Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from £223

CPT — AMS
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in January or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Wed 25/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Tue 1/1210:45 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 26/10£603
Fri 27/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Mon 7/1208:55 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 26/10£604
Thu 26/1118:10 -
2 stops37h 50m
Mon 30/1109:40 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 26/10£606
Tue 3/1118:25 -
2 stops37h 35m
Tue 10/1109:40 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 27/10£614
Tue 8/1223:10 -
1 stop24h 05m
Wed 3/210:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 25/10£616
Fri 30/1019:25 -
1 stop25h 55m
Thu 12/1121:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 29/10£617
Thu 12/1106:05 -
2 stops25h 55m
Thu 19/1109:40 -
2 stops36h 10m
Deal found 26/10£620
Thu 26/1109:30 -
1 stop14h 25m
Tue 1/1207:00 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 26/10£621
Fri 27/1109:20 -
1 stop14h 05m
Mon 30/1110:45 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 26/10£624
Sun 8/1106:05 -
2 stops25h 55m
Sat 14/1109:40 -
2 stops36h 55m
Deal found 29/10£627
Wed 25/1109:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Tue 1/1207:00 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 26/10£629

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Round-trip from

£603

One-way from

£223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£658

Good round-trip deal

£778 or less

Good one-way deal

£483 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 25/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
10/12-31/12
  • 10/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

18:10-07:00

2 stops37h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£289

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/2

17:25-07:00

2 stops38h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£289

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

18:25-07:00

2 stops37h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£298

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/1

12:35-13:20

1 stop25h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:35-13:20

1 stop25h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/2

12:35-13:20

1 stop25h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

19:25-20:20

1 stop25h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

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

£432
Fastest return journey

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

00:55-17:05

1 stop17h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£432

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT Cape Town Intl - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

09:20-09:00

1 stop24h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 7/12

08:55-07:40

1 stop21h 45m

£604

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 89 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of £629). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of £723). 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?

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 £570 and £711 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £603 on Multiple Airlines (25 Nov–1 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

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.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 is 1 daily flight 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?

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6016 mi between Cape Town and Amsterdam.

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

    According to our current data, Emirates (£611), and KLM (£658) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Emirates is 8% 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 (90%), KLM (86%) or Scandinavian Airlines (86%) 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 £474. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for £722 on average, our data indicates £630 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of £629). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of £723). 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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