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$373+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Apr 4 — Apr 111
Sat 4/4
Sat 4/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:10 am
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop32h 30m
SWISS
Wed 5/68:30 pm
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop24h 25m
SWISS
Deal found 2/28$725
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:25 pm
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/295:40 pm
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/4$727
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/34:35 pm
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/165:20 pm
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2$734
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:00 pm
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/64:15 pm
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4$736
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/210:25 pm
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop20h 25m
SWISS
Mon 6/157:35 pm
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops21h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 3/2$742
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/299:30 am
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop23h 05m
Air France
Sun 4/57:15 am
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Air France
Deal found 3/1$749
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/34:35 pm
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 6/186:55 pm
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2$750
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:00 pm
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/274:15 pm
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/2$752
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:50 pm
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/1912:25 pm
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops26h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/1$753
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:00 pm
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/294:15 pm
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4$756

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS). 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 March 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$725
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$373
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$841

Good round-trip deal

$980 or less

Good one-way deal

$981 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

10:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 4/5

4:15 pm-11:00 am

1 stop18h 45m

$815

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/30

9:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 4/4

11:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

$849

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 4/4

7:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop27h 05m

$849

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/20

8:00 am-6:50 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 4/2

10:10 am-9:25 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$850

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/5

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 6/30

1:40 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$898

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/1

6:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 6/19

7:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop15h 05m

$904

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/1

7:40 am-7:10 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 6/19

10:10 am-9:25 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$916

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/27

4:35 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/5

11:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 30m

$965

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/20

6:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 7/29

10:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$994

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

12:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$461

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Compare providers for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Amsterdam flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Amsterdam flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Amsterdam flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Amsterdam flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Amsterdam from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of $597). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of $770). 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 CPT to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 5, 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights

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Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on AMS

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam. Reviews last updated March 5, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, SWISS, and Lufthansa from Cape Town to Amsterdam to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,464 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,889 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,823 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,464 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam, you need to book a flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Schiphol (AMS). Nonstop flights to Amsterdam Schiphol from Cape Town Intl take 11h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Cape Town Intl to Schiphol offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 94 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    For as low as $850, British Airways can have you in Amsterdam from Cape Town in 11h 50m. Cape Town and Amsterdam are separated by a distance of 6016 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Amsterdam is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $657 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and KLM, starting at $695 and $829 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $363 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $414 and $420, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam are KLM (79%), Scandinavian Airlines (79%) and Delta (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam? While on average our users pay $1,186, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $648. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around $967.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of $597). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of $770). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$657Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$695Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$829Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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