Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from £278
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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
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 November or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday 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 19 March 2026.
Wed 29/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3£548
Mon 13/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/416:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3£564
Thu 9/413:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/416:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3£572
Sat 2/513:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£579
Fri 10/716:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 15/914:40
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop21h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3£584
Sun 26/408:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Mon 11/519:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 15/3£588
Mon 27/418:50
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Sun 10/519:20
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 15/3£600
Thu 12/1120:45
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop17h 30m
British Airways
Mon 16/1111:30
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 15/3£601
Wed 8/718:50
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 10m
British Airways
Wed 16/911:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3£603
Thu 12/1113:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/1112:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/3£605
Tue 12/518:50
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Mon 1/617:55
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 17/3£608
Fri 1/518:50
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop26h 55m
British Airways
Fri 19/611:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 15/3£609
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 19 March 2026.
Fri 1/513:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/616:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3£665
Mon 11/515:20
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 20m
British Airways
Sun 24/519:20
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 18/3£689
Sun 17/515:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops51h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/621:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3£701
Wed 13/518:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop15h 55m
KLM
Sun 31/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 18/3£711
Wed 29/413:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop21h 45m
Emirates
Wed 6/511:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops56h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/3£744
Mon 18/513:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops29h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/521:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3£701
Tue 23/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Wed 2/910:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
KLM
Deal found 18/3£734
Tue 12/513:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop20h 05m
Emirates
Wed 3/615:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops23h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 17/3£747
Fri 1/514:00
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 50m
British Airways
Fri 19/614:50
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 14/3£752
Sun 14/618:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Mon 6/722:00
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 17/3£763
Fri 21/814:00
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops23h 25m
British Airways
Sun 30/811:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop23h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 16/3£817
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 19 March 2026.
Mon 11/507:40
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Sun 24/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 17/3£686
Wed 13/507:40
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Sun 31/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 18/3£715
Fri 8/507:40
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Fri 22/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 14/3£758
Sun 26/423:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Sun 17/518:35
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 18/3£789
Tue 7/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Thu 17/910:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 14/3£794
Tue 12/523:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Fri 29/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 18/3£818
Wed 29/407:40
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Wed 6/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 15/3£819
Tue 28/423:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Sat 23/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 14/3£827
Sun 26/423:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Mon 11/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 15/3£827
Tue 28/423:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Tue 5/518:35
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 17/3£832
Thu 9/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Thu 17/910:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 14/3£842
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Data last updated 19 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 9/413:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/416:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3£572
Mon 13/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/416:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3£564
Thu 23/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£636
Fri 24/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£639
Sun 26/408:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Mon 11/519:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 15/3£588
Sun 26/408:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Tue 12/519:45
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 15/3£632
Mon 27/418:50
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop14h 15m
British Airways
Sun 10/519:20
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop15h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 15/3£600
Wed 29/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/3£548
Wed 29/423:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop17h 10m
Kenya Airways
Wed 6/520:35
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/3£614
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 19 March 2026.
Sat 16/513:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£278
Sun 17/513:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£279
Tue 21/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£285
Sun 19/413:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3£289
Mon 18/513:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£290
Mon 30/313:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/3£302
Sun 17/500:30
CPT
-
AMS
3 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£323
Tue 9/600:30
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£332
Wed 10/616:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop29h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3£332
Tue 19/522:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop20h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 17/3£333
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 19 March 2026.
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 19 March 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 1/5
13:00-20:45
1 stop31h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 19/6
16:15-10:15
1 stop18h 00m
£665
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/5
15:20-10:40
2 stops19h 20m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 24/5
19:20-11:00
1 stop15h 40m
£689
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 17/5
15:25-19:10
2 stops51h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 1/6
21:55-13:00
2 stops39h 05m
£701
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 18/5
13:50-19:10
2 stops29h 20m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 28/5
21:55-13:00
2 stops39h 05m
£701
Fastest return journey
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 13/5
18:25-10:20
1 stop15h 55m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 31/5
10:10-21:25
Nonstop11h 15m
£711
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 23/6
23:15-10:45
Nonstop11h 30m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 2/9
10:35-09:45
1 stop23h 10m
£734
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 29/4
13:15-11:00
1 stop21h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 6/5
11:25-19:55
2 stops56h 30m
£744
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 12/5
13:15-09:20
1 stop20h 05m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 3/6
15:25-14:35
2 stops23h 10m
£747
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 1/5
14:00-09:50
2 stops19h 50m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 19/6
14:50-11:00
1 stop20h 10m
£752
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 14/6
18:25-13:15
1 stop18h 50m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 6/7
22:00-14:35
2 stops40h 35m
£763
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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 13 March 2026.
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 90 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 £448). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of £577). 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 19 March 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam as you normally would.
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 191 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 Monday 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 36% 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 £506.
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 19 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andSWISS 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.
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 3 daily flights to Amsterdam from 4 different airlines. 11h 30m 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 237 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?
British Airways, KLM, and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 50m. 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, SWISS (£445), Kenya Airways (£584), and Emirates (£611) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Amsterdam. SWISS is 33% 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 (88%), Scandinavian Airlines (88%) or Delta (88%) 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 £413. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for £716 on average, our data indicates £929 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 £448). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of £577). 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 19 March 2026.
Discover the top 4 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 19 March 2026.
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