Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday
Cheap flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 18 August 2025.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
March
Average price
C$ 1,623
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 157 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.
Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,057). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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 AMS to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.
Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
The most flights from AMS to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM from Amsterdam to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
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How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?
This flight path from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 1,417, KLM will fly you from Amsterdam to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town for 11% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,057). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 August 2025.
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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
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