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Cheapest return fare
R14 246
Typical prices: R15 796-R21 256
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Thu 24/9Fri 9/10
AMS - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R18 736
Typical prices: R20 254-R33 240
KLM
Wed 2/12Sun 13/12
AMS - CPT • Direct
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You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 11h 15m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg R15 257 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 05m (one-way)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% 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 return 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 return flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 9
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21:55 - 17:20AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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9:00 - 8:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
47h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 246Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 28
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17:40 - 13:00AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 20m2 stops Vienna Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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13:50 - 9:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
20h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Vienna Intl
R14 246Ethiopian Air
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Dec 14
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23:10 - 23:00AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 50m1 stop Istanbul
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17:20 - 13:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
20h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R14 262Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
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22:20 - 12:05AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 45m1 stop Istanbul
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17:20 - 13:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
20h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R14 294Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4
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22:15 - 17:30AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:25 - 20:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 456Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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22:15 - 17:30AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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12:35 - 13:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 472Qatar Airways
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 28
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14:50 - 6:25AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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8:30 - 9:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
25h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R15 958Air France
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Dec 12
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19:35 - 13:35AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
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14:20 - 15:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
26h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R16 265Kenya Airways
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7
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20:35 - 13:00AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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14:20 - 15:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
26h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R16 265Kenya Airways
Thu, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 19
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6:55 - 6:25AMS  Amsterdam Schiphol-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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8:30 - 10:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-AMS Amsterdam Schiphol
27h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R17 299Air France
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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 return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam usually cost between R17 008 and R23 565 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 246 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 24–Oct 9).

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 Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Amsterdam, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday 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 R15 393 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R24 486 and R23 275 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R19 221 on average.

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 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R6 461
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

  • Is it easy to find your way in Schipol Airport’s terminals?

    Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport features a main passenger terminal, which houses eight concourses, several halls and piers, which are interconnected. Schiphol Plaza holds a shopping centre and is in the middle of the terminal. Arrivals are on the ground level and departures are located on the second level. The easiest way to navigate around the airport is to download the Schipol app, which also keeps you updated on your flight.

  • What public transport is available at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    The MyCiti bus operates from the airport bus station outside the terminal building. It drives to the Civic Centre Bus Station in the city centre. Buses leave every 20 minutes. Buses operate every day from 05:00 to 21:30. The route is 20 kilometres and is a half-hour ride. Purchase a travel card for about R35,00 at the MyCiti station kiosk. Authorised taxis are outside the Arrivals Terminal and their fees range from R350,00 to R600,00 depending on the traffic. Ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt also operate from the airport and the pick-up area is at the P2 parking. The fare to the city is, on average, around R200,00.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town was R6 461 for a one-way ticket and R14 246 for a return.

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

    Amsterdam airport is called Amsterdam Schiphol and the only airport in Cape Town is 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of R21 437 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R21 126 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline.

  • 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 R22 534 or less round-trip.
  • The best way to get to Schipol Airport from Amsterdam city centre is to go by rail. The train ride to the station at Schipol Airport is about 15 minutes and the station is located below Schiphol Plaza in the airport terminal. The fare is around €5 (about R100,00).
  • Be aware that Schipol Airport is known as a ‘silent’ terminal, which means that no public announcements are made regarding any flights or passengers.
  • Cape Town International Airport is a hub for both South African Airways and FlySafair. Other airlines that operate at Cape Town International Airport flying from Amsterdam include KLM, Lufthansa, Kenya Air, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines.

Prefer to fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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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