Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town (AMS - CPT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$853	British Airways, Ethiopian 2 stops 24 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sat, Jul 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is currently $853
Cheapest one-way flight	$702	ITA, Ethiopian 2 stops 21 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is currently $702
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,306	KLM Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is currently $1,306
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,037	Qatar Airways, FlexFlight 4 stops 48 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Amsterdam to Cape Town is currently $1,037
Cheapest business class flights	$2,907	ITA, Ethiopian 2 stops 20 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Fri, Jul 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is currently $2,907

Fastest flight	11 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town takes 11 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $720–1,100
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–1,550

Popular airlines from Amsterdam to Cape Town

KLM

Nonstop

from $1,306

Typical price: $1,000–1,650

10 weekly nonstop flights

AMS - CPT Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,413

Typical price: $1,400–2,500

44 weekly connecting flights

AMS - CPT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
British Airways

from $1,163

Typical price: $1,350–2,850

44 weekly connecting flights

AMS - CPT Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,175

Typical price: $1,100–2,100

21 weekly connecting flights

AMS - CPT Every day
Emirates

from $1,070

Typical price: $1,050–2,700

17 weekly connecting flights

AMS - CPT Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,034

Typical price: $1,050–2,300

11 weekly connecting flights

AMS - CPT Every day

Popular airports near Amsterdam

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Amsterdam Netherlands 22 min 7 mi
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)

Eindhoven Netherlands 1 hr 28 min 66 mi
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)

Brussels Belgium 2 hr 59 min 133 mi
Duesseldorf Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf Germany 2 hr 29 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town

The cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $720 to $1,100.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways, Ethiopian from $853. The cheapest one-way flight was with ITA, Ethiopian from $702.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,306, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,413, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,163, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,175, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,070, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,034, flying from May 4 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town starts at $853 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sat, Jul 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $702 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

11 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

Most visitors arrive Dec–Apr, during the warm and dry summer months. Winter (Jul–Aug) tends to be chilly and wet. Local events include the Minstrel Carnival (Jan), Gay Pride Parade (Feb), International Jazz Festival (Apr) and Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts (Nov–Apr).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

In terms of nonstop flights, KLM is the most popular. KLM offers 10 nonstop flights per week. KLM flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 44 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town are:

British Airways offers 44 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Emirates offers 17 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .
Qatar Airways offers 11 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Amsterdam and Cape Town.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways, Ethiopian from $853. The cheapest one-way flight was with ITA, Ethiopian from $702.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest KLM flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,306, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,413, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,163, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 3.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,175, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,070, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is $1,034, flying from May 4 to May 18.

KLM flies direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

There are 10 KLM direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Amsterdam and Cape Town at price $1,037 is offered by Qatar Airways, FlexFlight from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

KLM flies direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

There are 10 KLM direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town start at $1,306 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with KLM.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town start at $2,907 from Sat, Jun 20 to Fri, Jul 3 with ITA, Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town start at $853 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sat, Jul 4.

To book business class trips from Amsterdam to Cape Town, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Amsterdam and Cape Town starts at $1,037 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways, FlexFlight.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Amsterdam and Cape Town at price $1,037 is offered by Qatar Airways, FlexFlight from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.