Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) flights

An economy award from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $226.40. One airline flies nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT): KLM. The two airports are 6,020 miles (9,688 km) apart. KLM is in SkyTeam. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zurich, Frankfurt and Paris and more.
How many miles AMS to CPT costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM | 15,000β25,000 | $226.40β403.80 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn KLM | 20,000 | $241.40β573.80 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn KLM | 35,000 | $191.40β493.80 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM | 51,800 | $131.40β343.80 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn KLM | 54,000 | $141.80β200.20 |
| Etihad GuestOn KLM | 75,000 | $91.40β293.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AMS to CPT
- KLMSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book AMS to CPT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks KLM
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks KLM
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks KLM
- Delta SkyMilesBooks KLM
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks KLM
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks KLM
- SAS EuroBonusBooks KLM
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks KLM
AMS to CPT with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zurich (ZRH)KLM and SWISS, then Edelweiss Air



- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way





- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way



- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way




- Via London (LGW)easyJet, then

- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way




- Via Johannesburg (JNB)KLM, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 more
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- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way



- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way



- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)KLM and TUIfly Netherlands, then Airlink
OR4Z - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way


- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way



- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way




- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



AMS to CPT: common questions
How many miles does AMS to CPT cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $226.40. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (20,000), Delta SkyMiles (35,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (51,800). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AMS to CPT?
KLM (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is Amsterdam from Cape Town by plane?
Amsterdam (AMS) and Cape Town (CPT) are 6,020 miles (9,688 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AMS to CPT award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Amsterdam and Cape Town?
The most direct connections are through Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Munich (MUC) and London (LGW). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Frankfurt.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.



