Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Amsterdam flights typically cost between £670 and £855 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £575 on Lufthansa (17 Dec-27 Jan).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Amsterdam on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 2h 40m.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Amsterdam flights typically cost between £670 and £855 in December.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £575 on Lufthansa (17 Dec-27 Jan).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £519.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

Question 6

How popular is this Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route?

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The Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 299 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Lufthansa (£575), Ethiopian Air (£577), and SWISS (£599) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Lufthansa is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £342. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam for a low price.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of £142). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of £192). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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The most flights from CPT to AMS 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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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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 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £435. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for £626 on average our data indicates £685 when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

Question 16

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

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Consider KLM (80%), Air France (80%) or Scandinavian Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

Question 17

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam are KLM, Kenya Airways and SWISS. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Amsterdam.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 13% by booking at least 9 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Amsterdam within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £597.

Question 20

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at £450.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to AMS?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 22

What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

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 4 daily flights to Amsterdam from 3 different airlines. 11h 30m is how long a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Cape Town to Amsterdam flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Amsterdam from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Amsterdam from Cape Town today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£575
One-way from	£342
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£719
Good round-trip deal	£592 or less
Good one-way deal	£451 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SWISS	Cheapest£423	Average£491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
KLM	Cheapest£581	Average£848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£583	Average£617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from £342

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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