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 255 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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Kenya Airways, at R14 323, was found to be the cheapest airline from Amsterdam to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. Kenya Airways is currently priced 31% 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 Kenya Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 931. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air 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 23 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. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 9

What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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On average you can expect to pay R20 718 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is R17 940 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R10 858.

Question 10

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 (79%), Delta (79%), Air France (69%).

Question 11

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 12

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

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 14% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

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 24 days in advance to save up to 11% 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 24 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 R17 843, or R24 050 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

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, November can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam in November are about R21 039 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R13 693.

Question 15

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 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

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 2 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 10 airlines when you book a flight from Schiphol to Cape Town.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R14 323
One-way from	R9 283
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R19 918
Good round-trip deal	R19 915 or less
Good one-way deal	R19 128 or less

Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from R9 283

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or September, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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