Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from R5 970
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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
Jan 29 — Feb 51
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 May or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 30 December 2025.
Wed 31/1212:40AMS - CPT
1 stop16h 10mAir France
Fri 16/17:55CPT - AMS
1 stop27h 35mAir France
Deal found 30/12R15 125
Wed 31/129:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/17:55CPT - AMS
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R16 459
Wed 31/129:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Fri 16/18:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 30/12R17 142
Tue 30/1219:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/112:30CPT - AMS
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R18 410
Mon 29/1214:55AMS - CPT
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/119:15CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R19 644
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 30 December 2025.
Sat 28/218:45AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/317:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R14 574
Fri 22/514:40AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/622:50CPT - AMS
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R14 608
Mon 2/322:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/317:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12R14 925
Mon 2/322:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/317:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12R14 925
Mon 2/322:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/317:15CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12R14 925
Mon 16/312:15AMS - CPT
2 stops25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/416:35CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12R14 925
Wed 25/214:45AMS - CPT
2 stops22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/317:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12R14 925
Tue 17/322:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/416:35CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R15 008
Sun 15/312:15AMS - CPT
2 stops25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/416:35CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R15 025
Sat 24/122:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/217:15CPT - AMS
1 stop28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R15 025
Fri 13/323:05AMS - CPT
2 stops38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/416:35CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R15 108
Wed 18/322:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/416:35CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R15 408
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 30 December 2025.
Thu 22/117:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Wed 4/223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 30/12R15 342
Wed 17/610:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Wed 8/723:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 29/12R15 858
Thu 22/117:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 27/18:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 28/12R15 892
Wed 28/19:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Wed 4/223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 29/12R15 908
Wed 21/19:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 27/18:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 28/12R15 925
Mon 11/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Thu 21/523:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 28/12R15 942
Mon 13/410:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Wed 22/423:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 28/12R15 992
Wed 21/19:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 10/28:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 28/12R16 009
Mon 9/39:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 17/38:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 28/12R16 025
Tue 3/39:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 17/323:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 28/12R16 042
Mon 2/317:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Mon 27/47:40CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 29/12R16 075
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated 30 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 15/119:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 19/114:25CPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/12R14 391
Tue 20/119:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 29/114:25CPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/12R14 158
Wed 21/110:50AMS - CPT
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/18:45CPT - AMS
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R14 308
Thu 22/110:35AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 15mAir France
Wed 4/27:55CPT - AMS
1 stop27h 35mAir France
Deal found 28/12R14 424
Sat 24/114:25AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:30CPT - AMS
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12R14 208
Sat 24/119:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 8/214:25CPT - AMS
3 stops28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/12R14 408
Mon 26/122:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 19/217:15CPT - AMS
1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R14 224
Mon 26/122:20AMS - CPT
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/217:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 29/12R14 274
Tue 27/118:45AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/217:15CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/12R14 174
Wed 28/117:55AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/214:35CPT - AMS
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R14 291
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 30 December 2025.
Tue 10/37:05AMS - CPT
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R5 970
Mon 9/312:40AMS - CPT
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R6 053
Wed 11/312:35AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R6 453
Fri 13/321:35AMS - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R6 737
Fri 15/520:55AMS - CPT
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12R6 887
Wed 15/414:55AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R7 554
Wed 18/37:30AMS - CPT
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R7 788
Mon 26/116:20AMS - CPT
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12R8 004
Find flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town
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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 30 December 2025.
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 28/2
18:45-14:35
2 stops18h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/3
17:15-10:40
1 stop18h 25m
R14 574
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 22/5
14:40-9:30
1 stop18h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 2/6
22:50-19:15
1 stop20h 25m
R14 608
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 2/3
22:20-14:35
2 stops39h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
17:15-10:40
1 stop18h 25m
R14 925
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 2/3
22:20-14:35
2 stops39h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 10/3
17:15-10:40
1 stop18h 25m
R14 925
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 2/3
22:20-14:35
2 stops39h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/3
17:15-17:20
1 stop25h 05m
R14 925
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 16/3
12:15-14:35
2 stops25h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 8/4
16:35-9:50
1 stop17h 15m
R14 925
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 25/2
14:45-14:35
2 stops22h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
17:15-10:40
1 stop18h 25m
R14 925
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 17/3
22:20-14:35
2 stops39h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/4
16:35-17:30
1 stop24h 55m
R15 008
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 15/3
12:15-14:35
2 stops25h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 8/4
16:35-17:30
1 stop24h 55m
R15 025
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 24/1
22:20-14:35
2 stops39h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 18/2
17:15-21:00
1 stop28h 45m
R15 025
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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 26 December 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 R11 273). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 560). 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 30 December 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town as you normally would.
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 30 December 2025.
The most flights from AMS to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 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?
Sunday 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 22% 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.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% 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 R15 963.
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 30m.
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 30m.
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 30 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 5 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 8 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 276 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 18h 50m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 574. The distance between Amsterdam and Cape Town is about 9682 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R10 695, was found to be the cheapest airline from Amsterdam to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and SWISS. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 43% 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 423. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Lufthansa, 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 (86%), Scandinavian Airlines (78%), Air France (78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay R33 538 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R16 797 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R10 789.
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 R11 273). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 560). 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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