Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town from £432
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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — CPT
10 May — 17 May1
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 Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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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 10 April 2026.
Thu 21/510:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/520:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£613
Mon 25/519:00
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/615:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£614
Tue 12/510:45
AMS
-
CPT
3 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/615:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£648
Thu 5/1117:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1113:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£651
Tue 3/1117:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/1115:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4£660
Tue 3/1117:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/1113:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops22h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/4£661
Mon 2/1112:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/1113:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/4£662
Sat 6/620:35
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 18/614:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops26h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4£663
Sat 7/1119:35
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Wed 18/1123:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop17h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/4£663
Sat 7/1119:35
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/1114:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4£664
Sat 6/620:35
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Kenya Airways
Mon 15/614:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops26h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4£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 10 April 2026.
Wed 17/617:40
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 1/715:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/4£701
Thu 7/516:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4£736
Sun 14/622:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop37h 30m
Emirates
Thu 23/720:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4£757
Sun 24/510:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/913:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops29h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4£775
Thu 4/616:25
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/613:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4£748
Mon 1/622:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Tue 16/618:25
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop18h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 7/4£758
Sun 24/521:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/913:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops29h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4£775
Sat 2/516:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops30h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£754
Wed 10/622:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Sat 13/613:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 7/4£781
Thu 7/521:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/515:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops51h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4£784
Thu 7/521:55
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 24/513:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops42h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/4£784
Fri 26/611:25
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Emirates
Tue 14/720:00
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop24h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4£790
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 10 April 2026.
Thu 4/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Tue 16/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/4£809
Tue 9/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Tue 16/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 7/4£812
Mon 8/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Tue 16/623:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 7/4£813
Wed 17/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Wed 1/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 7/4£819
Mon 15/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Wed 1/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 9/4£831
Mon 25/510:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Mon 13/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 6/4£833
Sun 14/610:10
AMS
-
CPT
Nonstop11h 15m
KLM
Thu 23/723:15
CPT
-
AMS
Nonstop11h 30m
KLM
Deal found 7/4£836
Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Data last updated 10 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 13/416:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 25/419:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4£689
Tue 5/516:25
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/507:00
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4£688
Tue 12/510:45
AMS
-
CPT
3 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/615:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£648
Tue 12/520:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/607:20
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 10/4£672
Thu 21/510:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/520:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£613
Thu 21/522:30
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/507:00
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops37h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4£680
Mon 25/519:00
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/615:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£614
Wed 27/516:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/619:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4£690
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 10 April 2026.
Mon 15/610:20
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£432
Fri 26/620:35
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£518
Fri 26/620:35
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/4£523
Fri 1/520:55
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£528
Fri 17/420:55
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£541
Mon 13/407:00
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£553
Mon 15/620:05
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop24h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 9/4£590
Thu 16/416:25
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£628
Wed 15/412:25
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops24h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4£649
Sat 18/420:35
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 20m
Oman Air
Deal found 7/4£657
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 10 April 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 10 April 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 17/6
17:40-14:35
2 stops20h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 1/7
15:25-11:00
2 stops19h 35m
£701
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 7/5
16:25-19:55
2 stops27h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 23/5
19:30-14:55
1 stop19h 25m
£736
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 4/6
16:25-12:55
1 stop20h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 23/6
13:15-13:55
1 stop24h 40m
£748
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sat 2/5
16:25-22:50
2 stops30h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 8/5
19:30-20:45
1 stop25h 15m
£754
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 14/6
22:00-11:30
1 stop37h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 23/7
20:00-20:00
1 stop24h 00m
£757
Fastest return journey
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Mon 1/6
22:00-16:40
1 stop18h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 16/6
18:25-13:15
1 stop18h 50m
£758
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 24/5
10:25-14:35
2 stops28h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 5/9
13:50-19:10
2 stops29h 20m
£775
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Sun 24/5
21:55-14:35
2 stops40h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 6/9
13:50-19:10
2 stops29h 20m
£775
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Wed 10/6
22:00-16:40
1 stop18h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 13/6
13:15-13:15
1 stop24h 00m
£781
AmsterdamCape Town
AMS - CPT
AMSCPT
Amsterdam Schiphol
Thu 7/5
21:55-14:35
2 stops40h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 23/5
15:25-19:10
2 stops51h 45m
£784
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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 3 April 2026.
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 87 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 £508). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £824). 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 10 April 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?
Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. 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 10 April 2026.
The most flights from AMS to CPT are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 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 evening 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 Monday 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 20% 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 69% 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.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £702.
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 10 April 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
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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 4 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 28 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 20h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, 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 £697, 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 18% 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%), Scandinavian Airlines (93%) or KLM (87%) 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 £508). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £824). 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 10 April 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 10 April 2026.
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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cape Town from Amsterdam today and book when prices fit your budget.
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