Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from R6 708
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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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 24 January 2026.
Fri 20/319:35
AMS
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CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 10/414:35
CPT
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AMS
2 stops26h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 512
Tue 17/319:35
AMS
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CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Fri 10/414:35
CPT
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AMS
2 stops26h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 529
Tue 27/19:15
AMS
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CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/28:45
CPT
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AMS
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 545
Mon 26/17:45
AMS
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CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:30
CPT
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AMS
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 561
Wed 18/319:35
AMS
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CPT
1 stop17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 8/414:35
CPT
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AMS
1 stop26h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 577
Wed 25/212:15
AMS
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CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/317:15
CPT
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AMS
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 593
Thu 16/420:35
AMS
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CPT
2 stops17h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/514:30
CPT
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AMS
2 stops26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 609
Sun 10/520:35
AMS
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CPT
2 stops17h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 27/514:35
CPT
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AMS
2 stops26h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 625
Mon 2/1119:35
AMS
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CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/1114:25
CPT
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AMS
2 stops26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 641
Fri 6/319:35
AMS
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CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 7/414:30
CPT
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AMS
2 stops26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 658
Fri 4/917:40
AMS
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CPT
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/915:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 674
Sat 28/222:20
AMS
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CPT
2 stops39h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/317:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 690
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 24 January 2026.
Tue 24/29:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 3/315:20
CPT
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AMS
1 stop19h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R14 270
Tue 24/26:55
AMS
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CPT
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/318:25
CPT
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AMS
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 399
Thu 19/322:20
AMS
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CPT
2 stops39h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/416:35
CPT
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AMS
1 stop20h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 721
Sat 28/217:30
AMS
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CPT
2 stops20h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/313:50
CPT
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AMS
2 stops19h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R16 157
Mon 23/210:10
AMS
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CPT
1 stop25h 30m
KLM
Wed 18/314:00
CPT
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AMS
1 stop21h 10m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R14 528
Sun 1/314:00
AMS
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CPT
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 754
Sun 1/39:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R14 593
Tue 3/29:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/27:55
CPT
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AMS
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 899
Wed 25/319:35
AMS
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CPT
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/47:00
CPT
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AMS
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 915
Wed 4/210:10
AMS
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CPT
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Mon 2/318:25
CPT
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AMS
1 stop16h 45m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R15 931
Sat 21/217:45
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Wed 18/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R16 286
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 24 January 2026.
Mon 11/510:10
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Wed 20/57:40
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R13 964
Wed 25/29:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R13 980
Tue 5/518:35
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Tue 12/523:15
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R14 012
Tue 3/39:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R14 045
Mon 2/39:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R14 190
Fri 6/39:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R14 464
Fri 8/510:10
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Mon 18/523:15
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R14 528
Sun 1/39:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 22/1R14 544
Sun 22/29:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 17/323:45
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R14 593
Tue 14/418:35
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Sun 19/423:15
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R14 641
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated 24 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 26/17:45
AMS
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CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/212:30
CPT
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AMS
1 stop33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R13 561
Tue 27/19:15
AMS
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CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/28:45
CPT
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AMS
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 545
Wed 28/110:50
AMS
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CPT
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/28:45
CPT
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AMS
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 658
Wed 28/19:30
AMS
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CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Tue 10/28:00
CPT
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AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 23/1R13 899
Tue 3/219:35
AMS
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CPT
1 stop25h 40m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/214:25
CPT
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AMS
2 stops26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 641
Tue 24/219:35
AMS
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CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/314:25
CPT
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AMS
3 stops28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 754
Tue 24/219:35
AMS
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CPT
1 stop25h 30m
Kenya Airways
Fri 6/314:25
CPT
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AMS
1 stop26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/1R13 819
Wed 25/212:15
AMS
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CPT
2 stops25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 17/317:15
CPT
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AMS
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 593
Sat 28/222:20
AMS
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CPT
2 stops39h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/317:15
CPT
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AMS
1 stop21h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 690
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 24 January 2026.
Fri 1/521:25
AMS
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CPT
2 stops48h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R6 708
Mon 9/319:25
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CPT
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R6 966
Tue 9/621:00
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CPT
2 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R6 982
Mon 15/610:20
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CPT
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R7 546
Sun 22/319:25
AMS
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CPT
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1R7 788
Tue 3/37:05
AMS
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CPT
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R7 837
Wed 4/314:40
AMS
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CPT
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R7 933
Sat 7/37:05
AMS
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CPT
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R8 062
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 24 January 2026.
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 24 January 2026.
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Fly from
Amsterdam
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 24/2
9:30-21:55
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
15:20-10:10
1 stop19h 50m
R14 270
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 24/2
6:55-5:50
1 stop21h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/3
18:25-10:10
1 stop16h 45m
R14 399
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 23/2
10:10-12:40
1 stop25h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 18/3
14:00-10:10
1 stop21h 10m
R14 528
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 1/3
9:30-21:55
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
23:45-10:35
Nonstop11h 50m
R14 593
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 1/3
14:00-5:50
1 stop14h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 17/3
23:45-10:35
Nonstop11h 50m
R14 754
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 3/2
9:30-21:55
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/2
7:55-8:35
1 stop25h 40m
R14 899
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 19/3
22:20-14:35
2 stops39h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/4
16:35-12:55
1 stop20h 20m
R15 721
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 25/3
19:35-23:35
2 stops27h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/4
7:00-16:40
2 stops33h 40m
R15 915
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 4/2
10:10-9:45
1 stop22h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 2/3
18:25-10:10
1 stop16h 45m
R15 931
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 28/2
17:30-14:35
2 stops20h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 30/3
13:50-9:00
2 stops19h 10m
R16 157
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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 16 January 2026.
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 916). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 898). 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 24 January 2026.
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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
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 116 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?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 33% 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 R14 195.
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 24 January 2026.
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 7 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 271 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 11h 25m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 270. The distance between Amsterdam and Cape Town is about 9682 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R10 342, 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 210. 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 (78%), Scandinavian Airlines (78%), Delta (78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay R29 622 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R13 063 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R10 691.
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 916). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 898). 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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