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Flight deals from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,449. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Amsterdam.$1,212 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,212, select.
Amsterdam.$1,245 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,245, select.
Amsterdam.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.
Amsterdam.$1,350 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,350, select.
Amsterdam.$1,356 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,356, select.
Amsterdam.$1,368 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,368, select.
Amsterdam.$1,374 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,374, select.
Amsterdam.$1,375 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,375, select.
Amsterdam.$1,383 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,383, select.
Amsterdam.$1,387 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,387, select.
Amsterdam.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.
Amsterdam.$1,416 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,416, select.
Amsterdam.$1,434 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Fri, 2 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,434, select.
Amsterdam.$1,436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,436, select.
Amsterdam.$1,449 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,449, select.
Amsterdam.$1,456 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,456, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $1,779
Aug
from $1,449
Sep
from $1,212
Oct
from $1,279
Nov
from $1,374
Dec
from $1,436
Jan
from $1,494
Feb
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Mar
from $1,613
Apr
from $1,617
May
from $1,638
Jun
from $1,472

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Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol: Alternative routes

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Amsterdam Schiphol

11km from central Amsterdam
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Cape Town to Amsterdam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,212
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time11 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineScandinavian Airlines
Average flights per week34

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol is $1,212. 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.
11 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Scandinavian Airlines, Delta and KLM fly direct from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol.
As of July 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 38 minutes.
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 Amsterdam Schiphol 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.

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

Currently, Qatar Airways and KLM offer the cheapest flight tickets to Amsterdam Schiphol.

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

  • The average time for a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 11 hours 40 minutes.

  • Amsterdam is one hour behind Cape Town and is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Flights from CPT to AMS start from 08:05 — the first with KLM. The last service of the day is at 23:59 with KLM. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your CPT to AMS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • KLM is your ticket to exploring Amsterdam (and perhaps some other great parts of the Netherlands!). Browse the direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • KLM has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With an impressive 89.25% of services arriving as scheduled, KLM has the best on-time performance for CPT to AMS flights.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CPT and AMS include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Munich Airport

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

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is $472. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,212. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from CPT to AMS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CPT to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination on time.

  • Cape Town Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

  • From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is February, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Amsterdam based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to explore Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to AMS in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.

Explore more of the Netherlands

  • Amsterdam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a trip to Rotterdam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.

  • The Hague is another essential stop in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without a visit to Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.

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