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$304+ Cheap flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AMS
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$614
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$304
(easyJet worldwide)
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This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/19:00 amCPT - AMS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/810:40 amAMS - CPT
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$614
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2711:55 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Wed 12/47:00 amAMS - CPT
1 stop13h 55mSWISS
Deal found 11/20$615
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/209:30 amCPT - AMS
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Tue 12/31:40 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$756
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2711:20 pmCPT - AMS
Nonstop11h 55mKLM
Wed 12/49:10 amAMS - CPT
Nonstop11h 20mKLM
Deal found 11/20$911
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/216:45 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 12/56:35 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop36h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$913
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1912:35 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 11/233:20 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$991
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/222:25 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops26h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 1/107:35 pmAMS - CPT
2 stops46h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,069
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/123:20 pmCPT - AMS
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/1010:00 amAMS - CPT
2 stops27h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$1,169
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/246:25 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Sat 12/710:00 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop17h 45mEmirates
Deal found 11/20$1,565
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:15 pmCPT - AMS
1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/92:55 pmAMS - CPT
1 stop20h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/18$4,488

Find flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam within your budget

Customize 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/1

9:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop25h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 12/8

10:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop23h 15m

$614

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/2

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop15h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 12/9

3:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop18h 40m

$646

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/8

4:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 5/22

2:40 pm-11:50 am

1 stop21h 10m

$752

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/29

3:20 pm-9:10 am

2 stops18h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 1/9

6:35 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$756

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/17

10:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 1/30

8:35 am-7:55 am

1 stop22h 20m

$769

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/13

11:15 pm-10:45 am

Nonstop11h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 5/21

10:10 am-9:25 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

$794

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/31

6:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 4/23

8:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$828

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/4

9:30 am-10:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 12/8

2:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop19h 15m

$838

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/14

1:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/5

3:20 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 10m

$852

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

10:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 4/17

3:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$911

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Amsterdam flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cape Town-Amsterdam flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cape Town-Amsterdam flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cape Town-Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cape Town-Amsterdam flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Amsterdam from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of $588). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to 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 round-trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 1.2 - 3.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

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 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS and KLM from Cape Town to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
663 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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?

    To fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam, you need to book a flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Schiphol (AMS). Nonstop flights to Amsterdam Schiphol from Cape Town Intl take 11h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Cape Town Intl to Schiphol offered by 7 different airlines.

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

    The Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 70 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?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Amsterdam is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $646 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at $752 and $756 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $477 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and SWISS, with prices starting from $561 and $614, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam are Air France (93%), KLM (92%) and Delta (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam? While on average our users pay $1,510, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $669. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around $624.

  • 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam (average of $588). Flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 7 airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$521Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$552Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$578Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$634Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$652Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$774Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$811Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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