Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Looking for cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Amsterdam to Cape Town vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,500–15,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
AMS - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,500 Pts + $216.8
2026-12-02
AMS - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 11,500 Pts + $216.8
2026-11-19
AMS - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $247.5
2026-11-08
AMS - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $247.7
2026-11-12
AMS - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 15,000 Pts + $247.7
2026-11-17
AMS - CPT
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $247.7
Amsterdam to Cape Town flight facts
Distance
6,019 mi
9,687 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 12h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Airports in Amsterdam
AMS · Amsterdam Schiphol
Airports in Cape Town
CPT · Cape Town Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Brussels - Cape Town · Brussels is 98 mi from Amsterdam
Flights Duesseldorf - Cape Town · Duesseldorf is 111 mi from Amsterdam
Premium cabin flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
AMS - CPT
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 50,000 Pts + $519.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
AMS - CPT
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 65,000 Pts + $805.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
AMS - CPT
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 65,000 Pts + $805.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-04
AMS - CPT
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 65,000 Pts + $805.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-05
AMS - CPT
Business | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 65,000 Pts + $805.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-06
AMS - CPT
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 65,000 Pts + $805.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cape Town (South Africa)
The Cellars-Hohenort, an SLH Hotel
From 70,000 Pts or $441
Hermanus (South Africa)
The Marine, an SLH Hotel
From 80,000 Pts or $387
Franschhoek (South Africa)
Le Quartier Francais, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $798
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Amsterdam to Cape Town depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.
Amsterdam and Cape Town are about 6,019 miles (9,687 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,019-mile straight-line distance takes about 12h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam.
Departures from Amsterdam: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). Arrivals in Cape Town: Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cape Town, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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