Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Yes, direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are available. Historically, approximately 0.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers when connecting between these two cities.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam typically takes approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 690 minutes for non-stop journeys. Flights with one stopover, on average, have a longer duration, typically around 20 hours and 5 minutes, or 1205 minutes.

How often do Cape Town to Amsterdam flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cape Town to Amsterdam route tend to drop frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations. Travelers may find opportunities for price reductions across the trailing 30 days.

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Cape Town to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam connect at least once, with only 0.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should expect to factor in at least one stop when planning their journey.

Right now, fares for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam typically range from $1005–$1506, with a median of $1297. Current fares are near the typical level. There are currently no recent fares classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are not widely available at this moment. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $635. Following May, March offers a median fare of $1024, and June presents a median fare of $1197. These months tend to offer more competitive pricing compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Amsterdam takes approximately 11h 30m, including connections. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the median flight time extends to 24h 50m. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 11h 30m. This route covers a significant distance of 9687 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Regular price: $742 - $1,750

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $742 to $1750. The current lowest deal is $732 with Turkish Airlines for travel from Nov 1-Nov 29.

now $732

Low $742

High $1,750

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to AMS is May, with a median price of $635. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1611. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $635

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,611

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

$1,251

$868

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

$1,531

$1,456

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Turkish Airlines

$1,215

$753

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Turkish Airlines

$1,227

$796

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Turkish Airlines

$1,222

$798

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

$1,279

$1,065

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 23

$1,350 → $872

35%

7 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 29

$1,249 → $795

36%

13 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 29

$1,206 → $764

37%

14 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 26

$1,214 → $773

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Cape Town - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Amsterdam are near the typical level of $1297.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $635 for flights to Amsterdam.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 30m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 11h 30m, connecting flights take 24h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

80% of recent flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is one airline offering direct flights on the Cape Town to Amsterdam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are frequent, appearing often.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a major international airport, ideal for reaching Amsterdam and surrounding areas.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by train, bus, and taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$710

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM) is a useful alternative with fast security and check-in processes.

📍 ~55 km from Amsterdam (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~$909

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

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Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

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From CPT

Elite

Oct 22

Amsterdam, Netherlands

94% AI deal score

$6,101

$3,165

Save $2,936

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 21

Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$6,133

$3,346

Save $2,787

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 27

Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$5,980

$2,676

Save $3,304

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 22

Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$6,062

$3,469

Save $2,593

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 24

Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$6,061

$3,660

Save $2,401

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 22

Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$6,128

$3,780

Save $2,348

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 21

Amsterdam, Netherlands

91% AI deal score

$5,988

$3,648

Save $2,340

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$3,467

$2,592

Save $875

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 08

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$3,496

$2,608

Save $888

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 01

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$3,459

$2,615

Save $844

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 01

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$3,483

$2,615

Save $868

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Jan 13

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$3,358

$2,637

Save $721

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1225. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw higher prices, averaging around $1359. Similarly, flights booked 7-13 days out had an average price of $1666, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1005. The median price for this route over the same period was $1297. Prices around $1506 or higher typically represent the more expensive end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam, with a median price of $635. March also offered lower prices, with a median of $1024. The annual median price for this route was $1297, with June historically being the most expensive month, showing a median price of $1197.

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Cape Town to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Regular price: $742 - $1,750

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is $742 to $1750. The current lowest deal is $732 with Turkish Airlines for travel from Nov 1-Nov 29.

now $732

Low $742

High $1,750

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to AMS is May, with a median price of $635. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1611. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $635

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,611

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

$1,251

$868

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

$1,531

$1,456

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Turkish Airlines

$1,215

$753

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Turkish Airlines

$1,227

$796

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Turkish Airlines

$1,222

$798

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

KLM

$1,279

$1,065

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 23

$1,350 → $872

35%

7 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 29

$1,249 → $795

36%

13 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 29

$1,206 → $764

37%

14 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 26

$1,214 → $773

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Cape Town - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Cape Town to Amsterdam are near the typical level of $1297.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $635 for flights to Amsterdam.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 30m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 11h 30m, connecting flights take 24h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

80% of recent flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is one airline offering direct flights on the Cape Town to Amsterdam route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are frequent, appearing often.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a major international airport, ideal for reaching Amsterdam and surrounding areas.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by train, bus, and taxi)

💸 Flights from ~$710

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM) is a useful alternative with fast security and check-in processes.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$3,358

$2,637

Save $721

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Cape Town to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Cape Town - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

Oct 22

Oct 21

Oct 27

Oct 22

Oct 24

Oct 22

Oct 21

Nov 17

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 01

Jan 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

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

How do I know if a Cape Town to Amsterdam flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

How often do Cape Town to Amsterdam flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Amsterdam from other cities

Cape Town to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Amsterdam

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

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Cape Town - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 11h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

Oct 22

Oct 21

Oct 27

Oct 22

Oct 24

Oct 22

Oct 21

Nov 17

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 01

Jan 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

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

How do I know if a Cape Town to Amsterdam flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam?