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main has 22 airlines competing, creating a price range from EUR 559 to EUR 6625 across 226 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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