Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are less common, historically accounting for approximately 4.9% of all observed flights. For connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. These figures are based on data collected over the trailing 90 days, indicating that most routes involve at least one layover.

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

The direct flight time from Amsterdam to Cape Town is typically around 11 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9687 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 19 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as layovers can significantly increase total travel time.

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. Connecting flights had a median price of $1054, while direct flights were approximately 19% more expensive, with a median price of $1254. Direct flights also represent a smaller share of the market, accounting for about 7.4% of observed routes over the trailing 90 days.

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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: €784 - €1,420

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 typically between 784 EUR and 1420 EUR. The current lowest deal is 619 EUR with Ryanair, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 20.

now 619 €

Low 784 €

High 1,420 €

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 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways

1,097 €

749 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Etihad Airways

1,085 €

748 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

Ryanair

934 €

662 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

easyJet UK

1,054 €

679 €

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

easyJet UK

940 €

663 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Cape Town

Amsterdam (AMS) - Cape Town (CPT)

easyJet UK

1,044 €

659 €

One-way

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

19 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 24

1,027 € → 658 €

36%

20 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 24

1,019 € → 655 €

36%

23 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 24

1,017 € → 658 €

35%

2 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 17

1,003 € → 665 €

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 for Amsterdam to Cape Town are above the typical level, with a median of $1307.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices below $900

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect 30h 0m total travel time

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.9% of recent flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline that historically 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, appearing often in a 30-day window.

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

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Dec 02

Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,998

$2,873

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From AMS

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Dec 02

Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,510

$2,976

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From AMS

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Nov 30

Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,029

$2,978

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From AMS

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Oct 26

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$5,542

$2,978

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Dec 01

Cape Town, South Africa

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$5,618

$2,978

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Nov 06

Cape Town, South Africa

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$18,918

$10,580

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Dec 31

Cape Town, South Africa

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$17,821

$10,585

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Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

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Nov 14

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$18,054

$10,585

Save $7,469

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

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Nov 16

Cape Town, South Africa

94% AI deal score

$17,945

$10,585

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Emirates 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 an average price of $1054, while booking 60+ days out resulted in a significantly higher average price of $1403. These trends are based on observations across the trailing quarter.

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 historically sits at $1307. Prices tend to increase significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $1607 or higher. These insights are derived from data collected over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town are May, April, and March. In May, the median price was $857, while April saw a median of $862, and March had a median of $863. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1307. These months typically offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall annual trend.

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Amsterdam to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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