About This Route
Amsterdam to Cape Town is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and 2 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 9 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 7,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Blue | 7,500 | 17,500 | -- |
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Qatar Avios | 25,000 | 55,000 | 95,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 60,000 | 110,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 32,000 | 68,000 | 95,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 33,000 | 99,000 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 45,000 | 103,500 | 150,000 |
| Etihad Guest | 50,000 | 100,000 | 175,000 |
| Aeroplan | 60,000 | 100,000 | -- |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
United Airlines
UA
Alaska Airlines
AS
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Flying Blue
Biz: 17,500 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 55,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 60,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 68,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 99,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 103,500 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 100,000 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 100,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Flying Blue offers the cheapest economy award at 7,500 points
- Best business class value: Flying Blue at 17,500 points
- First class available from 95,000 points via Qatar Avios
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
The cheapest option is Flying Blue starting at 7,500 points in economy. Compare 9 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Amsterdam to Cape Town with points?
Flying Blue offers business class for 17,500 points one-way. Other options include Turkish Miles at 30,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for AMS to CPT?
You can book this route with Flying Blue, Turkish Miles, Qatar Avios, Emirates Skywards, KrisFlyer, Avios (BA), Asia Miles, Etihad Guest, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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