Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from £351
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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Sunday
Cheap flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 24 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 October 2025.
Thu 27/1121:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - AMS
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£629
Thu 30/1021:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1108:45CPT - AMS
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£633
Fri 31/1009:05AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1112:30CPT - AMS
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£643
Mon 24/1112:25AMS - CPT
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£644
Thu 30/1021:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - AMS
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£653
Mon 24/1112:25AMS - CPT
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/1213:50CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£657
Sat 6/1210:00AMS - CPT
2 stops26h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/1214:35CPT - AMS
2 stops19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10£658
Mon 27/1009:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Wed 12/1123:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£661
Mon 1/1217:30AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£662
Mon 24/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Thu 11/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/10£664
Best flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 October 2025.
Mon 9/310:00AMS - CPT
2 stops27h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 22/315:25CPT - AMS
2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£618
Mon 9/321:25AMS - CPT
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/312:30CPT - AMS
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£621
Tue 25/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Thu 11/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/10£664
Mon 1/1214:45AMS - CPT
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/1217:15CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/10£680
Thu 27/1121:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - AMS
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£629
Mon 1/1217:30AMS - CPT
2 stops18h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£662
Mon 24/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Thu 11/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/10£664
Wed 11/317:30AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 24/315:25CPT - AMS
2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£665
Tue 4/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 25/1108:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/10£669
Wed 26/1112:25AMS - CPT
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/1115:25CPT - AMS
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£676
Mon 10/1117:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Mon 1/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£679
Direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Amsterdam to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 24 October 2025.
Mon 24/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Thu 11/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/10£664
Tue 4/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 25/1108:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/10£669
Mon 10/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Mon 1/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/10£677
Mon 3/1117:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Thu 13/1123:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/10£682
Thu 27/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Sun 14/1208:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£689
Mon 24/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Sat 13/1208:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/10£691
Tue 4/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Sun 9/1123:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£694
Mon 10/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Mon 17/1123:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£703
Mon 3/1117:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Sun 9/1108:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£706
Fri 21/1117:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Fri 5/1208:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£715
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated 24 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 27/1009:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Wed 12/1123:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 23/10£661
Thu 30/1021:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1108:45CPT - AMS
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£633
Thu 30/1021:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1112:30CPT - AMS
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£653
Thu 30/1017:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Wed 12/1123:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/10£662
Fri 31/1009:05AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1112:30CPT - AMS
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£643
Tue 4/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Tue 25/1108:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 22/10£669
Sat 22/1117:30AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 13/1215:25CPT - AMS
2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/10£670
Mon 24/1112:25AMS - CPT
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/1213:50CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£644
Mon 24/1117:30AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - AMS
2 stops19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10£657
Mon 24/1109:30AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Thu 11/1223:45CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 24/10£664
Thu 27/1121:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1212:30CPT - AMS
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£629
One-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.
Fri 21/1121:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£351
Thu 13/1121:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£373
Sun 14/1213:35AMS - CPT
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£421
Wed 10/1212:00AMS - CPT
3 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£422
Fri 30/120:40AMS - CPT
1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£424
Thu 11/1212:00AMS - CPT
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£453
Fri 12/1213:35AMS - CPT
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£462
Sat 6/1210:00AMS - CPT
2 stops26h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/10£465
Thu 6/1121:25AMS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£466
Mon 15/1212:00AMS - CPT
3 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£469
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town 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 24 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town that are best for you.
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Amsterdam
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Cape Town
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 9/3
10:00-14:35
2 stops27h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/3
15:25-09:10
2 stops18h 45m
£618
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 9/3
21:25-06:45
1 stop32h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 24/3
12:30-10:45
1 stop23h 15m
£621
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 27/11
21:25-10:00
1 stop35h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 14/12
12:30-08:25
1 stop20h 55m
£629
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 1/12
17:30-13:00
2 stops18h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/12
13:50-09:10
2 stops20h 20m
£662
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 25/11
09:30-21:55
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
23:45-10:35
Nonstop11h 50m
£664
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 24/11
09:30-21:55
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
23:45-10:35
Nonstop11h 50m
£664
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 11/3
17:30-14:35
2 stops20h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 24/3
15:25-09:10
2 stops18h 45m
£665
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 4/11
09:30-21:55
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 25/11
08:00-18:50
Nonstop11h 50m
£669
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 26/11
12:25-14:35
2 stops25h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 30/11
15:25-11:35
2 stops21h 10m
£676
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 10/11
17:45-06:10
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 1/12
23:45-10:35
Nonstop11h 50m
£679
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Best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of £480). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 AMS to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 October 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Amsterdam to Cape Town is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.
How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 110 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Amsterdam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 35m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 15m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 24 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM from Amsterdam to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
To fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you need to book a flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town Intl (CPT). Nonstop flights to Cape Town Intl from Amsterdam Schiphol take 11h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Schiphol to Cape Town Intl offered by 1 airline.
How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?
This flight path from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 34 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?
There are many flights that can get you from Amsterdam to Cape Town in 11h 25m. Fly via Ethiopian Air or KLM to get the fastest option. There are 6016 mi between Amsterdam and Cape Town. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at £694, KLM will fly you from Amsterdam to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. KLM is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town consider choosing KLM (63%), Scandinavian Airlines (63%) or Delta (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
On average you can expect to pay £919 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £557 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £467.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of £480). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £839). 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 Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 October 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Amsterdam. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 October 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. 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 24 October 2025.
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