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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?

Over the last year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the fastest layover option from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 50m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Amsterdam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $950.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.

How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?

This flight path from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 3 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?

There are many flights that can get you from Amsterdam to Cape Town in 22h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6016 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $664. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from $851, and Turkish Airlines, from $870. Ethiopian Air is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town

The most flights from AMS to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.

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).

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 $1,081, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $979. The most popular route (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl), is priced around $701.

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 (86%), Scandinavian Airlines (78%) or Air France (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: KLM, Emirates or Turkish Airlines.

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.

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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 5 different airlines.

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.

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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 December 18, 2025.

Tue 12/308:35 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mAir France

Tue 1/203:20 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops18h 15mAir France

Deal found 12/17

$1,072

Tue 12/308:35 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2011:45 pmCPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,074

Sun 12/287:10 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/262:35 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops29h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$1,159

Tue 12/238:35 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mAir France

Tue 1/203:20 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops19h 15mAir France

Deal found 12/15

$1,192

Tue 12/238:35 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2011:45 pmCPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,193

Tue 12/307:35 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/111:40 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,265

Tue 12/309:30 amAMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 25mKLM

Tue 1/2011:45 pmCPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 50mKLM

Deal found 12/17

$1,272

Wed 12/319:30 amAMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/87:55 amCPT - AMS

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,275

Tue 12/307:35 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/81:40 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,285

Best flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 1/2212:15 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines

Fri 3/275:15 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$833

Tue 5/1212:25 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops25h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 5/182:35 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/16

$859

Wed 3/45:30 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/123:25 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$865

Wed 1/2110:20 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines

Tue 3/314:40 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop20h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$887

Mon 1/197:05 amAMS - CPT

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/263:25 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$868

Mon 1/1910:20 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines

Thu 1/295:15 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop29h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$921

Mon 1/197:05 amAMS - CPT

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Sun 3/291:50 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$885

Tue 1/206:45 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines

Thu 3/265:15 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$953

Wed 1/2110:00 amAMS - CPT

2 stops26h 00mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/281:50 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops20h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$929

Mon 1/1910:20 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/255:15 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$953

Mon 1/1910:00 amAMS - CPT

2 stops26h 00mEthiopian Air

Wed 3/252:35 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops19h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$942

Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/129:50 amAMS - CPT

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/192:35 pmCPT - AMS

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$864

Tue 1/139:15 amAMS - CPT

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/2712:30 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$880

Thu 1/157:35 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways

Sun 2/152:25 pmCPT - AMS

3 stops28h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/15

$867

Mon 1/197:05 amAMS - CPT

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 1/293:25 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$861

Mon 1/197:05 amAMS - CPT

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 3/263:25 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$868

Mon 1/197:05 amAMS - CPT

2 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 1/273:25 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/17

$869

Tue 1/207:35 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop25h 30mKenya Airways

Mon 3/302:35 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops26h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/15

$862

Wed 1/2110:00 amAMS - CPT

2 stops26h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 2/101:50 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/16

$865

Wed 1/217:35 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways

Wed 2/411:25 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop17h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 12/17

$879

Thu 1/222:45 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/294:40 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop24h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$833

Sat 1/315:30 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 2/182:35 pmCPT - AMS

2 stops18h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/15

$871

Sat 1/3110:20 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 2/75:15 pmCPT - AMS

1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$882

One-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Fri 5/157:15 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$397

Wed 5/137:35 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$402

Tue 5/129:05 pmAMS - CPT

2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$407

Sat 5/169:25 amAMS - CPT

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$411

Sun 3/18:35 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$443

Sun 2/1512:00 pmAMS - CPT

3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$495

Tue 2/1712:00 pmAMS - CPT

3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$501

Fri 4/178:55 pmAMS - CPT

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$519

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Round-trip from	$833 (Turkish Airlines)
One-way from	$397 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,440
Good round-trip deal	$982 or less

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AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 1/22

12:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/27

5:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop18h 25m

$833

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/12

12:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/18

2:35 pm-11:35 am

2 stops21h 00m

$859

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 3/4

5:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

3:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops21h 10m

$865

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 1/19

7:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

3:25 pm-9:10 am

2 stops18h 45m

$868

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 1/19

7:05 am-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/29

1:50 pm-11:35 am

2 stops21h 45m

$885

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 1/21

10:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

4:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$887

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 1/19

10:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/29

5:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$921

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 1/21

10:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/28

1:50 pm-9:35 am

2 stops20h 45m

$929

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 1/19

10:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/25

2:35 pm-9:10 am

2 stops19h 35m

$942

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 1/20

6:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

5:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$953

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eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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

The best time to book flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is 44 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 $673). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

The best insider tips for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Amsterdam to Cape Town trip

Airports

AMS

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

CPT

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.7

Good

1,428 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Air France

7.4

Good

1,507 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,105 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

912 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,440 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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 5 different airlines.
How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?
This flight path from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 3 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Amsterdam to Cape Town in 22h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6016 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $664. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from $851, and Turkish Airlines, from $870. Ethiopian Air is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 (86%), Scandinavian Airlines (78%) or Air France (78%) 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 $1,081, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $979. The most popular route (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl), is priced around $701.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of $673). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$664	Average$824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$851	Average$1,108	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$870	Average$1,019	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$922	Average$1,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Air France	Cheapest$959	Average$1,193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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$397+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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