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£495 Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Amsterdam to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town.
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11:00 - 13:45AMS-CPT
26h 45m3 stops
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14:35 - 11:00CPT-AMS
20h 25m2 stops
Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
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17:55 - 13:45AMS-CPT
19h 50m2 stops
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14:35 - 11:00CPT-AMS
20h 25m2 stops
Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 13:00AMS-CPT
19h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 09:05CPT-AMS
18h 30m2 stops
£519Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 15 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:40 - 14:35AMS-CPT
20h 55m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 09:05CPT-AMS
18h 30m2 stops
£522Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 15 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
Kenya Airways Logo
20:35 - 13:45AMS-CPT
17h 10m1 stop
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23:30 - 16:40CPT-AMS
17h 10m1 stop
£663Kenya Airways
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Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
Kenya Airways Logo
20:35 - 16:45AMS-CPT
20h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
23:30 - 16:40CPT-AMS
17h 10m1 stop
£672Kenya Airways
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Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
Qatar Airways Logo
16:15 - 10:50AMS-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:55CPT-AMS
24h 55m1 stop
£683Qatar Airways
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Mon, 19 May - Tue, 3 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
16:15 - 10:50AMS-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 13:55CPT-AMS
24h 55m1 stop
£684Qatar Airways
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Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
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10:00 - 21:10AMS-CPT
11h 10mdirect
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23:15 - 10:45CPT-AMS
11h 30mdirect
£761KLM
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Mon, 9 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
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10:00 - 21:10AMS-CPT
11h 10mdirect
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18:25 - 10:15CPT-AMS
15h 50m1 stop
£768KLM
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
AMS

Book a timeslot for the security line via Schiphol’s website or app to save time during busy periods.

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CPT

Use rideshare services like Uber or Bolt from Parking Area P2 for convenient transport to Cape Town CBD.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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.

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

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 £727 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,059 and £1,059 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.
No, with an average price for the route of £1,570, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£495
Best time to beat the crowds (7% 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.
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

  • 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 £821 for a one-way ticket and £662 for a return.

  • 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 £1,048 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 £910 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £775 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

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 airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town. 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town? 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1333 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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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

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Good food. Excellent crew service. Clean aircraft. Narrow seats and isle.

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.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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