£342 Cheap Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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Cheap Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £342 for one-way flights and £442 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£442 Return, found 3 days ago
£442
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at £442 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£456 Return, found 3 days ago
£456
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at £456 found 3 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£473 Return, found 3 days ago
£473
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at £473 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£475 Return, found 3 days ago
£475
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at £475 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£482 Return, found 3 days ago
£482
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at £482 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£483 Return, found 3 days ago
£483
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at £483 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£495 Return, found 5 days ago
£495
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, 5 Nov from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 26 Nov, priced at £495 found 5 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 3 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£574 Return, found 3 days ago
£574
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, 28 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Wed, 3 Dec, priced at £574 found 3 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£575 Return, found 5 days ago
£575
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Mon, 1 Dec, priced at £575 found 5 days ago
Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
CPT
Cape Town
AMS
Amsterdam
£589 Return, found 5 days ago
£589
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Wed, 22 Oct from Cape Town to Amsterdam, returning Sun, 9 Nov, priced at £589 found 5 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Amsterdam (AMS)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £384 - £864 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam route information
Origin airport
Cape Town Intl.
Destination airport
Schiphol
Airlines serving
Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
Return price
£442
Distance
9631 km
Average flight time
12 hours 30 mins

Compare flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam. Operating between them 4 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And KLM, Air France, SAS, Delta Air Lines fly direct, getting you to Schiphol in just 11hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Cape Town Intl. to Schiphol.  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Cape Town Intl. (CPT) to Schiphol (AMS)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Cape Town to Amsterdam today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Cape Town Intl. to Schiphol start at just £442 and range up to £589.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Cape Town and Amsterdam
  • booking your flight during October, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Cape Town to Amsterdam flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Cape Town Intl. to Schiphol for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to AMS?
Round-trip flights between Cape Town Intl. Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol start from £442. This figure is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book now to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Cape Town Intl. Airport to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
This can vary between airlines, as each one has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to Schiphol Airport (AMS) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) to AMS flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from CPT to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
The distance is around 9,700 kilometres. Travel pillow? Check. Noise-cancelling headphones? Check. You'd be wise to pack all the essentials for this long-haul Cape Town to Schiphol flight.
Which airlines fly direct from CPT to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Check out the deals on offer with KLM (KL) if you want to fly straight from CPT to AMS. This top airline offers 43 flights monthly, so you're sure to find one that fits your schedule.
Are Cape Town Intl. Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Cape Town Intl. Airport to AMS popping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices so far in advance.

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