Cape Town

$436+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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AMS — CPT
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$970
(KLM)

One-way from

$436
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,059

Good round-trip deal

$1,341 or less
From Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 9/248:35 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop25h 35mKenya Airways
lun. 10/206:00 amCPT - AMS
2 stops34h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$954
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 12/85:45 pmAMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
mar. 12/2311:45 pmCPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/11$962
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 11/133:05 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
jue. 11/2712:35 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$967
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 11/810:40 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop36h 10mTurkish Airlines
mar. 11/255:15 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$972
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 12/69:50 amAMS - CPT
1 stop20h 40mSWISS
dom. 12/289:00 amCPT - AMS
1 stop26h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$979
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 9/243:25 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
lun. 10/201:05 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop30h 55mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$987
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 11/178:30 amAMS - CPT
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
dom. 11/306:05 amCPT - AMS
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,003
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
vie. 10/177:00 amAMS - CPT
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/1812:30 amCPT - AMS
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,027

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AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

mié. 9/24

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/20

6:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$954

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

lun. 12/8

5:45 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop11h 25m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 12/23

11:45 pm-10:40 am

Nonstop11h 55m

$962

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

jue. 11/13

3:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/24

6:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$967

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

sáb. 11/8

10:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 10m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 11/25

5:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$972

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

sáb. 12/6

9:50 am-7:30 am

1 stop20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 12/28

9:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop26h 10m

$979

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

mié. 9/24

3:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 10m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 10/20

1:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$987

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

lun. 11/17

8:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/30

6:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$1,003

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

vie. 10/17

7:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 10/18

12:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$1,027

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

jue. 9/11

10:10 am-9:30 am

2 stops23h 20m

$436

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

lun. 9/15

12:25 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$588

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Airports
AMS

Security lines at Schiphol can be long. 53 new scanners have been added to help reduce wait times for departing passengers.

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CPT

For a smooth arrival, complete the South African Traveller Declaration online before leaving home. This can simplify customs at CPT.

Read more about CPTby John Walton
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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 Amsterdam to Cape Town

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is 67 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 AMS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Explore weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. 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 junio 12, 2025.

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).

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and Air France from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Amsterdam to Cape Town. 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    To fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you need to book a flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town Intl (CPT). Nonstop flights to Cape Town Intl from Amsterdam Schiphol take 11h 15m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Schiphol to Cape Town Intl offered by 9 different airlines.

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town round-trip from $970. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $1,047, and Kenya Airways, from $1,083. KLM is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $588 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Kenya Airways from $619 and Qatar Airways from $753 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town consider choosing KLM (79%), Air France (79%) or Scandinavian Airlines (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town? While on average our users pay $1,389, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,066. The most popular route (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl), is priced around $699.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 9 airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$586Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$679Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$777Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$801Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$806Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$836Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$971Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,035Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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