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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 17
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17:55 - 13:00AMS-CPT
18h 05m2 stops
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14:35 - 17:05CPT-AMS
27h 30m2 stops
R11 081
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Thu, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 18
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11:00 - 13:45AMS-CPT
25h 45m2 stops
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13:50 - 17:05CPT-AMS
28h 15m2 stops
R11 098
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 13:00AMS-CPT
19h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 11:35CPT-AMS
21h 45m2 stops
R12 393Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:30 - 13:00AMS-CPT
18h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 11:35CPT-AMS
22h 45m2 stops
R12 570Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 8
Kenya Airways Logo
20:35 - 22:10AMS-CPT
25h 35m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:35 - 16:40CPT-AMS
26h 05m2 stops
R14 662Kenya Airways
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Fri, Jun 20 - Thu, Jul 3
Kenya Airways Logo
20:35 - 13:00AMS-CPT
16h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
14:30 - 16:40CPT-AMS
26h 10m2 stops
R14 839Kenya Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 11:50AMS-CPT
20h 05m1 stop
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17:15 - 13:20CPT-AMS
21h 05m1 stop
R15 992Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 11:50AMS-CPT
20h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:20CPT-AMS
25h 05m1 stop
R16 045Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 23
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 16:50AMS-CPT
19h 00m1 stop
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13:05 - 13:15CPT-AMS
24h 10m1 stop
R17 481Emirates
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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 20
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 11:35AMS-CPT
37h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 13:15CPT-AMS
24h 10m1 stop
R17 516Emirates
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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.

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday 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 November, where tickets cost R17 516 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 902 and R25 229 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 3 stops stopover the cheapest option at R18 388 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 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR9 361
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town was R528 for a one-way ticket and R625 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?

    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 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 Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are KLM and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R22 946 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R16 347 and an overall rating of 6,9.

  • 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 532 or less one-way and R18 936 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?

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

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +1 more

Air France, Delta, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Amsterdam to Cape Town

 
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
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Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

10,0 ExcellentCarsten, Mar 2025DXB - CPH
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Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

Unbelievable food and service! Chefs are amazing onboard. WiFi spotty

Not worth pay business classs and get service economy class

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Service and food were decent, seats are a bit too narrow. Leg room is normal. Bathroom should be cleaned more frequently. WiFi is cumbersome and should be simplified.

Same as before boarding process and lack of crew experience in the process

I liked the ability to walk and stand in the crew area. I hated the security check experience before boarding. The airport staff were so rude, yelling at us unnecessarily, delaying us on purpose, and even threatening to call the police on us!

Crew members, pilots and flight attendants are excellent. Beside, that, customer service is very lacking in all aspects of Turkish airlines

Was ok except they send the baby trolley to oversize baggage office without telling me so we spent an hour looking for ir

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

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