Question 1

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 268 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

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

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KLM, at R16 597, was found to be the cheapest airline from Amsterdam to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways. KLM is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R11 083. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Amsterdam to Cape Town for a low price.

Question 4

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 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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The most flights from AMS to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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On average you can expect to pay R23 415 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R17 107 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R11 691.

Question 11

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 (71%), Air France (71%), Scandinavian Airlines (71%).

Question 12

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 13

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

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Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 30% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 14

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 51 days in advance to save up to 19% 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 51 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 459, or R22 989 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam in March are about R20 730 on average during March, but can be found for as low as R12 873.

Question 16

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Amsterdam to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 17

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

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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 18

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 19

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 20

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.

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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 22

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 23

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	R16 543
One-way from	R7 663
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R26 605
Good round-trip deal	R20 533 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 349	AverageR14 860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR14 350	AverageR16 960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
SWISS	CheapestR14 555	AverageR16 917	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 798	AverageR16 669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR15 013	AverageR16 107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR15 014	AverageR20 563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 394	AverageR19 884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR17 875	AverageR23 033	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR21 090	AverageR27 922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or June, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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