Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from £316
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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
24 May — 31 May1
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 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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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 24 April 2026.
Mon 1/613:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops23h 57m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 17/615:12
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops22h 58m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/4£558
Tue 2/615:10
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops22h 37m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 17/615:12
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops21h 48m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/4£566
Thu 4/613:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops23h 58m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 21/614:41
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops22h 19m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4£620
Sun 26/413:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops24h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/515:11
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops21h 49m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4£632
Fri 1/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/622:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4£633
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/922:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£640
Tue 1/913:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/916:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£641
Thu 14/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4£644
Thu 4/619:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/616:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4£646
Tue 12/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4£653
Mon 1/613:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops23h 57m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 14/614:41
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops23h 04m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/4£655
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 24 April 2026.
Thu 4/619:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/616:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£653
Mon 31/813:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop30h 45m
Emirates
Mon 14/922:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4£726
Tue 23/618:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop15h 55m
KLM
Tue 1/910:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 24/4£815
Mon 21/919:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/922:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£700
Wed 19/813:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop21h 45m
Emirates
Sat 29/822:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£773
Mon 7/913:15
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 16/916:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£736
Thu 11/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Thu 25/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 20/4£816
Wed 19/813:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop21h 45m
Emirates
Wed 26/822:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£773
Mon 17/813:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop21h 45m
Emirates
Mon 24/811:25
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£773
Tue 5/506:05
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/516:40
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4£833
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 24 April 2026.
Wed 24/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Wed 26/810:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 20/4£801
Tue 23/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Tue 1/918:35
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 24/4£811
Thu 11/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Wed 24/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 21/4£814
Thu 11/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Thu 25/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 20/4£816
Thu 11/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Mon 22/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 23/4£821
Sat 13/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Sat 27/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 19/4£834
Wed 20/507:40
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Fri 5/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 23/4£840
Tue 12/523:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Fri 29/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 23/4£845
Sat 6/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Sat 13/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Deal found 21/4£862
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Data last updated 24 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 24/419:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/422:30
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/4£666
Sun 26/413:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops24h 07m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 17/515:11
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops21h 49m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4£632
Sun 26/413:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops30h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/410:15
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4£690
Fri 1/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/622:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4£633
Tue 5/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/516:40
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4£696
Tue 12/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4£653
Thu 14/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4£644
Thu 14/514:35
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops24h 14m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 24/515:11
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops22h 59m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4£684
Sat 16/513:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops24h 59m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/515:11
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops22h 59m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/4£694
Fri 22/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4£657
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 24 April 2026.
Fri 29/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£316
Sun 3/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4£347
Sat 9/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£371
Sat 23/513:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops29h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4£430
Fri 22/513:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops42h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4£445
Sun 31/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4£473
Sun 21/613:50
CPT
-
AMS
3 stops48h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/4£474
Sat 30/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops41h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4£486
Tue 19/506:05
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops38h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£498
Sat 23/507:00
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops31h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4£509
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 24 April 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/6
19:30-20:45
1 stop25h 15m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 21/6
16:15-10:15
1 stop18h 00m
£653
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 21/9
19:30-20:45
1 stop25h 15m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 23/9
22:15-17:30
1 stop19h 15m
£700
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 31/8
13:15-20:00
1 stop30h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 14/9
22:00-16:40
1 stop18h 40m
£726
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 7/9
13:15-13:45
2 stops24h 30m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 16/9
16:15-17:30
1 stop25h 15m
£736
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 19/8
13:15-11:00
1 stop21h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 29/8
22:00-16:40
1 stop18h 40m
£773
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 19/8
13:15-11:00
1 stop21h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 26/8
22:00-18:05
1 stop20h 05m
£773
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Mon 17/8
13:15-11:00
1 stop21h 45m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 24/8
11:25-11:30
1 stop24h 05m
£773
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 23/6
18:25-10:20
1 stop15h 55m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Tue 1/9
10:10-21:25
Nonstop11h 15m
£815
Fastest return journey
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/6
23:15-10:45
Nonstop11h 30m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 25/6
10:10-21:25
Nonstop11h 15m
£816
Cape TownAmsterdam
CPT - AMS
CPTAMS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/5
06:05-14:45
2 stops32h 40m
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 9/5
16:40-13:10
1 stop20h 30m
£833
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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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of £593). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 24 April 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?
Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam
Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 April 2026.
The most flights from CPT to AMS are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 196 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 11% 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 52% 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.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £491.
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 Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.
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 24 April 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.
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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 4 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 228 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?
Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam in just under 19h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 42m. 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 (£604), and KLM (£632) 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 KLM (92%), Air France (90%) or Scandinavian Airlines (87%) 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 £417. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for £707 on average, our data indicates £1,195 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 £593). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of £721). 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 Amsterdam departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 April 2026.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. 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 April 2026.
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