AMS - CPT

$659 Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town departing on 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Amsterdam to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$851
Typical prices: $1,522-$1,066
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/19Wed 12/9
AMS - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,245
Typical prices: $1,636-$1,120
KLM
Thu 11/19Tue 12/8
AMS - CPT • Non-stop
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AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Book a timeslot for security at AMS to save time.
Use shuttles or taxis from CPT for a quick ride.
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from $908 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Most punctual • 81% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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Zurich (ZRH)
Cheapest • Avg $852 (round-trip)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 15h 10m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town (AMS-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 9
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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CPT
25h 00m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 6:25 pm
CPT
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AMS
29h 35m
3 stops
$851Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 13
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11:55 am - 1:00 pm
AMS
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CPT
24h 05m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 11:05 am
CPT
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AMS
22h 15m
2 stops
$866Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9
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2:45 pm - 1:00 pm
AMS
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CPT
21h 15m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 11:05 am
CPT
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AMS
22h 15m
2 stops
$883Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1
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5:55 pm - 2:35 pm
AMS
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CPT
19h 40m
2 stops
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3:25 pm - 11:05 am
CPT
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AMS
20h 40m
2 stops
$908Ethiopian Air
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 23
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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CPT
25h 00m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 6:25 pm
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AMS
29h 35m
3 stops
$918Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:55 pm - 1:00 pm
AMS
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CPT
18h 05m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 11:05 am
CPT
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AMS
22h 15m
2 stops
$925Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 27
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5:30 pm - 1:00 pm
AMS
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CPT
18h 30m
2 stops
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3:25 pm - 9:10 am
CPT
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AMS
18h 45m
2 stops
$933Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:40 pm - 2:10 pm
AMS
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CPT
20h 30m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 11:05 am
CPT
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AMS
22h 15m
2 stops
$936Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
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3:05 pm - 12:40 pm
AMS
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CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
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12:35 pm - 1:20 pm
CPT
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AMS
25h 45m
1 stop
$945Qatar Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30
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3:05 pm - 12:40 pm
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CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
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7:00 pm - 1:20 pm
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19h 20m
1 stop
$946Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Amsterdam to Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Amsterdam, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $967 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,473 and $1,452 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,157, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$659
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

When to book flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Amsterdam to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town was $659 for a one-way ticket and $851 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Amsterdam and Cape Town?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Amsterdam and on arrival in Cape Town.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Amsterdam Schiphol. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    There are nonstop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Amsterdam is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline. Booking your flights between Amsterdam and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,468 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Amsterdam to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1524 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
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Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

10.0 ExcellentBob, May 2026
AMS - YYZ
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Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Everything you need to know for your flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Amsterdam (AMS)
Cape Town (CPT)