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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from R6 652

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Feb 12 — Feb 191
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in November or February, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 7 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 433

One-way from

R6 652

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 748

Good round-trip deal

R13 512 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 238 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 529 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 817 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 7 February 2025.

Tue 18/119:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Wed 26/1119:50AMS - CPT
1 stop34h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2R12 396
Wed 12/119:30CPT - AMS
2 stops24h 30mSWISS
Wed 3/127:00AMS - CPT
2 stops47h 40mSWISS
Deal found 6/2R12 414
Wed 5/314:35CPT - AMS
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/317:30AMS - CPT
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2R12 433
Sun 9/28:30CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 30mAir France
Sun 23/219:15AMS - CPT
1 stop34h 15mAir France
Deal found 6/2R12 600
Tue 11/312:35CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 18/322:20AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R13 118
Mon 7/716:35CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/823:10AMS - CPT
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2R13 730
Tue 18/323:00CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 26/319:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R13 915
Fri 7/28:05CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Thu 20/217:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 5/2R14 193
Thu 6/222:00CPT - AMS
1 stop36h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 10/216:05AMS - CPT
1 stop17h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/2R14 934
Sat 6/918:25CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Sun 28/921:50AMS - CPT
1 stop37h 45mEmirates
Deal found 6/2R17 528
Tue 8/715:25CPT - AMS
2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/815:40AMS - CPT
2 stops22h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R17 732

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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

15:20-11:00

2 stops20h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/3

17:30-13:00

2 stops18h 30m

R12 377

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

12:35-13:20

1 stop25h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 18/3

15:05-17:25

1 stop25h 20m

R12 600

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

8:30-8:00

1 stop24h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 25/2

17:55-14:30

2 stops19h 35m

R12 989

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

18:05-9:00

1 stop14h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 28/6

18:30-9:30

1 stop15h 00m

R13 526

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/7

16:35-9:40

1 stop17h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 11/8

23:10-11:50

1 stop36h 40m

R13 730

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

14:30-15:35

2 stops26h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 17/3

19:35-21:40

1 stop25h 05m

R13 897

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/3

18:10-10:10

1 stop17h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 18/3

17:45-6:10

Nonstop11h 25m

R14 452

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

23:55-19:05

1 stop20h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 13/3

9:50-7:40

2 stops20h 50m

R15 360

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/7

18:55-14:00

1 stop19h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 13/8

16:10-12:40

2 stops20h 30m

R15 694

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/7

15:25-9:05

2 stops17h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 12/8

15:40-13:45

2 stops22h 05m

R17 732

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31 January 2025.

Booking 63 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of R683). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R934). 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 7 February 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 24% 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 February 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.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 7 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Qatar Airways from Cape Town to Amsterdam to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20