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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Amsterdam to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 708 and R22 182 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 435 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 8-Nov 15).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Amsterdam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 16m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 529.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Amsterdam to Cape Town flights typically cost between R15 708 and R22 182 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R12 435 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 8-Nov 15).

Question 6

How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?

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The Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 282 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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A quick flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town can take about 18h 25m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 055. The distance between Amsterdam and Cape Town is about 9682 km.

Question 8

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

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Ethiopian Air, at R11 213, 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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Question 11

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

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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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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The most flights from AMS to CPT are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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On average you can expect to pay R19 637 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R15 754 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R11 675.

Question 16

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

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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 (59%), Air France (59%), Scandinavian Airlines (59%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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Air France, British Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

Question 18

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

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Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 31% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 19

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 20% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R18 238, or R22 713 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam in September are about R20 319 on average during September, but can be found for as low as R12 471.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Amsterdam to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 10m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 9 airlines when you book a flight from Schiphol to Cape Town.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	R12 435
One-way from	R6 386
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R20 289
Good round-trip deal	R15 960 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 213	AverageR13 854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
SWISS	CheapestR12 172	AverageR17 625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 144	AverageR16 430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 621	AverageR16 411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 833	AverageR15 914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR14 834	AverageR20 245	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 209	AverageR19 646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR16 755	AverageR22 375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR20 837	AverageR27 587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from R6 386

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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