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
1 adult
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

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.

Round-trip from

£493

One-way from

£313

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£689

Good round-trip deal

£591 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

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Cape Town

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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?

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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

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?

  • 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 flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

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

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

    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.

  • 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.

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