Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from R6 940
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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.
Thu 4/1219:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 17/1214:25CPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12R13 795
Wed 31/1219:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 2/314:25CPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12R14 152
Sat 6/1211:00AMS - CPT
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1213:50CPT - AMS
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R14 254
Thu 4/126:55AMS - CPT
1 stop21h 55mAir France
Wed 17/127:55CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 40mAir France
Deal found 3/12R14 339
Tue 9/127:20AMS - CPT
1 stop21h 30mAir France
Wed 21/17:55CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Deal found 3/12R14 509
Wed 31/1219:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 3/37:20CPT - AMS
2 stops35h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12R14 543
Best flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Wed 4/219:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 4/323:25CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/12R14 203
Sun 11/119:10AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/113:50CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R15 564
Fri 22/518:20AMS - CPT
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Sun 24/518:05CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12R15 955
Tue 24/218:50AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/317:15CPT - AMS
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 023
Wed 20/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Thu 28/523:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/12R16 057
Fri 6/214:10AMS - CPT
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/30:30CPT - AMS
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 193
Sat 28/218:45AMS - CPT
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/317:15CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 431
Mon 4/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Sat 30/523:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/12R16 669
Thu 5/26:55AMS - CPT
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/35:45CPT - AMS
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 669
Thu 21/514:40AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Sun 24/518:05CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12R16 941
Sat 7/213:35AMS - CPT
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/30:30CPT - AMS
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R16 788
Direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Amsterdam to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Mon 25/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Tue 9/623:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/12R16 023
Wed 20/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Thu 28/523:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/12R16 057
Thu 21/518:35AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Mon 25/57:40CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/12R16 074
Mon 2/29:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Mon 16/223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/12R16 091
Mon 4/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Mon 18/523:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/12R16 108
Tue 3/39:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 17/38:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 4/12R16 125
Tue 26/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Tue 9/623:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 4/12R16 193
Wed 20/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Mon 25/57:40CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/12R16 227
Tue 3/39:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Wed 11/323:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 3/12R16 550
Thu 22/117:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 3/223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 3/12R16 584
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/127:20AMS - CPT
1 stop21h 30mAir France
Wed 21/17:55CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Deal found 3/12R14 509
Tue 9/129:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/17:55CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R15 240
Tue 9/126:55AMS - CPT
1 stop21h 55mAir France
Sun 28/127:55CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 40mAir France
Deal found 3/12R16 312
Wed 10/129:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/127:55CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R15 257
Wed 10/1219:20AMS - CPT
1 stop33h 30mAir France
Wed 17/127:55CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mAir France
Deal found 2/12R15 326
Wed 10/1219:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 16/114:25CPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12R15 445
Wed 10/1219:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1212:30CPT - AMS
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R15 717
Wed 10/129:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Wed 17/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 2/12R16 108
Wed 10/129:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Sun 21/128:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 3/12R16 516
One-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Fri 15/520:55AMS - CPT
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R6 940
Sat 16/521:00AMS - CPT
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R7 314
Thu 14/520:05AMS - CPT
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R7 331
Wed 20/514:55AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R7 603
Tue 19/521:00AMS - CPT
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R7 705
Sat 18/418:30AMS - CPT
3 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12R9 032
Sun 4/113:35AMS - CPT
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12R9 066
Find flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 5 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 4/2
19:35-13:35
2 stops17h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 4/3
23:25-15:35
1 stop17h 10m
R14 203
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 11/1
19:10-13:45
2 stops17h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 27/1
13:50-9:10
2 stops20h 20m
R15 564
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 22/5
18:20-9:30
1 stop15h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/5
18:05-9:00
1 stop14h 55m
R15 955
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 24/2
18:50-14:35
2 stops18h 45m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
17:15-13:20
1 stop21h 05m
R16 023
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 20/5
10:10-21:25
Nonstop11h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 28/5
23:15-10:45
Nonstop11h 30m
R16 057
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 6/2
14:10-13:00
3 stops21h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/3
0:30-9:20
3 stops33h 50m
R16 193
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 28/2
18:45-11:50
1 stop16h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/3
17:15-17:20
1 stop25h 05m
R16 431
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 4/5
10:10-21:25
Nonstop11h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 30/5
23:15-10:45
Nonstop11h 30m
R16 669
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 5/2
6:55-5:50
1 stop21h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/3
5:45-10:10
1 stop29h 25m
R16 669
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 7/2
13:35-11:50
2 stops21h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/3
0:30-9:20
3 stops33h 50m
R16 788
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Best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of R10 988). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 187). 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 AMS to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Amsterdam to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Amsterdam to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
The most flights from AMS to CPT are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Amsterdam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 282.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 29m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 27m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, such as Emirates, KLM, andAir France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airports do I use to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Booking a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town Intl (CPT) is your only option if you wish to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town. On a typical day, there are 4 flights from Schiphol to Cape Town Intl, all of which are around 11h 15m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 9 airlines when you book a flight from Schiphol to Cape Town.
How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?
The Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 261 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
A quick flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town can take about 15h 10m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R15 955. The distance between Amsterdam and Cape Town is about 9682 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R10 782, was found to be the cheapest airline from Amsterdam to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SWISS and Kenya Airways. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 551. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Amsterdam to Cape Town for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Amsterdam to Cape Town on time: KLM (82%), Scandinavian Airlines (79%), Air France (75%).
What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay R33 505 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R16 540 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R10 767.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of R10 988). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 187). 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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