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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from R5 964

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

R11 063

One-way from

R5 964

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 1/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
17/12
  • 17/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop

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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 20 November 2024.

Sun 1/129:00CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1210:40AMS - CPT
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 063
Mon 2/1219:50CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 00mSWISS
Mon 9/1215:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 40mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R11 640
Sun 24/118:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Sat 30/1113:55AMS - CPT
1 stop15h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/11R12 180
Wed 20/119:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Tue 3/1213:40AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R13 622
Wed 20/1123:20CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 55mKLM
Tue 3/129:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mKLM
Deal found 19/11R13 910
Tue 19/1123:00CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 2/1219:35AMS - CPT
1 stop25h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R16 090
Thu 21/1118:45CPT - AMS
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 5/1218:35AMS - CPT
1 stop36h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R16 450
Tue 19/1112:35CPT - AMS
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 23/1115:20AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R17 856
Thu 12/1215:20CPT - AMS
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/110:00AMS - CPT
2 stops27h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R21 063

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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/12

9:00-9:00

1 stop25h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 8/12

10:40-10:55

1 stop23h 15m

R11 063

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/1

9:00-9:00

1 stop25h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 2/2

20:00-11:05

1 stop14h 05m

R11 531

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/1

10:00-19:25

1 stop34h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 19/1

7:20-7:30

1 stop23h 10m

R13 297

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

16:35-21:45

1 stop29h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 22/5

14:40-11:50

1 stop21h 10m

R13 550

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/12

15:20-9:10

2 stops18h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 9/1

18:35-13:45

2 stops18h 10m

R13 622

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/12

9:30-22:35

1 stop14h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 8/12

14:40-10:55

1 stop19h 15m

R15 099

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/4

6:00-16:40

2 stops34h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 7/5

20:35-21:40

1 stop25h 05m

R16 144

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

22:00-13:20

1 stop16h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 17/4

16:15-11:00

1 stop18h 45m

R16 414

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

23:15-10:45

Nonstop11h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 23/4

10:10-21:25

Nonstop11h 15m

R16 901

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

9:20-20:00

2 stops35h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 17/4

15:20-11:35

1 stop20h 15m

R20 162

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of R680). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R851). 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 20 November 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 20 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS and Air France from Cape Town to Amsterdam to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
1 635 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
663 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?

    Travellers who are going to Amsterdam from Cape Town will start the process at Cape Town International Airport. This airport is 20 kilometres from the city centre of Cape Town. It has international and domestic terminals connected by a common terminal. This airport offers direct flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is where the flight will end. It is found nine kilometres from Amsterdam and is the third busiest airport in Europe based on passenger volume. The airport is a hub for KLM, Transavia, and Martinair.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    There is a single airline that offers direct, nonstop flights from Cape Town into Amsterdam. KLM serves travellers who require a quick trip to Amsterdam but often has more expensive flights than the airlines that offer stopover options. This flight takes 1h 40m to get to the destination. There are many other airlines that travel this route with stopovers including Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways along with others. Stopover flights are quite a bit less expensive in most cases and offer an ideal choice for a budget traveller.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Several different flights are available with stops between the origination and destination airport. The indirect flights with one-stop often touch down in Frankfurt am Main Airport, Istanbul Airport, or Johannesburg O. R. Tambo Airport. These flights may be anywhere from 14h 20m-17h 40m in duration. All of the other indirect flights going to Amsterdam will have two stops. Some of them stop in Livingstone Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, others come down in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Lyon Airport. These flights are often a bit longer than direct or one-stop flights but often less expensive.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Travellers going from Cape Town to Amsterdam will need to have a passport as well as a visa to visit. Applying can be done in Cape Town at the Netherlands Visa Application Centre.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    If you book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl to Schiphol. Flights to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) from Cape Town Intl (CPT) take 11h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam per day from 10 airlines.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip from R11 531. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Atlantic, from R13 297, and Turkish Airlines, from R13 550. SWISS is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SWISS, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 063. Qatar Airways flights start at R13 874 while deals on KLM start at R15 369 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Consider Air France (93%), KLM (92%) or Delta (92%) 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 R10 867. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for R10 414 on average our data indicates R23 043 when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R592.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of R680). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R851). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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SWISSCheapestR10 146AverageR12 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 108AverageR13 508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 536AverageR12 909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 628AverageR15 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 747AverageR14 364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 235AverageR13 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 489AverageR16 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 536AverageR15 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR13 638AverageR17 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 397AverageR15 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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