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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam.
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19:50 - 9:00CPT-AMS
14h 10m1 stop
20:00 - 21:55AMS-CPT
24h 55m1 stop
R11 731SWISS
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 25
19:50 - 22:25CPT-AMS
27h 35m1 stop
10:40 - 21:55AMS-CPT
34h 15m1 stop
R12 122SWISS
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Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 25
9:30 - 22:35CPT-AMS
14h 05m1 stop
7:20 - 10:55AMS-CPT
26h 35m1 stop
R13 577Lufthansa
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Thu, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 29
9:30 - 8:00CPT-AMS
23h 30m2 stops
10:40 - 7:40AMS-CPT
20h 00m2 stops
R13 820Lufthansa
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Thu, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 29
8:05 - 18:55CPT-AMS
11h 50mdirect
17:45 - 6:10AMS-CPT
11h 25mdirect
R13 913KLM
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Fri, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 30
23:20 - 10:15CPT-AMS
11h 55mdirect
10:10 - 12:40AMS-CPT
25h 30m1 stop
R14 304KLM
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Thu, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 29
6:00 - 16:40CPT-AMS
34h 40m2 stops
20:35 - 16:45AMS-CPT
20h 10m2 stops
R15 684Kenya Airways
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Mon, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 23
6:00 - 16:40CPT-AMS
34h 40m2 stops
20:35 - 21:40AMS-CPT
25h 05m1 stop
R16 542Kenya Airways
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Mon, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 23
13:40 - 7:50CPT-AMS
19h 10m1 stop
14:40 - 11:40AMS-CPT
20h 00m1 stop
R22 454Emirates
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Tue, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 18
18:25 - 13:15CPT-AMS
18h 50m1 stop
21:50 - 16:50AMS-CPT
19h 00m1 stop
R63 559Emirates
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Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Amsterdam on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam is February, where tickets cost R13 708 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 792 and R17 438 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R14 538 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

R6 807
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Amsterdam 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam

  • Do I have to use Schipol as my entry into Amsterdam?

    Schiphol is the busiest airport in the Netherlands. The next nearest airport is Rotterdam (RTM), which is about 57 km away. Although you can book a flight to Rotterdam, it's more affordable and with fewer stops to fly to Schipol. Most flights from Cape Town fly to Schipol Airport.

  • How do I get from Schiphol Airport into Amsterdam city centre?

    The Connexxion Amsterdam Airport Express bus costs around €11 (about R200,00) for a return journey. Bus 397 leaves from Stop B17 every 8 minutes and takes about 30 minutes to get into the city centre. There’s also the Connexxion Schiphol Hotel Shuttle service that transports passengers to many of the bigger hotels in Amsterdam. If you take a taxi from the airport it will take you around a 30 minute drive. The train station under the airport has trains to Amsterdam Central Station and you can buy tickets from the ticket office in the airport's main hall or from any of the yellow ticket machines. If you’re staying in Amsterdam for a few days, ask about the Amsterdam Travel Ticket.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam was R365 for a one-way ticket and R629 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Amsterdam.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, KLM or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are KLM and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R18 674 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 974 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    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 Cape Town to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    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 Amsterdam with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

    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 Amsterdam from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Amsterdam

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R13 056 or less one-way and R14 191 or less round-trip.
  • Many international airlines operate from Cape Town Airport, including South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways. The airport has Domestic and International terminals, which are connected to the central terminal building that houses the check-in counters. Check-in before heading to the International Terminal on Level 1.
  • When transiting through Schipol with a long layover, Schiphol has lockers available to free you up to do some sightseeing. If you would prefer to freshen up, showers are available at YOTELAIR, located on the upper level of Lounge 2 in Piers D and E. Rent a shower cabin for around €17 (about R300,00).
  • The Schiphol Airport app helps you navigate around the airport. If you’re in transit it helps you track your flights too. Apple or Android downloads are available.
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Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM

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Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM

Air France, Delta, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Cape Town to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam. 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.
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3376 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
7,9Food
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Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024DXB - BOS
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Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Nothing, all that I know is that I will never travel with Emirates again Qatar is were I belong. You guys should send someone over to experience what true acomadation is, Emirates has the worst food that I ever eat on any airline ,even jetblue has better food and snacks that curry Indian garbage you guys serve just make people sick.

A very disappointing flight on this Emirates business class. Staff were not efficient and service was not the e usual Emirates experience. Good was particularly bad with very dry chicken and drinks that I had to press call button before getting a drink as my food sat and continue to get cold.

Bad Cancel the flight Came back to work only 3 days after Horrible Won’t help with hotel while we stock Horrible Don’t fly with them

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

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

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

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Transavia flight. Couldn't select seat or anything prior to flight. No connection with klm systems. Seats are very crammed. Extremely no frills.

Flight left a few minutes late, but that's it. I wish the seats could be wider and recline more.

My luggage did not make the connection and 4 days later I still have not received it.

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

Terrible plane small airbus good for a 1 hr trip I booked business as it is. A night flight and 4hrs trip it was an ordinary economy seat with no one next to me what a joke what a stupid decision to buy business

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Crammed like sardines into the middle of the middle 4 seat row for an 11 hour flight was a terrible experience. No attempt made to help passengers sleep by dimming lights or shutting window shades. Small mediocre meals. Not enough good movies/TV options. Hopefully we will never have to do this again.

Flight attendant served beverage to everyone during meal service and forgot about me. Had to call her several times until she realized it. Not a good service for a business class flight

The plane was good - on time! But can the stewardesses smile or actually be nice - not to bark the commands

Edelweiss is now Nickle&dimming, not even a complimentary wine on the intercontinental flight. Sitting space is the smallest I have ever seen.

Lots of water brought around by staff which is very important to stay hydrated on a long flight. There provided swiss chocolate icecream! The attention to detail is obvious. They really want to make their passengers entertained and comfortable.

overall the flight was good and we were happy they waited for us. However, our luggage didn t make it and this caused us a lot of problems.

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.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Using the media screen in economy class is a disaster

The plane was clean and the staff courteous and professional. The seat bottom was uncomfortable but only after many hours. It had a pressure point that left me a small bruise on my right leg (very surprising). The pasta was terrible (hard on the edges sticking out and soggy on the bottom edges) but I guess that's how it comes out in a microwave (?). The entertainment was glitching and shutting off every 20 minutes or so but, in the end, we made it home safely with very little turbulence and that's what really matters.

Seats were very small and of poor quality. Service was good.

Crew was great. Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Seat was not comfortable. Overall experience was mediocre.

So great, the plane is nice and comfortable, the entertainment was so nice, and the staff was amazing. Only thing that was less than great was that the buttons on the seat screens were very hard to push, and the person behind me was pushing my seat constantly to push the buttons. Minor tho, and overall everything was wonderful!

Boarding delayed 1.5 hours. Ended up sick because of all the delays and lines waiting around airport and boarding.

The flight was at 6:10 am to early. No coffee or anything else offered. To 👎

Try to be on time and landing more smoothly. Thanks

was having emergency they keep dalying the flight I miss hull my trip and united airline charges me &100 for bags and I spent more thin $320 at airport for my family and when I get back samthing Daly my flight in muc I lost flight in Chicago I spent another &220 at Germany airport for no reason I should get refunded it’s very hard when total off us 7 people buy food at airport

The main issue was every single flight and connection was delayed. That made for a very stressful run through Frankfurt airport both ways. Other than that it was much better than other cheap flights, but basic. The cabin staff were great.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 55mCPT-AMS
R6 807
30/3Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
24h 55mCPT-AMS
R7 833
19/5Mon
2 stops
30h 55mCPT-AMS
R8 840
15/4Tue
3 stops
32h 25mCPT-AMS
R8 896
15/4Tue
3 stops
39h 05mCPT-AMS
R9 269
30/3Sun
directKLM
11h 30mCPT-AMS
R12 272
15/4Tue
directKLM
11h 30mCPT-AMS
R12 924
19/5Mon
3 stopsLufthansa
19h 15mCPT-AMS
R14 938
3/3Mon
2 stopsKenya Airways
34h 35mCPT-AMS
R30 064
3/3Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
16h 30mCPT-AMS
R54 010

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/1Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 05mCPT-AMS
20/1Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 40mAMS-CPT
R25 457
2/1Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 20mCPT-AMS
16/1Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 45mAMS-CPT
R25 867
4/1Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 30mCPT-AMS
20/1Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 40mAMS-CPT
R26 166
4/1Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 30mCPT-AMS
20/1Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
24h 40mAMS-CPT
R27 005
2/1Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 05mCPT-AMS
16/1Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
35h 45mAMS-CPT
R27 844
2/1Thu
multi-stop
35h 25mCPT-AMS
16/1Thu
multi-stop
24h 05mAMS-CPT
R28 795
2/1Thu
multi-stopSWISS
29h 55mCPT-AMS
16/1Thu
multi-stopSWISS
20h 50mAMS-CPT
R29 243
4/1Sat
directKLM
12h 01mCPT-AMS
20/1Mon
multi-stopKLM
21h 20mAMS-CPT
R36 348
2/1Thu
directKLM
12h 01mCPT-AMS
16/1Thu
multi-stopKLM
21h 20mAMS-CPT
R38 158

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