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R5 966+ Cheap flights to Amsterdam

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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May 30 — Jun 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Amsterdam in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 April 2026.

Thu 11/619:50
JNB
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AMS
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/622:15
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JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Qatar Airways
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Mon 15/612:40
JNB
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AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/616:15
AMS
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JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
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Mon 18/519:50
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AMS
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/616:15
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JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
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Tue 2/619:50
JNB
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1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/616:15
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JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/4R12 398
Wed 13/519:50
JNB
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AMS
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/516:15
AMS
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JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R12 414
Thu 11/612:40
JNB
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AMS
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/622:15
AMS
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JNB
1 stop29h 45m
Qatar Airways
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Thu 23/720:55
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1 stop17h 00m
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Thu 13/816:15
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JNB
1 stop16h 45m
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Mon 15/612:40
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AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/622:15
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JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R12 464
Wed 20/512:40
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AMS
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/516:15
AMS
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JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R12 498
Tue 12/519:50
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AMS
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 16/516:15
AMS
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JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Qatar Airways
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Tue 9/66:30
HLA
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AMS
3 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/616:15
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HLA
3 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
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Mon 1/69:00
HLA
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AMS
2 stops29h 45m
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Sat 20/616:15
AMS
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HLA
3 stops23h 45m
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Deal found 29/4R16 414

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Find the latest flights to Amsterdam in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2026.

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R12 298

One-way from

R5 966

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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
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  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
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JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

12:40-20:45

1 stop32h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 22/6

22:15-4:00

1 stop29h 45m

R14 031
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

20:55-13:55

1 stop17h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 23/6

16:15-9:00

1 stop16h 45m

R14 414

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

13:30-22:20

2 stops32h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 26/5

11:15-9:40

2 stops22h 25m

R14 897

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

20:55-20:45

1 stop23h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 24/8

16:15-9:00

1 stop16h 45m

R15 447

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

15:05-14:45

3 stops23h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 15/6

22:30-9:00

1 stop34h 30m

R16 680

JohannesburgAmsterdam

HLA - AMS

HLAAMS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 10/6

11:30-14:45

2 stops27h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 17/6

16:15-16:20

2 stops24h 05m

R16 847

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

16:50-13:55

2 stops21h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 8/10

16:15-14:20

2 stops22h 05m

R17 380

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

12:40-18:35

2 stops53h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 21/6

20:25-9:00

2 stops36h 35m

R18 563

JohannesburgAmsterdam

HLA - AMS

HLAAMS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Wed 20/5

15:40-16:40

2 stops25h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 24/5

20:35-20:50

3 stops24h 15m

R22 996

JohannesburgAmsterdam

HLA - AMS

HLAAMS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Tue 9/6

15:40-10:45

1 stop19h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 16/6

10:10-9:25

1 stop23h 15m

R30 278

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Amsterdam

When is the best time to book a flight to Amsterdam?

The price you pay for your flight to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Amsterdam?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam takes 18 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Amsterdam from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are KLM, Lufthansa and British Airways.

KLM
KLM
From R12 856
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 359
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 426
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 631

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are Lufthansa, SWISS and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Amsterdam. Reviews last updated 30 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andLufthansa to the Netherlands. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7,8
Good
1 512 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 962 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
303 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 937 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

FAQs about flying to Amsterdam

Amsterdam climate

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What is good to know if travelling to Amsterdam?

  • If peddling your way through the city on a guided tour with a pint of lager is something you’d like to do on your trip to Amsterdam, then do it. It comes highly recommended.
  • For visitors who are up for outdoor fun, biking through the city is a great way to have an authentic lifestyle experience in Amsterdam. Bike hire outlets abound so find your ride and start exploring.
  • After booking plane tickets to Amsterdam, you may want to do some research on its cultural attractions. The city is home to the Van Gogh Museum which has the biggest collection of his paintings in the world as well as sketches and letters written by him.
  • The Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) in Amsterdam is one of three palaces in the Netherlands. The luxury of its elaborate style and furnishings makes it one of the city’s most popular attractions.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam?

    If you book a flight to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol, which is the city’s only airport. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is located 11,4 km from the centre of Amsterdam. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg to Schiphol per day from 15 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Amsterdam if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Amsterdam on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Amsterdam?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Amsterdam.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam Schiphol is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam. One-way flights to Amsterdam Schiphol typically cost R708, while return flights cost around R2 865.

  • How much is a return flight to Amsterdam?

    A return flight to Amsterdam will typically cost around R24 028, however they can be found for as little as R2 865.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Amsterdam depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Amsterdam, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Amsterdam Schiphol have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Amsterdam Schiphol can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Amsterdam Schiphol?

    Yes. Amsterdam Schiphol has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal is the closest property to Amsterdam Schiphol (0,0 km away from Amsterdam Schiphol).

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