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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

JNB — AMS
Nov 11 — Nov 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 630
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 341 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 401 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam (average of R12 574). Flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 445). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to AMS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, such as Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?

    Travellers will leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport when going to Amsterdam from Johannesburg. This airport is equipped to handle up to 28 million passengers on an annual basis. It is a hub for South African Airways, Kulula, and Mango and had over 21 million passengers in 2017. The airport has six terminals broken down into transit, domestic, and international terminals. After reaching Amsterdam, passengers will disembark at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which is nine kilometres from Amsterdam. It is a hub for several airlines including KLM, Martinair, and Transavia. The airport has flights to Toronto, Mexico City, and Belgrade among others on a regular basis.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    While there are direct flights into Amsterdam from Johannesburg, they are fairly uncommon. The nonstop flights that do exist are offered by KLM and will typically take place in the evening. Those who manage to get a direct flight will reach Amsterdam in about 11h 10m, which is quicker than any other flight option. There are also several stopover flights from the airport with one or more touch downs on the way to the destination. Airlines offering these flights include EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, and others. These flights are going to be less expensive than a direct flight but even the quickest flight takes 13h 30m to get into Amsterdam.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    Dozens of flights leave Johannesburg for Amsterdam every day, many of which stop down at one airport along the way. Some of the touch down locations include Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, Dubai Airport, and Frankfurt am Main. There are also many flights that have at least two stops before reaching Amsterdam. Some stop in Abu Dhabi International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, others will come in at Addis Ababa Airport and Vienna Airport, and some will stop in Accra Airport, Washington Dulles Airport, and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    Visiting Amsterdam from Johannesburg requires that passengers have a visa as well as a passport. Visas can be applied for in Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, or Johannesburg.

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

    If you book a flight to Amsterdam from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Schiphol, which is the city’s only airport. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is located 11,4 km from the centre of Amsterdam. There are 4 flights from Johannesburg to Schiphol per day from 13 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam round-trip?

    Currently priced at R6 716, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Johannesburg to Amsterdam and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 193 and R10 273, respectively. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R5 630. Users have also found prices from R5 884 and R6 307 on Virgin Atlantic and SWISS, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are KLM (83%), Air France (83%) and Scandinavian Airlines (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Amsterdam is R9 141. On average you can expect to pay R23 443. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol), can usually be booked for R10 890.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Burj Khalifa, by travelling 6,3 km, 10,5 km, and 11,0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about R424.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a stopover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Ayasofya. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be visited by travelling about 33,5 km, 35,9 km, and 35,8 km respectively from Istanbul.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam (average of R12 574). Flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 445). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR6 716AverageR14 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 193AverageR12 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR10 273AverageR13 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 580AverageR12 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 889AverageR12 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 011AverageR13 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestR11 157AverageR14 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 159AverageR14 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 197AverageR13 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR12 314AverageR14 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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