Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are not common. Based on data from the trailing 90 days, direct flights accounted for only 4.9% of all available options. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys on this route will involve at least one layover.

What's the flight time from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The typical flight time for a direct flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is approximately 11 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9687 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 19 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time savings associated with direct routes when available.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The median price for connecting flights was $1054, while direct flights had a median price of $1254. This represents a premium of 19% for direct flights over connecting options. Direct flights also accounted for a smaller share of options, making up only 7.4% of available routes in the trailing 90 days.

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2026-10-06 – 2026-10-23
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Amsterdam to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

For flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, fares typically range from $971 to $1607, with a median of $1307. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $857. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $862, closely followed by March at $863.

A typical journey from Amsterdam to Cape Town takes about 30h 0m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9687 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 4.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Regular price: €780 - €1,428

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

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is 780 EUR to 1428 EUR. The current lowest deal is 644 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 6-Oct 23.

now 644 €

Low 780 €

High 1,428 €

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. Prices are generally 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

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Iberia Airlines

1,100 €

755 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways

1,162 €

755 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways

1,171 €

850 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

1,184 €

850 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

1,245 €

880 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

KLM

1,252 €

880 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

1,258 € → 880 €

30%

5 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 21

1,202 € → 850 €

29%

17 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 24

1,023 € → 673 €

34%

20 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 24

1,011 € → 668 €

34%

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.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices around $857

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $857.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 30h 0m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 30h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM offers direct flights on this route, providing a non-stop option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a key departure point for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€652

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Cape Town.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€652

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

George Airport (GRJ) is a practical alternative, offering reliable domestic connections to major South African hubs.

📍 ~420 km from Cape Town (requires a 4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~€819

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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From AMS

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Dec 15

Cape Town, South Africa

95% AI deal score

$5,542

$2,896

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Qatar Airways

Business Class

From AMS

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Nov 13

Cape Town, South Africa

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$19,185

$10,499

Save $8,686

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

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Dec 13

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,714

$2,818

Save $2,896

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

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Oct 23

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,500

$2,851

Save $2,649

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Dec 01

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,563

$2,851

Save $2,712

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From AMS

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Dec 15

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,714

$2,851

Save $2,863

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From AMS

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Dec 08

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,618

$2,851

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Kenya Airways

Business Class

From AMS

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Oct 13

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,595

$2,895

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Kenya Airways

Business Class

From AMS

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Oct 23

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,595

$2,897

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Kenya Airways

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Oct 26

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,478

$2,954

Save $2,524

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Nov 30

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$4,957

$2,954

Save $2,003

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Dec 06

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,441

$2,963

Save $2,478

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

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 observed was $986. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1054, while booking 60+ days out resulted in significantly higher average prices of $1403. These trends are based on pricing data collected across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is considered to be around $971 or less. The median price for this route was $1307, with 75% of prices observed being $1607 or less. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $971, it represents a competitive price for the route.

Historically, the trailing quarter's data indicates that May, April, and March are typically the cheapest months to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town. May had a median price of $857, while April and March followed closely with median prices of $862 and $863, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $1307, suggesting these months offer considerable savings.

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Amsterdam to Cape Town: Overview

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How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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