Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • KLM
  • British Airways
  • Air France

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Lufthansa
  • Qatar Airways
  • Emirates

These airlines fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

11 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Amsterdam/Cape Town route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Cape Town and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. KLM is, on average, the cheapest airline for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for Amsterdam to Cape Town on 29/05/2026 at 10:30 for £48.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 15 airlines that operate the 8,800 km flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The best time to fly is during the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. KLM is a popular and affordable choice for this route, with an average flight duration of 11 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money.