How long is the flight from South Africa to Amsterdam?

A quick flight from South Africa to Amsterdam can take about 13h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 226. The distance from South Africa to Amsterdam is about 9011 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 294), Turkish Airlines (R4 711), and Qatar Airways (R5 167).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 inches 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.

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).

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

When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Amsterdam, consider Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol or Johannesburg Lanseria - Amsterdam Schiphol, as they are the most popular.

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 R23 159, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R9 107. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R10 159.

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 (83%), Air France (83%) and Scandinavian Airlines (83%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Amsterdam?

When booking a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam, you may want to consider flying on KLM, British Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

R5 843+ Flights from South Africa to Amsterdam

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Amsterdam

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One-way from	R5 843
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 801
Good round-trip deal	R12 686 or less
Good one-way deal	R11 405 or less

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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 8 January 2026.

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Best flights from South Africa to Amsterdam
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Amsterdam that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

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Direct flights from South Africa to Amsterdam
Explore direct flight options from South Africa to Amsterdam based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

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Last-minute flights from South Africa to Amsterdam
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Amsterdam. Data last updated 8 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from South Africa to Amsterdam
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Amsterdam. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Amsterdam that are best for you.

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DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 27/5

14:45-9:50

2 stops19h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 4/6

18:55-13:15

2 stops18h 20m

R10 487

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 11/5

14:45-12:55

2 stops22h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/6

18:55-13:15

2 stops18h 20m

R10 586

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

16:00-10:40

2 stops19h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 22/2

12:15-13:30

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R10 684

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 19/1

16:00-10:40

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Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 1/2

12:15-13:30

2 stops24h 15m

R10 963

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:50-17:30

1 stop23h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

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17:20-10:30

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JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:10-22:55

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Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 16/5

18:20-8:35

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JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:50-9:50

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Amsterdam Schiphol

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23:10-10:30

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DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/5

14:45-12:55

2 stops22h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 22/5

23:10-13:15

2 stops38h 05m

R11 373

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

9:25-9:00

1 stop24h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

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9:50-10:50

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R11 488

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Amsterdam from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

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

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 R9 486). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 816). 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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Amsterdam

The most flights from ZA0 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 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 141 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andKenya Airways 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Kenya Airways

6,8

Okay

288 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 696 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 657 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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 13h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 226. The distance from South Africa to Amsterdam is about 9011 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 294), Turkish Airlines (R4 711), and Qatar Airways (R5 167).
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Amsterdam?
When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Amsterdam, consider Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol or Johannesburg Lanseria - Amsterdam Schiphol, as they are the most popular.
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 (83%), Air France (83%) and Scandinavian Airlines (83%).
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 R23 159, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R9 107. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R10 159.
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 R9 486). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 816). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 453	AverageR12 403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 348	AverageR13 639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 768	AverageR14 007	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR10 178	AverageR13 821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 462	AverageR11 998	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 732	AverageR11 982	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	CheapestR10 882	AverageR15 431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR10 898	AverageR13 261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Egyptair	CheapestR11 133	AverageR11 909	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 347	AverageR13 839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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