Can I fly direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam?

Direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are available, but they represent a small portion of the routes, historically accounting for approximately 3.3% of all options. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights typically involve two stopovers. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one layover.

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, covering a distance of 9687 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to about 19 hours and 10 minutes. This significant difference in duration highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do Cape Town to Amsterdam flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cape Town to Amsterdam route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more favorable pricing. Monitoring prices across the trailing quarter could be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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2026-10-08 – 2026-10-20
CPT - Amsterdam
94% AI deal score
$1,140
$724
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CPT - Amsterdam
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$1,189
$725
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$1,212
$736
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$1,186
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$1,156
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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 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, fares from Cape Town to Amsterdam typically range from $913–$1,708, with a median of $1,349. Current fares are near the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $482. Other inexpensive months include January and December, both with median fares of $574.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Amsterdam takes about 11h 30m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9,687 km.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Regular price: $1,009 - $1,870

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is between $1009 and $1870. The current lowest deal is $722 with Qatar Airways for travel from Oct 11-Oct 20.

now $722

Low $1,009

High $1,870

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam is January, with a median price of $573. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1641. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $573

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,641

Jan

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,149

$810

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Emirates Airlines

$1,360

$1,000

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,350

$973

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,262

$801

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,241

$804

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,194

$819

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 20

$1,307 → $822

37%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$1,186 → $724

39%

7 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 26

$1,190 → $760

36%

9 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 20

$1,151 → $722

37%

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 at $722.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $482.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 30m

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam takes 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM provides direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are frequently available.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$720

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a major international airport serving Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

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

💸 Flights from ~$719

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is the closest alternative to Amsterdam, offering fast security and check-in processes.

📍 ~58 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$856

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

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Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

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From CPT

Elite

Aug 22

Amsterdam, Netherlands

94% AI deal score

$5,485

$2,702

Save $2,783

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Aug 25

Amsterdam, Netherlands

94% AI deal score

$5,336

$2,702

Save $2,634

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Aug 26

Amsterdam, Netherlands

94% AI deal score

$5,306

$2,718

Save $2,588

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Aug 19

Amsterdam, Netherlands

94% AI deal score

$5,496

$2,725

Save $2,771

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 01

Amsterdam, Netherlands

94% AI deal score

$5,920

$2,937

Save $2,983

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 07

Amsterdam, Netherlands

94% AI deal score

$5,914

$3,110

Save $2,804

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 15

Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$5,954

$3,075

Save $2,879

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 20

Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$6,121

$3,083

Save $3,038

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 01

Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$5,990

$3,259

Save $2,731

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 14

Amsterdam, Netherlands

93% AI deal score

$5,933

$3,268

Save $2,665

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Sep 30

Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$5,821

$2,595

Save $3,226

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Oct 05

Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$6,298

$2,653

Save $3,645

Kenya Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam has been 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $1194. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $1487. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out resulted in an average price of $1295, while prices for the 28-59 day window averaged $1542.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $913. The median price for this route has been $1349. Prices above $1708 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam, with a median price of $482. January and December also offered competitive prices, both showing a median price of $574. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $1349, indicating significant potential savings during these months.

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Cape Town to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam

A typical journey from Cape Town to Amsterdam takes about 11h 30m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9,687 km.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Amsterdam

Regular price: $1,009 - $1,870

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

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam is between $1009 and $1870. The current lowest deal is $722 with Qatar Airways for travel from Oct 11-Oct 20.

now $722

Low $1,009

High $1,870

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam

January

Cheapest

Flights from $573

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,641

Jan

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,149

$810

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Emirates Airlines

$1,360

$1,000

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,350

$973

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,262

$801

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,241

$804

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Amsterdam

Cape Town (CPT) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Qatar Airways

$1,194

$819

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 20

$1,307 → $822

37%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$1,186 → $724

39%

7 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 26

$1,190 → $760

36%

9 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 20

$1,151 → $722

37%

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 at $722.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $482.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 11h 30m

The typical direct flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam takes 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM provides direct flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam are frequently available.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$720

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a major international airport serving Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

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

💸 Flights from ~$719

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is the closest alternative to Amsterdam, offering fast security and check-in processes.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

92% AI deal score

$6,298

$2,653

Save $3,645

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

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 11h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Aug 22

Aug 25

Aug 26

Aug 19

Oct 01

Sep 07

Sep 15

Oct 20

Sep 01

Sep 14

Sep 30

Oct 05

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

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 11h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Aug 22

Aug 25

Aug 26

Aug 19

Oct 01

Sep 07

Sep 15

Oct 20

Sep 01

Sep 14

Sep 30

Oct 05

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?