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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam from £395

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 30 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£395

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£699
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 4/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Amsterdam
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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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 30 December 2024.

Sun 29/1223:59CPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 56mKLM
Tue 28/109:10AMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/12£614
Mon 30/1218:30CPT - AMS
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Sun 5/119:10AMS - CPT
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12£850
Mon 30/1219:50CPT - AMS
1 stop19h 35mSWISS
Tue 31/1220:00AMS - CPT
2 stops34h 40mSWISS
Deal found 29/12£953
Mon 30/1217:15CPT - AMS
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/122:20AMS - CPT
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/12£1,888

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 December 2024.

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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

19:50-22:25

1 stop27h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 25/2

10:40-21:55

1 stop34h 15m

£517

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/1

09:00-22:25

1 stop14h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 26/1

19:10-10:55

1 stop14h 45m

£522

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

09:30-22:35

1 stop14h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 26/1

19:10-10:55

1 stop14h 45m

£531

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

16:35-13:15

1 stop20h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 23/4

11:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

£610

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

23:20-10:15

Nonstop11h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 28/1

17:45-06:10

Nonstop11h 25m

£614

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/1

18:45-09:10

1 stop15h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 28/1

18:35-10:20

1 stop14h 45m

£615

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

15:20-13:20

2 stops23h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 27/1

22:20-10:30

1 stop35h 10m

£889

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/1

13:40-07:50

1 stop19h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 18/1

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

£957

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:50-14:20

2 stops24h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 24/6

15:40-13:45

2 stops22h 05m

£1,702

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/4

07:00-22:05

3 stops39h 05m

£395

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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 27 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 £142). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of £192). 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 30 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 30 December 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,595 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,899 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,375 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 do I use to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam Schiphol is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Amsterdam from Cape Town Intl. Booking flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Schiphol (AMS) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Amsterdam from 4 different airlines. 11h 55m is how long a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 235 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam round-trip?

    According to our current data, SWISS (£517), Lufthansa (£579), and Turkish Airlines (£610) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Amsterdam. SWISS is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air France, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £444. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Amsterdam for a low price.

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

    Consider Air France (86%), KLM (85%) or Delta (85%) 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 £297. While the most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol) can be booked for £632 on average our data indicates £490 when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

  • 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 £142). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of £192). 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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SWISSCheapest£449Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£487Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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KLMCheapest£653Average£887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£671Average£682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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