Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from R6 568

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 009

One-way from

R6 568

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 924

Good round-trip deal

R15 005 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 057 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 22/12-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
27/11
  • 27/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 471 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 034 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 November 2025.

Mon 22/1223:35CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 50mSWISS
Tue 27/19:50AMS - CPT
1 stop20h 40mSWISS
Deal found 10/11R11 009
Fri 21/119:00CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Fri 28/1110:40AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 00mSWISS
Deal found 10/11R11 026
Wed 24/129:00CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Wed 28/120:00AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 35mSWISS
Deal found 10/11R11 078
Mon 17/119:30CPT - AMS
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1114:45AMS - CPT
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R11 163
Fri 21/119:30CPT - AMS
2 stops24h 30mSWISS
Sun 23/1110:40AMS - CPT
1 stop34h 25mSWISS
Deal found 10/11R11 198
Thu 20/119:30CPT - AMS
2 stops23h 40mLufthansa
Mon 24/1113:40AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11R11 249
Sat 15/1112:30CPT - AMS
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/117:05AMS - CPT
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R11 283
Mon 1/1223:35CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 50mSWISS
Mon 8/127:00AMS - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 10/11R11 352
Tue 23/129:30CPT - AMS
2 stops24h 30mSWISS
Tue 27/115:15AMS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 10/11R11 609
Mon 22/1223:35CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 50mSWISS
Wed 28/120:00AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 35mSWISS
Deal found 10/11R11 644
Thu 13/119:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 20mLufthansa
Wed 26/1113:40AMS - CPT
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 10/11R11 712

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Amsterdam

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Return

Price

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

23:35-14:25

1 stop15h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 27/1

9:50-7:30

1 stop20h 40m

R11 009

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

15:25-11:35

2 stops20h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 19/5

12:25-13:45

2 stops25h 20m

R11 352

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/12

23:35-14:25

1 stop15h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 8/12

7:00-22:05

1 stop14h 05m

R11 352

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

23:35-14:25

1 stop15h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 28/1

20:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R11 644

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

9:30-14:25

2 stops29h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 28/11

10:40-7:40

2 stops20h 00m

R11 661

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

9:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 28/1

20:00-14:35

2 stops17h 35m

R12 244

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

9:30-9:00

2 stops24h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 6/3

20:00-7:30

1 stop34h 30m

R12 398

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-19:15

2 stops30h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 5/3

17:30-13:45

2 stops19h 15m

R12 535

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

18:05-8:00

1 stop13h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 8/5

18:20-9:30

1 stop15h 10m

R12 758

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

16:40-13:10

1 stop20h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/5

18:40-11:50

1 stop17h 10m

R12 844

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of R10 237). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Amsterdam. Reviews last updated 12 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, andTurkish Airlines from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?

    Travellers who are going to Amsterdam from Cape Town will start the process at Cape Town International Airport. This airport is 20 kilometres from the city centre of Cape Town. It has international and domestic terminals connected by a common terminal. This airport offers direct flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is where the flight will end. It is found nine kilometres from Amsterdam and is the third busiest airport in Europe based on passenger volume. The airport is a hub for KLM, Transavia, and Martinair.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    There is a single airline that offers direct, nonstop flights from Cape Town into Amsterdam. KLM serves travellers who require a quick trip to Amsterdam but often has more expensive flights than the airlines that offer stopover options. This flight takes 1h 40m to get to the destination. There are many other airlines that travel this route with stopovers including Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways along with others. Stopover flights are quite a bit less expensive in most cases and offer an ideal choice for a budget traveller.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Several different flights are available with stops between the origination and destination airport. The indirect flights with one-stop often touch down in Frankfurt am Main Airport, Istanbul Airport, or Johannesburg O. R. Tambo Airport. These flights may be anywhere from 14h 20m-17h 40m in duration. All of the other indirect flights going to Amsterdam will have two stops. Some of them stop in Livingstone Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, others come down in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Lyon Airport. These flights are often a bit longer than direct or one-stop flights but often less expensive.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Travellers going from Cape Town to Amsterdam will need to have a passport as well as a visa to visit. Applying can be done in Cape Town at the Netherlands Visa Application Centre.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    If you book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl to Schiphol. Flights to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) from Cape Town Intl (CPT) take 11h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam per day from 11 airlines.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam in 15h 50m. Fly via SWISS or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. There are 9682 km between Cape Town and Amsterdam. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip from R9 051. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from R10 217, and Lufthansa, from R10 841. Ethiopian Air is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 134. Turkish Airlines flights start at R7 494 while deals on SWISS start at R7 682 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (75%), KLM (71%) or Air France (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R9 078. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for R9 569 on average, our data indicates R21 431 when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a stopover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, or Ayasofya. Those on a stopover in Istanbul interested in visiting Sultan Ahmet Camii, Taksim Square, or Ayasofya can do so by traveling 35,9 km, 33,5 km, and 35,8 km, respectively from Istanbul. Those on a stopover in Istanbul in need of a car hire can book one at Istanbul for about R398.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. LEGOLAND Dubai, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq can be visited by travelling about 51,6 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R378 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of R10 237). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 051AverageR14 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR10 217AverageR13 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 841AverageR14 560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 646AverageR14 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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CondorCheapestR12 095AverageR13 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 301AverageR13 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 611AverageR14 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 150AverageR15 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR13 351AverageR15 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR13 462AverageR17 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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