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Städel Museum
One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
Flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 13h 20m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $459 (€370) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 5837 miles (9394 km) distance in 11h 25m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 5837 miles (9394 km) |
Average flight duration 13h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $459 (€370) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 11h 25m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$755
Average price
$1428
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 50 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
9394 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $1428 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $755.
It's difficult to get from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.
KL598+
KL1815
ET846 · ET706
ET844 · ET706
KL598+
KL1819
BA54 · BA906+
BA6241
LH573+
LH6443
KL598+
KL1819
BA58 · BA902
ET846 · ET706
LH573+
LH9547The table below shows live departures for Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ET844 · ET706 | 1:50 PM Capetown | 16h35 | 6:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL592+ KL1819+ KL4541 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 23h35 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA6224+ BA54 · BA906 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 23h50 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA6224+ BA56 · BA906 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 23h50 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF995+ AF7139+ AF1518 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 19h00 | 9:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA6224+ BA54 · BA908 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 29h45 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK8684+ TK39 · TK1587 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 20h05 | 10:05 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK8684+ TK39 · TK1591 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 23h40 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7139+ AF995+ AF1618 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 21h25 | 11:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA56 · BA902+ BA6224 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 19h50 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7139+ AF995+ AF1218 | 2:00 PM Capetown | 24h20 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH573+ LH9547 | 2:15 PM Capetown | 15h20 | 5:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4141+ LX283+ LX3612 | 2:15 PM Capetown | 19h05 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
ET846 · ET706 | 3:10 PM Capetown | 15h15 | 6:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL4543+ KL592+ KL1821 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 26h40 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA56 · BA906+ BA6241 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 22h30 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX283+ LX3612+ LX9163 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 18h00 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH6443+ LH573 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 14h15 | 5:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA6241+ BA54 · BA906 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 22h30 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA6241+ BA54 · BA908 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 28h25 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA56 · BA902+ BA6241 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 18h30 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL4543+ KL592+ KL1819 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 22h15 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA56 · BA908+ BA6241 | 3:20 PM Capetown | 28h25 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK45 · TK1587 | 4:35 PM Capetown | 17h30 | 10:05 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK45 · TK1593 | 4:35 PM Capetown | 25h00 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK45 · TK1591 | 4:35 PM Capetown | 21h05 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK45 · TK1597 | 4:35 PM Capetown | 28h40 | 9:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
ET1825 · ET858 · ET706 | 5:25 PM Capetown | 37h00 | 6:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
ET1825 · ET848 · ET706 | 5:25 PM Capetown | 37h00 | 6:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH577 | 5:55 PM Capetown | 11h25 | 5:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL4545+ KL592+ KL1821 | 6:25 PM Capetown | 23h35 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL4545+ KL592+ KL1819 | 6:25 PM Capetown | 19h10 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL4545+ KL592+ KL1825 | 6:25 PM Capetown | 27h35 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA58 · BA908 | 6:50 PM Capetown | 24h55 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA58 · BA910 | 6:50 PM Capetown | 27h45 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA58 · BA906 | 6:50 PM Capetown | 19h00 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA58 · BA902 | 6:50 PM Capetown | 15h00 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA3327 · BA7003+ BA908 | 7:30 PM Capetown | 24h15 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA3327 · BA7003+ BA910 | 7:30 PM Capetown | 27h05 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA3327 · BA7009+ BA910 | 7:30 PM Capetown | 27h05 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA3327 · BA7001+ BA910 | 7:30 PM Capetown | 27h05 | 10:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA3327 · BA7009+ BA908 | 7:30 PM Capetown | 24h15 | 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX3602+ LX8087 | 10:25 PM Capetown | 14h00 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3600+ LX8087 | 10:25 PM Capetown | 16h10 | 2:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL598+ KL1819 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 14h20 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL598+ KL1821 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 18h45 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL598+ KL1825 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 22h45 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8362+ AF1641+ AF1018 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 22h50 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF8362 · AF5478+ AF1018 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 22h50 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF8362 · AF8345+ AF1018 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 22h50 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF8362 · AF5474+ AF1318 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 18h30 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL598+ KL1817 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 35h50 | 11:05 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8362+ AF1741+ AF1018 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 22h50 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL598+ KL1815 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 34h20 | 9:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF8362 · AF5474+ AF1018 | 11:15 PM Capetown | 22h50 | 10:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA6223+ BA56 · BA902 | 9:00 AM Capetown | 24h50 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 2 transfers | |
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One of Germany’s leading art museums, with major European works from the Middle Ages to the present on the Museumsufer.
A favorite for families and science lovers, famous for dinosaur skeletons and extensive natural history displays.
Major contemporary and modern art exhibition hall known for high-profile temporary shows in the historic center.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with traditional-style buildings and closely linked to the city’s medieval past.
The museum embankment along the Main is ideal for scenic walks and easy access to many of the city’s top museums.
Riverside promenade popular for skyline photography, walks, and open views across the Main and central Frankfurt.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served warm with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties with protected regional status.
Frankfurt’s famous cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic local spring and summer dish strongly associated with the city.
A sour milk cheese specialty marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. It is a traditional Hessian tavern dish, especially popular with apple wine.
Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in the Palmengarten, known for elegant modern cuisine and polished service in a refined setting.
Classic apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for Grüne Soße, schnitzel, and traditional Frankfurt atmosphere with communal seating.
Well-known traditional Hessian restaurant and cider house, popular for hearty regional dishes and house apple wine in a historic setting.
Prices are high by German standards, especially hotels and dining near the centre and trade fair areas.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10%; about 10% for very good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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Frankfurt am Main Airport -> Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
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