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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$870	British Airways, Ethiopian 2 stops 23 hr Mon, May 18 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is currently $870
Cheapest one-way flight	$471	Qatar Airways 1 stop 20 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is currently $471
Cheapest nonstop flights	$971	KLM Nonstop 12 hr Fri, May 22 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is currently $971
Last-minute weekend getaway	$885	Qatar Airways 1 stop 26 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Amsterdam is currently $885
Cheapest business class flights	$2,646	Kenya Airways 2 stops 27 hr Mon, Jul 20 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is currently $2,646

Fastest flight	11 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam takes 11 hr 30 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $610–990
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $920–1,250

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Amsterdam

KLM

Nonstop

from $971

Typical price: $900–1,600

10 weekly nonstop flights

CPT - AMS Every day
British Airways

from $1,029

Typical price: $930–2,000

48 weekly connecting flights

CPT - AMS Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,274

Typical price: $930–1,950

23 weekly connecting flights

CPT - AMS Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Turkish Airlines

from $869

Typical price: $1,050–2,100

21 weekly connecting flights

CPT - AMS Every day
Emirates

from $1,018

Typical price: $960–1,850

17 weekly connecting flights

CPT - AMS Every day
SWISS

from $909

Typical price: $850–2,050

12 weekly connecting flights

CPT - AMS Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $610 to $990.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways, Ethiopian from $870. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $471.

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

The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $971, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $1,029, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $1,274, flying from May 21 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $869, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $1,018, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $909, flying from May 7 to May 21.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam starts at $870 from Mon, May 18 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $471 and departs on Wed, May 13.

11 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

Popular times to visit are during tulip season (mid-Mar–early May), summer (Jun–Aug) when the weather is mild and warm, and fall (Sep–Oct). Key events include King’s Day (Apr), celebrated with flea markets, outdoor concerts and an abundance of orange, the national color. Gay Pride (Aug) is a citywide street party with a parade of boats down Amsterdam’s canals. Winters are cold and damp.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam.
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 Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam.

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

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 48 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam are:

Lufthansa offers 23 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .
Emirates offers 17 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .
SWISS offers 12 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways, Ethiopian from $870. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $471.

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

The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $971, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $1,029, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $1,274, flying from May 21 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $869, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $1,018, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $909, flying from May 7 to May 21.

KLM flies direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

There are 10 KLM direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town and Amsterdam at price $885 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

KLM flies direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

There are 10 KLM direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam start at $971 from Fri, May 22 to Fri, Jun 5 with KLM.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, 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 Cape Town and Amsterdam start at $2,646 from Mon, Jul 20 to Wed, Aug 5 with Kenya Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam start at $870 from Mon, May 18 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Amsterdam, 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 Cape Town and Amsterdam starts at $885 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Amsterdam at price $885 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam, 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.