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Today’s best flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Amsterdam to Cape Town

September 9 - September 26

Cheapest
Best

AMS - Cape Town

$1,048

$722

Round trip

September 7 - September 21

Best
Earliest

AMS - Cape Town

$1,048

$728

Round trip

September 8 - September 19

Best

AMS - Cape Town

$1,050

$728

Round trip

September 7 - September 17

Best
Earliest

AMS - Cape Town

$1,050

$729

Round trip

September 7 - September 28

Best
Earliest

AMS - Cape Town

$1,037

$729

Round trip

September 9 - September 19

Best

AMS - Cape Town

$1,053

$729

Round trip

September 9 - September 24

Best

AMS - Cape Town

$1,049

$731

Round trip

September 8 - September 28

Best

AMS - Cape Town

$1,039

$739

Round trip

September 8 - September 24

Best

AMS - Cape Town

$1,050

$747

Round trip

September 9 - September 21

Best

AMS - Cape Town

$1,047

$752

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

When looking for cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, fares typically range from $871–$1481, with a median of $1118. Right now, fares are above the typical level, with 22% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.
If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town, the data shows that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $857. Following closely are April, with a median of $862, and March, with a median of $863. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.
For flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 7.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, meaning the vast majority of journeys will include stopovers. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
A typical journey from Amsterdam to Cape Town takes approximately 30h 0m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9687 kilometers between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Regular price: $945 - $1,490

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $945 and $1490. The current lowest deal is $722 with Ryanair, for travel from September 9 to September 26.

now $722

Low $945

High $1,490

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town is May, with a median price of $857. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1557. Generally, prices are lower from February to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $857

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,557

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Direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Air Europa

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Air Europa

$1,089

$834

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Air Europa

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Air Europa

$1,100

$836

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

KLM

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

$1,224

$973

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

KLM

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

$1,225

$973

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

KLM

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

$1,292

$1,010

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

KLM

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

$1,213

$973

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$1,443  →  $979

32%

12 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 14

$1,444  →  $984

32%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,436  →  $991

31%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$1,456  →  $1,023

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Amsterdam - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Amsterdam to Cape Town are above the typical level, with 22% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $857.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 30h 0m

Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town typically take 30h 0m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 7.4% direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline that offers direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a great option for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$855

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$722

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is the most logical and primary airport for arrivals to Cape Town.

📍 ~18 km from Cape Town city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$722

George (GRJ)

George Airport is a regional alternative, but requires significant travel time to reach Cape Town.

📍 ~365 km from Cape Town (reachable by 4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$954

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport is a major regional hub, but very distant from Cape Town.

📍 ~660 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$957

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an extremely remote alternative with limited flight frequency.

📍 ~850 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1147

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Dec 08

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$5,210

$2,911

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,834

$2,959

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,739

$2,959

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,752

$2,959

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,766

$2,959

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,765

$2,959

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,716

$3,034

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Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,746

$3,034

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,707

$3,034

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Oct 30

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,712

$3,034

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Nov 02

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,209

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,224

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,300

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,292

$3,181

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Oct 28

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,711

$3,181

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Oct 27

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,633

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,199

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,637

$3,181

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Oct 27

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,716

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,151

$3,181

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Oct 29

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,750

$3,181

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Oct 25

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,736

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,691

$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,301

$3,182

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Oct 27

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,750

$3,182

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,736

$3,189

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,736

$3,190

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,661

$3,706

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,728

$3,706

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,745

$3,714

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,094

$3,892

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$6,396

$3,892

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$5,976

$3,896

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,494

$1,924

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,556

$1,943

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Nov 09

Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,473

$1,943

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,471

$1,943

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,516

$1,943

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Cape Town, South Africa

92% AI deal score

$2,585

$2,001

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Nov 20

Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,058

$2,948

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,064

$2,948

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,006

$2,948

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,010

$2,948

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,700

$3,034

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,691

$3,034

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,664

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,668

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,651

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

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$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

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$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,770

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,774

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

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$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

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$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$4,993

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$4,993

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,993

$3,044

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

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$3,048

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$4,993

$3,061

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,739

$3,122

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,732

$3,122

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,739

$3,122

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,727

$3,127

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,734

$3,127

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,695

$3,127

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,613

$3,130

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,709

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,713

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,712

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,135

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$5,661

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,761

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$5,765

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$4,993

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,181

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$1,943

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Cape Town, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$2,437

$1,943

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,445

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$2,523

$2,001

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$3,038

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$4,998

$3,038

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,030

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,038

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,064

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$5,030

$3,042

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Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$5,058

$3,130

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Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$5,054

$3,130

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Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$4,992

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$5,001

$3,135

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Cape Town, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$2,437

$2,176

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $986. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1054, while booking 60+ days out resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1403. This suggests that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $871. The median price for this route was $1118. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1481 or less. Therefore, aiming for a price below the median, and especially at or under $871, indicates a favorable deal.

Based on historical data, May, April, and March have typically offered the lowest median prices for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. May had a median price of $857, while April was slightly higher at $862. The overall annual median price for this route was $1118, indicating that these months provide a significant saving compared to the yearly average.