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$436+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 January, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$771
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$436
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$960

Good round-trip deal

$962 or less

Good one-way deal

$852 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
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 July 3, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:05 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Wed 8/1310:00 amAMS - CPT
2 stops26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 7/3$764
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/94:35 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/116:20 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$765
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Connections by easyJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/412:30 amCPT - AMS
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:00 amAMS - CPT
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$783
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/82:00 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops20h 40mAir France
Thu 8/144:50 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops19h 50mAir France
Deal found 7/2$798
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 9/183:25 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/2912:25 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/3$809
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:30 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 9/218:35 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops17h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/2$812
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:55 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop21h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 8/156:25 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$840

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that are best for you.

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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/27

4:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 8/11

11:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop24h 35m

$771

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/4

12:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$783

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/10

3:20 pm-7:45 am

2 stops17h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/31

1:40 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$802

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

3:25 pm-9:05 am

2 stops17h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/29

12:25 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$809

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

11:30 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 9/21

8:35 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$812

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

11:15 pm-10:45 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 9/28

10:10 am-9:25 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$853

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/17

11:05 am-9:00 am

2 stops21h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 9/28

9:50 am-7:10 am

1 stop21h 20m

$868

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/21

8:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 1/4

2:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop14h 50m

$898

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

5:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$436

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/25

1:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$446

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The best insider tips for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Cape Town to Amsterdam trip
Airports
CPT

For international departures, arrive early at CPT due to long exit passport control lines during peak times.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
AMS

Upon arrival at AMS, use the train for efficient travel to Amsterdam city center. Tickets are available at the station below the terminal.

Read more about AMSby Mark Chesnut
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

John Walton

John Walton

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

Mark Chesnut

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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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 June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is 80 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam. 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from CPT to AMS 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, and Air France 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 4 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 79 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Amsterdam is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $771 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air, starting at $802 and $809 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $436 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $519 and $525, 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 (83%), Air France (83%) and Scandinavian Airlines (83%).

  • 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 $2,104, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $637. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around $768.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,165). 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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SWISSCheapest$552Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$623Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$817Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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