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AMS — CPT
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,365
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 142 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Amsterdam with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,057). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AMS to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM from Amsterdam to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route?

    This flight path from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 1,411, KLM will fly you from Amsterdam to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town for 10% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town are KLM (57%), Air France (57%) and Scandinavian Airlines (57%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,057). Flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 1,411AverageC$ 1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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