Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from £369
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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 Monday and return on a Tuesday
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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 23 June 2026.
Tue 8/917:40
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 23/913:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£641
Fri 27/1120:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop34h 35m
SWISS
Sun 27/1209:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 21/6£647
Wed 11/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/1115:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/6£651
Tue 24/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/1215:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/6£652
Mon 23/1117:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/1215:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/6£655
Thu 3/1217:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 24/1215:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/6£660
Sat 21/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/1113:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops22h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£663
Fri 13/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/1113:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops22h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/6£664
Fri 13/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/1115:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£665
Tue 10/1117:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/1113:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops22h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/6£666
Fri 13/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/1115:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/6£666
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 23 June 2026.
Thu 24/916:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 28/909:00
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops28h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/6£713
Tue 8/917:40
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 16/913:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops21h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/6£725
Wed 2/1210:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Thu 24/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£770
Mon 3/815:25
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 40m
Emirates
Sat 22/813:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop30h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 20/6£973
Mon 27/719:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops19h 10m
British Airways
Sat 12/918:50
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 22/6£987
Tue 17/1121:50
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop35h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/1214:00
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/6£737
Fri 20/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/1115:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£800
Sat 21/1115:05
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/1115:20
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/6£819
Wed 11/1110:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Wed 25/1100:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 19/6£975
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 23 June 2026.
Tue 8/910:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Wed 23/923:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£744
Thu 3/1217:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Wed 23/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£745
Mon 23/1110:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Mon 14/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£749
Mon 23/1110:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Sun 13/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£752
Wed 2/1210:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Thu 24/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£770
Thu 3/918:35
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Thu 17/923:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£789
Mon 23/1110:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Sun 13/1207:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£800
Sat 4/710:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Wed 8/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£822
Fri 3/710:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Sun 26/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£850
Sat 21/1117:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Mon 14/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£858
Sat 21/1117:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Sun 13/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£860
Sun 22/1110:15
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 25m
KLM
Mon 14/1200:30
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 50m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£880
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated 23 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 22/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Mon 6/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£744
Wed 24/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Fri 24/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£770
Wed 24/611:25
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop29h 15m
Emirates
Fri 24/718:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 19/6£793
Wed 1/710:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Wed 22/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£744
Wed 1/710:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Wed 8/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£745
Wed 1/710:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
KLM
Wed 15/718:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop15h 55m
KLM
Deal found 18/6£760
Wed 29/717:40
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 15/915:10
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£786
Wed 29/717:40
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 7/1013:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/6£790
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 23 June 2026.
Mon 31/818:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£369
Thu 27/810:10
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£373
Tue 15/921:05
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6£373
Sat 29/821:00
AMS
-
CPT
3 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£386
Tue 1/921:05
AMS
-
CPT
3 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£398
Sun 30/814:50
AMS
-
CPT
3 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£399
Fri 28/814:05
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£403
Sat 8/810:30
AMS
-
CPT
3 stops50h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£410
Fri 16/1010:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£434
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 23 June 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 June 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 24/9
16:15-10:15
1 stop18h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 28/9
09:00-13:55
2 stops28h 55m
£713
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 8/9
17:40-14:10
2 stops20h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 16/9
13:50-11:00
2 stops21h 10m
£725
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 17/11
21:50-10:30
1 stop35h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 4/12
14:00-13:20
2 stops24h 20m
£737
Fastest return journey
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 2/12
10:15-22:40
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 24/12
00:30-11:20
Nonstop11h 50m
£770
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Fri 20/11
17:30-13:00
2 stops18h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 23/11
15:25-11:05
2 stops20h 40m
£800
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 21/11
15:05-10:30
1 stop18h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/11
15:20-13:20
2 stops23h 00m
£819
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 3/8
15:25-18:05
1 stop26h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 22/8
13:15-20:00
1 stop30h 45m
£973
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 11/11
10:15-22:40
Nonstop11h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 25/11
00:30-11:20
Nonstop11h 50m
£975
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 27/7
19:25-14:35
2 stops19h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 12/9
18:50-09:10
1 stop14h 20m
£987
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 28/9
19:20-09:25
1 stop14h 05m
£471
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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?
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 £718). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,130). 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 23 June 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?
How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 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 18% 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 42% 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 £500.
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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 30m.
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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 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 23 June 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.
Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
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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 15m 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 21 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 Qatar Airways, 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 £707, 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 Delta (96%), KLM (92%) or Scandinavian Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.
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 £718). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,130). 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 23 June 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 June 2026.
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