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Flight deals from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £518. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.£308 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £308, select.

Cape Town.£333 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £333, select.

Cape Town.£335 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £335, select.

Cape Town.£344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £344, select.

Cape Town.£345 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £345, select.

Cape Town.£346 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £346, select.

Cape Town.£349 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £349, select.

Cape Town.£401 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £401, select.

Cape Town.£430 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £430, select.

Cape Town.£431 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 21 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £431, select.

Cape Town.£434 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 14 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £434, select.

Cape Town.£476 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with transavia.Outbound indirect flight with transavia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £476, select.

Cape Town.£807 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £807, select.

Cape Town.£811 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £811, select.

Cape Town.£846 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £846, select.

Cape Town.£850 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £850, select.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport?

Right now, flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport are cheapest in April, with prices from £308. That's £168 less than you’d pay in July.

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Most expensive month:July

When’s the best time to visit Cape Town?

We analysed thousands of flight and hotel prices, plus a whole heap of weather data, to show you what Cape Town is typically like each month. If you're after a great deal, October currently has the lowest return flights from £516. But if you're searching for sunshine, January and February are the warmest months, with average temperatures of 17°C - 22°C.

October

Temperature14°C - 19°C

RainfallVery dry

(0–20mm)

Cheapest return flight£516

Cheapest 3-star hotel£23

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November

Temperature15°C - 20°C

RainfallVery dry

(0–20mm)

Cheapest return flight£518

Cheapest 3-star hotel£17

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December

Temperature17°C - 21°C

RainfallDry

(21–60mm)

Cheapest return flight£580

Cheapest 3-star hotel£29

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January

Temperature17°C - 22°C

RainfallVery dry

(0–20mm)

Cheapest return flight£519

Cheapest 3-star hotel£15

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February

Temperature17°C - 22°C

RainfallVery dry

(0–20mm)

Cheapest return flight£520

Cheapest 3-star hotel£16

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March

Temperature17°C - 21°C

RainfallDry

(21–60mm)

Cheapest return flight£517

Cheapest 3-star hotel£17

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April

Temperature14°C - 19°C

RainfallDry

(21–60mm)

Cheapest return flight£598

Cheapest 3-star hotel£17

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May

Temperature13°C - 18°C

RainfallModerate

(61–120mm)

Cheapest return flight£670

Cheapest 3-star hotel£17

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June

Temperature12°C - 17°C

RainfallWet

(121–250mm)

Cheapest return flight£560

Cheapest 3-star hotel£17

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July

Temperature11°C - 15°C

RainfallWet

(121–250mm)

Cheapest return flight£798

Cheapest 3-star hotel£17

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Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town

Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Amsterdam to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£308
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	11 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Scandinavian Airlines
Average flights per week	50

Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town?

The best price we found for a return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town is £516. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

11 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town?

Scandinavian Airlines, KLM and Delta fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town.

How many flights are there a week from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town?

As of October 2026, there are 50 flights per week flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town?

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 19 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cape Town?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cape Town?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town with?

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and KLM offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

Around 11 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Amsterdam and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of ten weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. KLM operates the latest service of the day at 17:45.
Your AMS to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Cape Town (and perhaps some other great parts of South Africa!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is KLM.
With a dependable 83.7% of services arriving as scheduled, KLM is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to CPT flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AMS and CPT include:
- London Heathrow Airport
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Right now, £308 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £516. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from AMS to CPT, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AMS to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport.

Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

When it comes to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 18 kms (11 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to AMS:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC on average.

Explore more of South Africa

Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kms (35 miles) away to the north-east, its best attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kms (60 miles) east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.