Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from R5 548

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Jun 9 — Jun 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in November or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 10 May 2026.

Wed 9/919:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/916:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 555
Fri 5/619:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/616:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 571
Fri 8/519:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R11 588
Wed 20/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 604
Wed 6/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R11 620
Fri 24/719:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 22/822:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 653
Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/616:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 669
Mon 11/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R11 686
Tue 1/913:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/916:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 702
Mon 11/519:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R11 735
Fri 8/519:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 849

Find 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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 555

One-way from

R5 548

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 584

Good round-trip deal

R21 686 or less

Good one-way deal

R14 934 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 365 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 293 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

19:30-20:45

1 stop25h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 23/6

16:15-10:15

1 stop18h 00m

R14 386

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

13:15-13:55

1 stop24h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 16/9

16:15-10:15

1 stop18h 00m

R14 403

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-13:55

1 stop18h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 20/9

22:15-17:30

1 stop19h 15m

R14 403

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

13:15-13:55

1 stop24h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 25/7

22:15-17:30

1 stop19h 15m

R15 057

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:15-13:55

1 stop24h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 8/9

16:15-17:30

1 stop25h 15m

R15 123

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

13:50-19:10

2 stops29h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 24/6

10:25-13:00

2 stops50h 35m

R16 039

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

23:15-10:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 27/5

10:35-9:45

1 stop23h 10m

R16 988

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

13:15-12:35

2 stops23h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 30/7

22:15-17:30

1 stop19h 15m

R17 218
Fastest return journey

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

18:50-9:10

1 stop14h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 10/9

17:50-11:00

1 stop17h 10m

R17 316

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

13:15-12:35

2 stops23h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 26/7

16:15-10:15

1 stop18h 00m

R17 398

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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?

Booking 89 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 R12 962). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of R15 957). 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 10 May 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 10 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andSWISS 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.

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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 4 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 25h 15m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. There are 9682 km between Cape Town and Amsterdam.

  • 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 R8 580. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SWISS, from R9 877, and Lufthansa, from R10 123. 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 R4 282. Qatar Airways flights start at R5 391 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R6 571 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (93%), Air France (93%) or Scandinavian Airlines (92%) 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 R10 733. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for R11 424 on average, our data indicates R22 102 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 points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 51,6 km respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • 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 R12 962). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of R15 957). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 621AverageR12 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR9 878AverageR12 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapestR10 121AverageR13 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 435AverageR13 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 534AverageR12 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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CondorCheapestR11 544AverageR13 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 844AverageR13 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 892AverageR14 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR13 182AverageR15 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 275AverageR15 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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