Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam from R5 978

JNB — AMS
Sep 26 — Oct 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or November, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

Wed 14/108:45 -
1 stop13h 10m
Wed 28/1019:55 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 24/8R11 907
Wed 7/1014:05 -
2 stops26h 15m
Wed 14/1010:15 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 23/8R11 939
Wed 7/109:45 -
1 stop22h 15m
Wed 14/1010:25 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 23/8R11 971
Thu 3/99:45 -
1 stop33h 25m
Wed 16/910:25 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 23/8R12 019
Wed 9/99:45 -
1 stop33h 25m
Tue 22/921:55 -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 24/8R12 035
Tue 13/1019:20 -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 27/1014:45 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 26/8R12 051
Mon 12/109:45 -
1 stop22h 15m
Sun 18/1010:25 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 25/8R12 067
Thu 22/1019:20 -
1 stop13h 40m
Tue 27/1014:45 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 22/8R12 083
Wed 14/1019:00 -
2 stops21h 50m
Wed 28/1019:55 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 24/8R12 130
Wed 28/1018:50 -
1 stop16h 20m
Sat 31/1011:45 -
1 stop33h 40m
Deal found 26/8R12 162
Fri 2/1021:45 -
1 stop16h 35m
Sat 24/1015:40 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 24/8R12 178
Thu 8/106:30 -
3 stops31h 25m
Thu 15/1016:15 -
3 stops23h 45m
Deal found 24/8R16 275

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

Round-trip from

R11 907

One-way from

R5 978

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 330
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 14/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 577 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 121 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

20:40-14:25

1 stop18h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 30/1

18:45-9:40

1 stop13h 55m

R12 816

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

18:50-13:05

1 stop19h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 9/1

22:20-22:25

1 stop23h 05m

R13 342

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

18:50-21:00

1 stop27h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 2/1

22:20-11:00

1 stop35h 40m

R13 709
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 28/9

10:35-21:20

Nonstop10h 45m

R14 043

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

11:10-19:15

2 stops32h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 14/9

7:00-16:15

2 stops33h 15m

R14 203

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

19:55-9:40

1 stop14h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 18/12

11:00-10:50

1 stop22h 50m

R14 553

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/2

15:25-14:25

3 stops24h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 10/3

9:50-16:15

3 stops29h 25m

R15 366

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

15:25-14:10

3 stops22h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 27/10

15:15-16:15

2 stops24h 00m

R15 366

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

13:25-7:50

1 stop19h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 10/3

10:35-5:35

1 stop18h 00m

R15 542

JohannesburgAmsterdam

HLA Johannesburg Lanseria - AMS Amsterdam Schiphol

HLAAMS

Johannesburg Lanseria

Thu 8/10

6:30-13:55

3 stops31h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 15/10

16:15-16:00

3 stops23h 45m

R16 275

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

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 R11 812). Flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 569). 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.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

The most flights from ZA1 to AMS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights typically cost between R12 194 and R14 729 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 907 on Lufthansa (Oct 14–Oct 28).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    For as low as R14 043, Turkish Airlines can have you in Amsterdam from Johannesburg in 11h 05m. There are 9011 km between Johannesburg and Amsterdam. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at R8 908, Lufthansa will fly you from Johannesburg to Amsterdam and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R9 337 and R9 595, respectively. These flights start at 32% 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 400. Users have also found prices from R5 685 and R5 839 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 (95%), Air France (95%) and Scandinavian Airlines (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    The cheapest flight price from Johannesburg to Amsterdam is R9 406. On average you can expect to pay R40 820. The most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol), can usually be booked for R11 668.

  • 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 Gold Souq 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 Gold Souq, by travelling 6,3 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl.

  • 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, Ayasofya, or Misir Çarşisi. Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Misir Çarşisi can be visited by travelling about 33,5 km, 35,8 km, and 34,6 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 R11 812). Flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 569). 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
LufthansaCheapestR8 908AverageR11 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 337AverageR13 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR9 595AverageR12 623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 244AverageR11 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 531AverageR11 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 771AverageR13 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 851AverageR13 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR10 885AverageR12 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 789AverageR12 908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 892AverageR13 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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