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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 $1,272. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cape Town.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.

Cape Town.$1,294 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,294, select.

Cape Town.$1,317 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,317, select.

Cape Town.$1,325 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,325, select.

Cape Town.$1,327 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,327, select.

Cape Town.$1,374 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,374, select.

Cape Town.$1,400 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,400, select.

Cape Town.$1,400 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Air Europa and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,400, select.

Cape Town.$1,402 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,402, select.

Cape Town.$1,408 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Air Europa and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,408, select.

Cape Town.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.

Cape Town.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.

Cape Town.$1,418 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,418, select.

Cape Town.$1,427 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Mon, 14 Jun.Return flight with Air Europa and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,427, select.

Cape Town.$1,431 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,431, select.

Cape Town.$1,433 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,433, select.

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Amsterdam to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,272
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	11 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Scandinavian Airlines
Average flights per week	34

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 $1,272. 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, Delta and KLM fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town.

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

As of August 2026, there are 34 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 September.

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 Saturday, 19 September 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?

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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, Ryanair 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

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 kilometres. 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.

Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

Cape Town Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're using public transport.

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 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres 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.