Question 1

How long does a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 11h 15m, covering a distance of 15,581 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Amsterdam and Cape Town per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Amsterdam and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 15m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Amsterdam and Cape Town per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Amsterdam and land in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 15m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town was €471 for a one-way ticket and €815 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Amsterdam-Schiphol-AMS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Amsterdam at 10:10 and will be landing in Cape Town at 21:25.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town jets off at 18:35 and lands at 05:50.

Question 7

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town on a daily basis.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost €850 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €1,260 and €1,240 respectively.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost €850 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €1,260 and €1,240 respectively.

Question 12

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town. <a href='/flight-routes/Amsterdam-Schiphol-AMS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Amsterdam is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Amsterdam-Schiphol-AMS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Amsterdam-Schiphol-AMS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Amsterdam-Schiphol-AMS/Cape-Town-Intl-CPT'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of €797 for a return.

Question 17

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Paris (CDG) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 18

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Paris (CDG) often has the shortest stopovers from Amsterdam to Cape Town, with an average time of 1h 30m.

Question 19

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Paris (CDG) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 50m.

Question 20

How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 136 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, KLM have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 19% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Amsterdam to Cape Town were found on Ethiopian Air (€815) and Qatar Airways (€823).

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Amsterdam to Cape Town were found on Ethiopian Air (€815) and Qatar Airways (€823).

Question 28

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 29

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at €745 on average.

Question 31

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at €745 on average.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam usually cost between €972 and €688 in June.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was €815 on Ethiopian Air (16 Jun-7 Jul).

Low season	June
High season	December
Cheapest flight	€471

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How much is a return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost €850 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is €1,260 and €1,240 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at €745 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Amsterdam to Cape Town were found on Ethiopian Air (€815) and Qatar Airways (€823).

How often are flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town delayed?

Weekly flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 136 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?

Based on our data, KLM have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 19% of their flights encountering any delays.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Paris (CDG) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of €797 for a return.

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Consider flying via Paris (CDG) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 50m.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

If you prefer a quick connection, Paris (CDG) often has the shortest stopovers from Amsterdam to Cape Town, with an average time of 1h 30m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Amsterdam and Cape Town per day?

How long does a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town take?

The average direct flight takes 11h 15m, covering a distance of 15,581 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Amsterdam at 10:10 and will be landing in Cape Town at 21:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town jets off at 18:35 and lands at 05:50.

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What is the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town was €471 for a one-way ticket and €815 for a return.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Amsterdam is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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