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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from R7 080

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Apr 17 — Apr 241
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in November or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 199

One-way from

R7 080

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 739

Good round-trip deal

R14 659 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 237 or less
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R27 039 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 341 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 April 2025.

Mon 2/614:35CPT - AMS
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/617:55AMS - CPT
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4R13 314
Mon 2/613:00CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 15/616:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R14 276
Mon 15/916:35CPT - AMS
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/918:20AMS - CPT
1 stop17h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4R14 469
Sun 13/423:55CPT - AMS
1 stop21h 30mAir France
Sat 26/420:20AMS - CPT
1 stop25h 10mAir France
Deal found 11/4R14 526
Mon 2/623:00CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 30mKLM
Sun 15/610:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 11/4R14 680
Sun 25/514:30CPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 26/520:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/4R15 161
Sun 8/613:50CPT - AMS
2 stops19h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/617:40AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R16 008
Thu 22/57:00CPT - AMS
2 stops27h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 30/107:00AMS - CPT
1 stop28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4R16 566
Mon 2/618:25CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Sun 15/621:50AMS - CPT
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/4R17 201
Sun 13/418:05CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Sun 20/421:00AMS - CPT
2 stops36h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4R18 451

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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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/5

14:35-11:00

2 stops20h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 26/5

17:55-13:45

2 stops19h 50m

R13 199

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

13:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 15/6

16:15-10:50

1 stop18h 35m

R14 276

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

16:35-9:40

1 stop17h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 16/9

18:20-11:50

1 stop17h 30m

R14 469

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

23:00-10:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 15/6

10:10-21:25

Nonstop11h 15m

R14 680

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/5

14:30-16:40

2 stops26h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 26/5

20:35-13:40

2 stops17h 05m

R15 161

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

13:50-9:05

2 stops19h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 10/6

17:40-13:45

2 stops20h 05m

R16 008

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

14:00-15:10

2 stops25h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 3/6

19:40-11:00

1 stop15h 20m

R16 085

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

18:25-13:15

1 stop18h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 15/6

21:50-16:50

1 stop19h 00m

R17 201

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/6

18:05-22:15

1 stop28h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 10/6

8:00-12:40

2 stops28h 40m

R18 528

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

13:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

R7 080

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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

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 4 April 2025.

Booking 27 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 R683). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R938). 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 12 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% 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 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Monday at midday 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 12 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 550 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 756 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Malaysia Airlines
7,3
Good
252 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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?

    Within the past month, 15 685 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

  • 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 R14 276. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R14 469, and KLM, from R14 680. Qatar Airways is priced at 12% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 080. Turkish Airlines flights start at R8 543 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R9 312 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (91%), Delta (91%) or Air France (81%) 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 R9 432. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for R13 102 on average our data indicates R40 513 when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

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

    Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Amsterdam stopover in Dubai most frequently. Nairobi follows Dubai in terms of the most common stopover location on Cape Town to Amsterdam flights. Zurich comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights.

  • 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, Burj Khalifa, or LEGOLAND Dubai. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or LEGOLAND Dubai can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 11,0 km, and 51,6 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 R275.

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

    Cape Town to Amsterdam flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Munich. Johannesburg is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. London follows Johannesburg in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on 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 R683). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R938). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam on these airlines

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Top 10 airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Discover the top 10 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
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SWISSCheapestR10 834AverageR13 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 999AverageR14 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR12 307AverageR16 132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 759AverageR14 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 928AverageR16 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 111AverageR16 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 373AverageR14 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 675AverageR17 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR14 909AverageR19 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 993AverageR17 339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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