Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from £313
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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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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 12 December 2025.
Sun 21/1209:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£538
Thu 11/1219:50CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Mon 15/1207:00AMS - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 11/12£539
Fri 19/1209:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£570
Tue 23/1218:45CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£580
Sun 28/1209:00CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 00mSWISS
Thu 1/120:00AMS - CPT
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£580
Fri 19/1209:30CPT - AMS
2 stops24h 30mSWISS
Fri 2/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/12£600
Sat 20/1209:30CPT - AMS
2 stops25h 20mSWISS
Thu 1/120:00AMS - CPT
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/12£603
Thu 18/1209:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1207:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12£644
Thu 11/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Fri 16/110:10AMS - CPT
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Deal found 10/12£648
Thu 18/1209:30CPT - AMS
2 stops24h 30mSWISS
Thu 25/1210:40AMS - CPT
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£674
Best flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Tue 5/515:25CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 19/517:40AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£493
Fri 6/209:25CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 00mSWISS
Sun 22/210:40AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£494
Tue 3/209:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/218:55AMS - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£527
Tue 5/516:40CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/511:15AMS - CPT
1 stop24h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/12£553
Sat 25/415:25CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 6/517:40AMS - CPT
2 stops19h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£511
Sun 25/109:25CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 35mSWISS
Sun 8/215:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Deal found 10/12£530
Wed 11/309:25CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/308:15AMS - CPT
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£535
Fri 23/109:25CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 00mSWISS
Sun 8/215:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£540
Wed 11/315:55CPT - AMS
2 stops18h 05mSWISS
Tue 17/315:15AMS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/12£559
Direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Amsterdam based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Sat 25/423:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Wed 6/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 10/12£632
Tue 3/223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Mon 23/209:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/12£633
Thu 23/423:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Tue 5/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 10/12£653
Wed 4/223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Mon 23/209:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/12£656
Wed 11/323:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Tue 9/610:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 11/12£659
Tue 10/323:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Tue 17/309:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/12£665
Tue 20/123:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Tue 27/109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 10/12£677
Tue 31/323:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Fri 15/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 11/12£711
Thu 12/323:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Thu 19/309:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/12£748
Thu 14/523:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Sun 24/510:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 11/12£793
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 11/1219:50CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Mon 15/1207:00AMS - CPT
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 11/12£539
Fri 19/1209:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£570
Sun 21/1209:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£538
Tue 23/1218:45CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£580
Tue 20/109:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/115:15AMS - CPT
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£504
Fri 23/109:25CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 00mSWISS
Sun 8/215:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Deal found 12/12£540
Sun 25/109:25CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 45mSWISS
Sun 1/215:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Deal found 11/12£511
Sun 25/109:25CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 35mSWISS
Sun 8/215:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Deal found 10/12£530
Sun 25/109:25CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/214:45AMS - CPT
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£541
Mon 26/117:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/214:45AMS - CPT
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£568
Wed 28/117:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/214:45AMS - CPT
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12£579
Sat 31/113:50CPT - AMS
2 stops30h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/210:00AMS - CPT
2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12£560
One-way flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Sun 24/513:00CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12£313
Sat 27/1218:45CPT - AMS
1 stop23h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12£343
Sun 24/519:40CPT - AMS
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£347
Sun 3/516:40CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12£352
Sat 10/113:40CPT - AMS
1 stop31h 20mEmirates
Deal found 10/12£364
Sun 24/516:40CPT - AMS
1 stop20h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/12£373
Sat 10/113:40CPT - AMS
2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£463
Mon 5/113:40CPT - AMS
1 stop31h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/12£505
Sun 24/523:15CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/12£512
Sun 25/108:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/12£515
Find 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 12 December 2025.
Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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Fly from
Cape Town
Fly to
Amsterdam
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/5
15:25-11:35
2 stops20h 10m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 19/5
17:40-13:45
2 stops20h 05m
£493
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 6/2
09:25-22:25
1 stop14h 00m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 22/2
10:40-10:50
1 stop23h 10m
£494
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Sat 25/4
15:25-11:35
2 stops20h 10m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 6/5
17:40-13:00
2 stops19h 20m
£511
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 3/2
09:30-22:55
1 stop14h 25m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 25/2
18:55-10:50
1 stop14h 55m
£527
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 25/1
09:25-09:00
1 stop24h 35m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 8/2
15:15-10:50
1 stop18h 35m
£530
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
09:25-22:25
1 stop14h 00m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 17/3
08:15-07:40
1 stop22h 25m
£535
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/1
09:25-22:25
1 stop14h 00m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 8/2
15:15-10:50
1 stop18h 35m
£540
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/5
16:40-09:50
1 stop17h 10m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 19/5
11:15-11:50
1 stop24h 35m
£553
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
15:55-09:00
2 stops18h 05m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 17/3
15:15-07:30
1 stop15h 15m
£559
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Sat 27/12
18:45-17:30
1 stop23h 45m
£343
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of £447). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of £575). 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 12 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
How often are flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday 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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?
Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Amsterdam on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £504.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.
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 12 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andKenya Airways from Cape Town to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Amsterdam Schiphol is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Amsterdam from Cape Town Intl. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Schiphol (AMS) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Amsterdam from 3 different airlines. 11h 50m is how long a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route?
The Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 266 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Ethiopian Air and SWISS can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam in just under 20h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 25m. There are 6016 mi between Cape Town and Amsterdam. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip?
According to our current data, KLM (£579), Kenya Airways (£581), and Emirates (£609) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Amsterdam. KLM is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Consider KLM (82%), Air France (78%) or Scandinavian Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £573. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for £570 on average, our data indicates £706 when flying 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of £447). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of £575). 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.
Explore flights to Amsterdam departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 December 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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