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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from R7 706

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in November or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 425

One-way from

R7 706

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 955

Good round-trip deal

R12 924 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 665 or less
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 13/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 783 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 754 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.

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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 18/39:30CPT - AMS
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Thu 27/310:40AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R12 425
Mon 24/314:35CPT - AMS
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/417:55AMS - CPT
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R12 499
Mon 17/32:30CPT - AMS
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Thu 27/312:35AMS - CPT
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Deal found 20/2R12 536
Tue 18/39:30CPT - AMS
2 stops37h 55mSWISS
Thu 27/39:50AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/2R13 107
Mon 24/314:35CPT - AMS
2 stops19h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/417:40AMS - CPT
2 stops20h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R13 236
Wed 28/516:35CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/623:10AMS - CPT
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2R13 605
Fri 21/28:05CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 50mKLM
Thu 6/317:45AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 25mKLM
Deal found 20/2R14 158
Fri 14/36:00CPT - AMS
2 stops34h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 20/319:35AMS - CPT
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 582
Thu 20/222:00CPT - AMS
1 stop36h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 24/216:05AMS - CPT
1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 785
Thu 29/513:00CPT - AMS
1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 8/616:15AMS - CPT
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R16 886

Find flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

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Amsterdam

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

9:30-22:35

1 stop14h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 27/3

10:40-7:40

2 stops20h 00m

R12 425

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

2:30-18:20

1 stop16h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 27/3

12:35-6:50

1 stop17h 15m

R12 536

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

14:35-11:00

2 stops21h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 2/4

17:40-14:35

2 stops20h 55m

R12 646

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

9:30-22:25

2 stops37h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 27/3

9:50-7:40

2 stops20h 50m

R13 107

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

14:35-9:10

2 stops19h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 1/4

17:40-13:45

2 stops20h 05m

R13 236

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-16:50

1 stop24h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/6

23:10-11:50

1 stop36h 40m

R13 605

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

23:00-10:30

Nonstop11h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 3/6

10:10-21:25

Nonstop11h 15m

R14 453

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

6:00-15:35

2 stops34h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 20/3

19:35-13:35

2 stops17h 00m

R14 582

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

18:55-18:50

1 stop23h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 10/6

19:20-11:00

1 stop15h 40m

R15 043

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/5

13:00-13:55

1 stop24h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 8/6

16:15-10:50

1 stop18h 35m

R16 886

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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 14 February 2025.

Booking 64 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 R937). 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 21 February 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 24% 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 16 February 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS 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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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 R12 425. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from R12 536, and SWISS, from R13 107. Lufthansa is priced at 19% 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 706. Ethiopian Air flights start at R9 107 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R9 549 one-way.

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

    Consider KLM (89%), Delta (89%) or Air France (83%) 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 R8 618. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for R11 798 on average our data indicates R24 094 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 R395.

  • 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 R683). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R937). 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 379AverageR13 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 376AverageR13 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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LufthansaCheapestR11 862AverageR15 417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 168AverageR14 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 396AverageR14 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 534AverageR14 166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 666AverageR16 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 905AverageR16 157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR14 216AverageR18 847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 423AverageR16 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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