Security lines at Schiphol can be long. 53 new scanners have been added to help reduce wait times for departing passengers.
$526+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT)
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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
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Cheap flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town
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 Listopad 7, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $776 (Connections by easyJet) |
One-way from | $526 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,073 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,070 or less |
Good one-way deal | $1,025 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape TownExplore 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 Listopad 7, 2025.
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 Listopad 7, 2025.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 12/15:55 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
czw. 12/253:25 pmCPT - AMS
3 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$785
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
śr. 11/197:30 amAMS - CPT
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
ndz. 11/3012:30 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$792
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
śr. 12/35:55 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
śr. 12/102:35 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$793
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
pon. 12/111:50 amAMS - CPT
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
czw. 12/1112:30 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$805
This Connections by easyJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
pon. 12/89:00 amAMS - CPT
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
śr. 12/248:45 amCPT - AMS
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$811
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
pon. 11/105:45 pmAMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
pon. 12/17:55 amCPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$836
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
pon. 12/15:45 pmAMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
czw. 12/2511:45 pmCPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/6![KLM logo]()
$841
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
pon. 12/15:45 pmAMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
czw. 12/1111:45 pmCPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/5![KLM logo]()
$844
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
czw. 11/279:30 amAMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
czw. 12/1111:45 pmCPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/5![KLM logo]()
$850
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
śr. 12/105:30 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
śr. 12/242:35 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$852
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
pon. 11/108:35 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop32h 15mAir France
pon. 12/17:55 amCPT - AMS
1 stop25h 40mAir France
Deal found 11/6![Air France logo]()
$855
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AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
ndz. 3/15
9:25 pm-10:00 am
1 stop35h 35m
Cape Town Intl
wt. 3/24
12:30 pm-10:45 am
1 stop23h 15m
$812
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
czw. 2/12
10:00 am-1:45 pm
2 stops26h 45m
Cape Town Intl
wt. 3/10
1:50 pm-9:10 am
2 stops20h 20m
$820
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
czw. 2/12
10:00 am-1:45 pm
2 stops26h 45m
Cape Town Intl
pon. 3/9
2:35 pm-9:10 am
2 stops19h 35m
$820
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
czw. 2/12
7:05 am-1:45 pm
2 stops29h 40m
Cape Town Intl
ndz. 3/8
1:50 pm-9:10 am
2 stops20h 20m
$838
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
śr. 12/3
9:30 am-9:55 pm
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
śr. 12/10
11:45 pm-10:35 am
Nonstop11h 50m
$844
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
pon. 2/9
10:00 am-1:00 pm
2 stops26h 00m
Cape Town Intl
czw. 3/12
1:50 pm-11:35 am
2 stops22h 45m
$878
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
pon. 2/23
10:10 am-12:40 pm
1 stop25h 30m
Cape Town Intl
pt. 3/13
8:00 am-6:50 pm
Nonstop11h 50m
$894
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
ndz. 12/7
7:10 pm-1:45 pm
2 stops17h 35m
Cape Town Intl
czw. 1/15
1:50 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops30h 25m
$931
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
wt. 12/9
9:30 am-9:55 pm
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
wt. 1/13
2:00 pm-10:10 am
1 stop21h 10m
$948
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
pon. 12/8
9:30 am-9:55 pm
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
wt. 1/13
2:00 pm-10:10 am
1 stop21h 10m
$948
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Amsterdam-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Amsterdam-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Amsterdam-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Amsterdam-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Amsterdam-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 October 31, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of $642). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,120). 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 Listopad 7, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Amsterdam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 50m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.
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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 Listopad 7, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, and Air France from Amsterdam to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$772 | Average$922 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$836 | Average$1,043 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$922 | Average$1,004 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$941 | Average$1,245 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$959 | Average$1,193 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |