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£255 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Amsterdam, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Amsterdam, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£616
Typical prices: £494-£652
SWISS
Wed 11/11Wed 18/11
CPT - AMS • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£720
Typical prices: £698-£976
KLM
Mon 13/7Fri 7/8
CPT - AMS • Direct
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Cheapest • from £616 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 11h 30m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg £528 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 00m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam (CPT-AMS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
SWISS Logo
09:25 - 09:00
CPT
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AMS
24h 35m
1 stop
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15:15 - 10:50
AMS
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CPT
18h 35m
1 stop
£616SWISS
Tue, 8 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
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19:35 - 19:25
CPT
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AMS
24h 50m
1 stop
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10:20 - 10:35
AMS
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CPT
23h 15m
1 stop
£617Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 6 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 13:10
CPT
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AMS
20h 35m
1 stop
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23:20 - 11:50
AMS
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CPT
36h 30m
1 stop
£622Turkish Airlines
Mon, 6 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 13:10
CPT
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AMS
20h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:20 - 11:50
AMS
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CPT
36h 30m
1 stop
£623Turkish Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
SWISS Logo
09:25 - 09:00
CPT
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AMS
24h 35m
1 stop
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15:15 - 15:15
AMS
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CPT
23h 00m
2 stops
£634SWISS
Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 25 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:50
CPT
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AMS
17h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:20 - 11:50
AMS
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CPT
36h 30m
1 stop
£642Turkish Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
SWISS Logo
12:20 - 09:00
CPT
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AMS
21h 40m
2 stops
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15:15 - 16:45
AMS
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CPT
24h 30m
2 stops
£642SWISS
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 24 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:50
CPT
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AMS
17h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:30 - 12:05
AMS
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CPT
20h 35m
1 stop
£643Turkish Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 10:10
CPT
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AMS
17h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:30 - 12:05
AMS
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CPT
20h 35m
1 stop
£644Turkish Airlines
Sat, 18 Jul - Wed, 26 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 17:30
CPT
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AMS
24h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:55 - 11:50
AMS
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CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
£653Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cape Town to Amsterdam flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Cape Town, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam is November, where tickets cost £579 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £731 and £728 respectively.

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

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 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £844 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on AMS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£255
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

When to book flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam was £255 for a one-way ticket and £616 for a return.

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

    Cape Town airport is called Cape Town Intl and the only airport in Amsterdam is Amsterdam Schiphol.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    KLM, Lufthansa, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of £624 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £725 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    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 Cape Town to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    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 Amsterdam with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    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 Amsterdam from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £660 or less one-way and £685 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Amsterdam? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3600 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

2.0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
HKG - DXB
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

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