Cheap flights from South Africa to Amsterdam from R5 548

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AMS
Jun 9 — Jun 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Amsterdam

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 May 2026.

Wed 9/919:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/916:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 555
Fri 5/619:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/616:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 571
Fri 8/519:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R11 588
Wed 20/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 27/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 604
Wed 6/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R11 620
Fri 24/719:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 22/822:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 653
Thu 11/619:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/616:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 669
Mon 11/519:30
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R11 686
Tue 1/913:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/916:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop18h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 702
Mon 11/519:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/5R11 735
Thu 11/618:30
DUR
-
AMS
2 stops20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 18/616:15
AMS
-
DUR
2 stops18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R11 800
Fri 8/519:35
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/516:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R11 849

Find flight deals from South Africa to Amsterdam

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Amsterdam flight deals. Data was last updated 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 555

One-way from

R5 548

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 537

Good round-trip deal

R17 668 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 579 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • South Africa to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 40m total
  • South Africa to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 774 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 835 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Amsterdam that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/9

12:05-13:55

2 stops25h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 20/9

16:15-10:35

2 stops18h 20m

R13 552

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:50-20:45

1 stop24h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 17/9

16:15-9:00

1 stop16h 45m

R13 977

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 6/6

18:40-13:15

1 stop18h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 13/6

15:25-16:35

1 stop25h 10m

R14 043

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

19:30-20:45

1 stop25h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 23/6

16:15-10:15

1 stop18h 00m

R14 386

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

13:15-13:55

1 stop24h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 16/9

16:15-10:15

1 stop18h 00m

R14 403

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-13:55

1 stop18h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 20/9

22:15-17:30

1 stop19h 15m

R14 403

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 11/6

7:50-17:30

3 stops33h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 18/6

11:15-19:50

3 stops32h 35m

R14 583

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

9:50-8:00

1 stop22h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 24/8

21:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R14 632

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

13:15-13:55

1 stop24h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 25/7

22:15-17:30

1 stop19h 15m

R15 057

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

13:15-13:55

1 stop24h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 8/9

16:15-17:30

1 stop25h 15m

R15 123

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Amsterdam

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 77 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 South Africa to Amsterdam?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam (average of R11 637). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 088). 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 ZA to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 May 2026.

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

How often are flights from South Africa to Amsterdam delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between South Africa and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 10 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Amsterdam. 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.

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam from South Africa?

    For a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is just 11,4 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Amsterdam?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Amsterdam can take about 18h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 043. The distance from South Africa to Amsterdam is about 9457 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Amsterdam are Lufthansa (R4 282), Turkish Airlines (R4 698), and Qatar Airways (R5 392).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Amsterdam?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Amsterdam?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Africa to Amsterdam are KLM (93%), Air France (93%) and Scandinavian Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Amsterdam?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Amsterdam? While on average our users pay R28 382, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R5 763. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R11 211.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Amsterdam?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Amsterdam?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam (average of R11 637). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 088). 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 South Africa to Amsterdam

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 580AverageR13 133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 191AverageR13 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 873AverageR14 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 441AverageR11 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 605AverageR11 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 994AverageR14 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 041AverageR11 844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 443AverageR13 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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CondorCheapestR11 544AverageR12 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 638AverageR14 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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