Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from £225
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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 49 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 17 September 2026.
Tue 24/1100:55 -
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Sun 29/1122:30 -
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Deal found 14/9£601
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Deal found 15/9£611
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Deal found 15/9£616
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Deal found 16/9£619
Thu 19/1112:35 -
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Deal found 15/9£622
Fri 20/1109:20 -
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Deal found 15/9£628
Fri 2/1022:35 -
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Fri 9/1007:00 -
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Deal found 12/9£634
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop32h 45m
Sun 8/1115:05 -
2 stops20h 35m
Deal found 17/9£637
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 17 September 2026.
Tue 24/1100:55 -
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Sun 29/1122:30 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 16/9£602
Tue 29/919:25 -
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Wed 7/1009:50 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 15/9£642
Fri 2/1023:15 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Fri 9/1010:10 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 12/9£680
Sun 1/1117:15 -
2 stops24h 45m
Sun 8/1113:25 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 17/9£680
Sun 21/219:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Tue 18/522:15 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 13/9£735
Mon 28/908:00 -
1 stop34h 30m
Fri 2/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/9£660
Tue 26/114:00 -
2 stops24h 05m
Mon 1/222:30 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 12/9£689
Sun 21/217:15 -
1 stop17h 55m
Tue 18/518:55 -
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Deal found 16/9£741
Tue 29/914:00 -
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Wed 7/1010:10 -
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Deal found 15/9£748
Thu 10/1217:15 -
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2 stops43h 05m
Deal found 14/9£712
Wed 30/914:15 -
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Fri 9/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/9£736
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 17 September 2026.
Wed 30/907:40 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Fri 9/1010:10 -
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Deal found 12/9£680
Fri 20/1107:30 -
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Deal found 15/9£742
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Wed 7/1010:10 -
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Deal found 15/9£759
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Deal found 15/9£769
Thu 8/1023:15 -
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Tue 10/1110:15 -
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Deal found 15/9£779
Thu 1/1023:15 -
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Thu 8/1018:35 -
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Deal found 14/9£792
Wed 30/923:15 -
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Wed 7/1010:10 -
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Deal found 13/9£806
Thu 1/1023:15 -
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Deal found 12/9£809
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Deal found 15/9£811
Wed 30/923:15 -
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Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 12/9£814
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 19/923:15 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Fri 25/910:10 -
Nonstop11h 15m
Deal found 15/9£688
Thu 24/923:15 -
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Deal found 15/9£680
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1 stop34h 30m
Fri 2/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/9£660
Tue 29/919:25 -
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Wed 7/1009:50 -
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Deal found 15/9£642
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Fri 9/1007:00 -
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Deal found 12/9£638
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Wed 7/1009:50 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 12/9£660
Thu 1/1019:25 -
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Wed 7/1009:50 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 12/9£656
Thu 1/1015:20 -
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Fri 9/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/9£680
Fri 2/1022:35 -
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Fri 9/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/9£634
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Deal found 12/9£690
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Sat 7/1117:30 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 16/9£683
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 17 September 2026.
Fri 25/1223:00 -
1 stop22h 10m
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Deal found 17/9£225
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Deal found 17/9£320
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Deal found 16/9£359
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Deal found 17/9£361
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9£456
Tue 10/1113:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9£460
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 17 September 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Sat 31/10
00:55-17:05
1 stop17h 10m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£320
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/11
00:55-20:55
1 stop21h 00m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£320
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 25/1
17:15-13:05
1 stop20h 50m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£361
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 28/12
17:15-13:05
1 stop20h 50m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 31/12
00:00-01:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£361
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 24/11
00:55-17:05
1 stop17h 10m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 29/11
22:30-23:00
1 stop23h 30m
£602
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 29/9
19:25-14:10
1 stop18h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 7/10
09:50-09:25
1 stop23h 35m
£642
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 28/9
08:00-18:30
1 stop34h 30m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 2/10
07:00-20:55
1 stop13h 55m
£660
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 2/10
23:15-10:45
Nonstop11h 30m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 9/10
10:10-21:25
Nonstop11h 15m
£680
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/11
17:15-17:00
2 stops24h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 8/11
13:25-23:00
2 stops32h 35m
£680
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 26/1
14:00-13:05
2 stops24h 05m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 1/2
22:30-23:00
1 stop23h 30m
£689
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
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 48 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 £588). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of £717). 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 17 September 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Cape Town to Amsterdam flights typically cost between £573 and £774 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £601 on Turkish Airlines (24 Nov–29 Nov).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 212 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday 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 8% 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 47% 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.
Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £633.
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 Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.
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 17 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and KLM 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.
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
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 2 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 86 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?
Turkish Airlines, SWISS, and KLM can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam in just under 15h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 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, Emirates (£606), and KLM (£634) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Emirates is 7% 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 Delta (98%), KLM (95%) or Scandinavian Airlines (95%) 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 £421. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for £716 on average, our data indicates £789 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 £588). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of £717). 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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