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R5 918+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AMS
Aug 11 — Aug 181
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 12 July 2026.

Wed 29/718:00
JNB
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AMS
1 stop15h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 24/1011:15
AMS
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JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R12 340
Sun 19/713:30
JNB
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AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/817:20
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R12 356
Fri 7/813:30
JNB
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AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/823:20
AMS
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JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/7R12 373
Sat 24/1014:05
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 1/1115:05
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R12 389
Sun 19/713:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops44h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 8/817:20
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R12 454
Wed 29/718:00
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop22h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 22/1014:40
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops43h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7R12 503
Wed 2/913:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/1011:15
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops22h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7R12 519
Sat 18/713:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops26h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/823:20
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7R12 535
Tue 11/811:10
HLA
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AMS
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/818:55
AMS
-
HLA
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7R18 388
Wed 5/85:55
HLA
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AMS
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/822:15
AMS
-
HLA
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7R18 600
Tue 25/89:40
HLA
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AMS
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/922:00
AMS
-
HLA
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7R19 169
Sun 19/711:30
HLA
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AMS
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/818:55
AMS
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HLA
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7R19 721

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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 12 July 2026.

Return from

R12 340

One-way from

R5 918

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 080
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/7-24/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
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JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

13:30-22:20

2 stops32h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 10/9

17:20-9:40

2 stops40h 20m

R12 340

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

13:30-9:50

2 stops44h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 24/9

18:55-9:40

2 stops38h 45m

R12 584

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

13:30-17:30

2 stops28h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 24/8

18:55-9:40

2 stops38h 45m

R12 909

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

19:20-9:00

1 stop13h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 4/8

18:30-8:35

1 stop14h 05m

R13 364

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

18:00-13:10

1 stop19h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 14/10

11:15-9:40

2 stops22h 25m

R13 446

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

19:00-10:35

1 stop15h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 28/7

15:40-6:40

1 stop15h 00m

R13 478

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

23:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/11

10:05-22:00

Nonstop10h 55m

R15 153
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

23:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 29/7

10:35-21:20

Nonstop10h 45m

R15 868

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

23:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 30/8

10:35-21:20

Nonstop10h 45m

R16 372

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

23:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 24/9

18:35-17:25

1 stop22h 50m

R16 470

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Amsterdam

How long is the flight to Amsterdam?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam takes 14 hours 32 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 Emirates.

KLM
KLM
From R12 847
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 143
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 335
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R9 110

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic and SWISS.

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).

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 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 12 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines 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
3 612 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 612 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 612 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 537 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 612 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 442 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 612 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 612 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 131 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 612 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 14 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, Lufthansa 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 R722, while return flights cost around R2 743.

  • How much is a return flight to Amsterdam?

    A return flight to Amsterdam will typically cost around R16 418, however they can be found for as little as R2 743.

  • 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. YOTELAIR Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the closest property to Amsterdam Schiphol (0,0 km away from Amsterdam Schiphol).

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