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$455+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
May 28 — Jun 41
Wed 5/28
Wed 6/4
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 70 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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 May 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Round-trip from

$763
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$455
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$822

Good round-trip deal

$968 or less

Good one-way deal

$788 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 May 23, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sun 5/256:05 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop16h 30mLufthansa
Thu 5/292:45 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/22$752
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/11:50 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/155:55 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$756
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 7/94:35 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 8/1311:10 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/22$763
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:25 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop15h 55mKLM
Wed 6/1810:10 amAMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 5/22$787
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Wed 7/92:35 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops26h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/135:40 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops19h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/22$808
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Thu 6/511:05 amCPT - AMS
2 stops27h 05mSWISS
Wed 6/187:15 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops21h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/22$821
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Wed 5/282:35 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops26h 05mKenya Airways
Thu 5/298:35 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops17h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/22$826
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sun 5/256:55 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 5/2810:20 amAMS - CPT
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/22$853
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:05 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop30h 55mEmirates
Sat 5/3111:25 amAMS - CPT
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 5/22$955
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/221:00 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 10/303:20 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$957
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/57:50 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop35h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/189:15 amAMS - CPT
1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/21$16,011

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 May 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that are best for you.

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Amsterdam

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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/9

4:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/13

11:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

$763

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

6:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop15h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 6/18

5:50 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$775

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/11

6:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop15h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 6/18

10:10 am-9:25 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$787

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/9

2:35 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/13

5:40 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$808

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

11:05 am-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 6/18

7:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$821

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/8

2:30 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 6/22

8:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$836

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

6:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 6/18

4:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$868

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/8

1:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 6/10

4:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

$961

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/24

1:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 10/9

3:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,216

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/5

7:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 6/18

9:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$16,011

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Flightnetwork to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Flightnetwork Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Amsterdam flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Flightnetwork >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 Flightnetwork the most. Flightnetwork 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.

The best insider tips for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights

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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 May 16, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is 70 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 $1,183). 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 May 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% 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 May 18, 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.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 1.2 - 3.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Cape Town to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,601 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,576 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,451 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 4 different airlines.

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

    The Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 87 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 $763 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Ethiopian Air, starting at $787 and $808 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?

    $455 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 $512 and $574, 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 (94%), Delta (94%) and Air France (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 $2,314, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $456. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around $762.

  • 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 $1,183). 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$592Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$711Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
KLMCheapest$817Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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