Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from £372
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
19 Oct — 26 Oct1
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 May or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
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 19 September 2026.
Fri 30/1015:05 -
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Fri 6/1119:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 15/9£645
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Mon 26/1006:05 -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 19/9£648
Thu 12/1117:30 -
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Mon 16/1113:50 -
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Deal found 15/9£659
Tue 3/1117:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Wed 25/1113:50 -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 18/9£669
Thu 5/1115:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 16/9£672
Thu 5/1117:30 -
2 stops19h 40m
Mon 9/1113:50 -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 15/9£676
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 19 September 2026.
Thu 5/1121:45 -
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Mon 9/1113:40 -
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Deal found 18/9£784
Wed 21/1012:25 -
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Deal found 15/9£784
Sun 27/1222:30 -
1 stop23h 30m
Sat 9/100:55 -
1 stop37h 10m
Deal found 14/9£898
Wed 2/1210:20 -
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Thu 24/1200:30 -
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Deal found 17/9£899
Mon 2/1116:10 -
1 stop19h 00m
Mon 16/1118:55 -
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Deal found 14/9£930
Thu 15/1016:15 -
1 stop25h 15m
Mon 14/1214:00 -
2 stops48h 20m
Deal found 15/9£980
Wed 21/1015:25 -
1 stop26h 40m
Sat 12/1218:30 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 15/9£812
Mon 19/1023:20 -
1 stop36h 30m
Wed 21/1014:00 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 15/9£920
Wed 3/210:15 -
Nonstop11h 25m
Wed 17/200:30 -
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Deal found 17/9£946
Fri 16/1011:25 -
2 stops32h 30m
Wed 21/1020:00 -
1 stop37h 20m
Deal found 15/9£900
Thu 5/1118:30 -
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Mon 9/1114:00 -
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Deal found 16/9£945
Sat 10/1022:00 -
1 stop37h 30m
Thu 22/1018:25 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 17/9£970
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 19 September 2026.
Tue 29/910:10 -
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Deal found 16/9£734
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Deal found 16/9£786
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Deal found 14/9£808
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Deal found 14/9£815
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Deal found 16/9£838
Wed 27/110:15 -
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Fri 5/207:30 -
Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 16/9£842
Thu 8/1018:35 -
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Wed 21/1007:40 -
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Deal found 14/9£876
Wed 20/110:15 -
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Fri 5/207:30 -
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Deal found 16/9£876
Wed 3/210:15 -
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Deal found 15/9£878
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Nonstop11h 50m
Deal found 15/9£887
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated 19 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 21/910:35 -
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Mon 28/907:40 -
Nonstop11h 30m
Deal found 15/9£743
Thu 24/918:35 -
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Deal found 16/9£734
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Thu 1/1023:15 -
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Deal found 15/9£737
Tue 29/910:10 -
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Deal found 15/9£737
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Mon 26/1006:05 -
2 stops37h 25m
Deal found 19/9£648
Tue 20/1022:15 -
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Wed 21/1019:30 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 15/9£739
Mon 26/1021:50 -
2 stops21h 05m
Mon 9/1112:35 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 18/9£731
Fri 30/1015:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Fri 6/1119:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 15/9£645
Fri 30/1021:50 -
2 stops21h 05m
Fri 6/1119:25 -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 15/9£741
Fri 30/1021:50 -
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Fri 6/1119:25 -
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Deal found 15/9£746
Sat 31/1016:15 -
2 stops24h 10m
Sat 7/1112:35 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 16/9£726
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 19 September 2026.
Sat 24/1022:15 -
1 stop19h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9£372
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Deal found 16/9£409
Tue 2/321:25 -
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Deal found 15/9£449
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Deal found 18/9£480
Mon 19/1021:25 -
2 stops44h 05m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 18/9£492
Sat 7/1115:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 17/9£502
Tue 2/217:55 -
2 stops19h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 18/9£514
Wed 23/1217:55 -
2 stops19h 15m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 16/9£529
Find 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 19 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 19 September 2026.
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AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 8/2
14:20-21:00
1 stop29h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£480
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 2/2
17:55-14:10
2 stops19h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£517
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 23/12
17:55-14:10
2 stops19h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£529
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 19/10
16:15-10:15
1 stop18h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£616
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 14/12
14:30-12:05
1 stop20h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£651
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 16/12
14:30-12:05
1 stop20h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£750
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 5/11
21:45-16:45
1 stop18h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 9/11
13:40-07:50
1 stop19h 10m
£784
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 21/10
12:25-13:00
2 stops24h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/12
13:50-11:05
2 stops22h 15m
£784
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 21/10
15:25-18:05
1 stop26h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 12/12
18:30-12:45
1 stop19h 15m
£812
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol - CPT Cape Town Intl
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 12/11
17:15-05:45
Nonstop11h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£820
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
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 86 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 £707). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,139). 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 19 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Amsterdam to Cape Town flights typically cost between £754 and £1,024 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £645 on Iberia (30 Oct–6 Nov).
How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 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?
Thursday 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, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% 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 38% of one-stop itineraries from Amsterdam to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £495.
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 London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 08m.
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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 38m.
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 19 September 2026.
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.
It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Related info for your journey
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How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?
This flight path from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 11 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 18h. Fly via Ethiopian Air or Emirates 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 £769, 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 14% 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 Delta (93%), KLM (90%) or Scandinavian Airlines (90%) 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 £1,158 for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The cheapest flight overall is £934 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at £656.
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 £707). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,139). 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 19 September 2026.
Browse through other flights departing from Amsterdam. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 19 September 2026.
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