How long is the flight from South Africa to Amsterdam?

A quick flight from South Africa to Amsterdam can take about 17h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 131. The distance from South Africa to Amsterdam is about 9682 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 373), Turkish Airlines (R4 798), and Qatar Airways (R5 262).

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 253, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 487. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R11 131.

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 Delta (88%), KLM (78%) and Air France (78%).

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.

R6 368+ Flights 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 23 December 2025.

Mon 29/1219:45JNB - AMS

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/118:55AMS - JNB

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 499

Mon 29/1219:45JNB - AMS

1 stop13h 25mLufthansa

Wed 14/110:45AMS - JNB

1 stop19h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12R11 683

Mon 29/1220:15JNB - AMS

1 stop13h 45mSWISS

Wed 14/118:55AMS - JNB

1 stop14h 35mSWISS

Deal found 21/12R11 733

Sun 28/1218:45CPT - AMS

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/120:00AMS - CPT

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R12 385

Thu 25/1219:45JNB - AMS

1 stop13h 25mLufthansa

Wed 7/110:45AMS - JNB

1 stop19h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12R12 452

Thu 25/1218:45CPT - AMS

1 stop14h 25mLufthansa

Wed 7/18:40AMS - CPT

1 stop25h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12R13 455

Sun 28/1218:45CPT - AMS

2 stops19h 15mLufthansa

Mon 12/113:40AMS - CPT

2 stops22h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 22/12R13 755

Thu 25/127:55CPT - AMS

1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/19:30AMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R15 427

Tue 23/1218:45CPT - AMS

1 stop14h 15mLufthansa

Tue 6/113:40AMS - CPT

1 stop17h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 22/12R15 494

Thu 25/1223:45CPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 50mKLM

Wed 7/19:30AMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 25mKLM

Deal found 21/12R16 229

Tue 23/1215:20CPT - AMS

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/119:55AMS - CPT

2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R16 380

Thu 25/1216:45HLA - AMS

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/114:00AMS - HLA

2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R26 809

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 23 December 2025.

Fri 6/216:00DUR - AMS

2 stops19h 40mTurkish Airlines

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2 stops37h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/12R10 730

Tue 5/515:25CPT - AMS

2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 19/512:25AMS - CPT

2 stops25h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/12R11 131

Fri 23/114:35CPT - AMS

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Deal found 21/12R11 666

Mon 23/314:15CPT - AMS

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Wed 26/821:00AMS - CPT

2 stops37h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12R12 251

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1 stop18h 35mEmirates

Thu 19/310:35AMS - DUR

1 stop29h 35mEmirates

Deal found 21/12R13 923

Fri 8/514:45DUR - AMS

2 stops22h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 22/523:10AMS - DUR

2 stops38h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/12R11 315

Fri 6/214:35CPT - AMS

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/217:30AMS - CPT

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R11 967

Thu 23/413:50CPT - AMS

2 stops19h 10mEthiopian Air

Tue 5/512:25AMS - CPT

2 stops25h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/12R12 067

Wed 4/216:00DUR - AMS

1 stop26h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/222:20AMS - DUR

1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R11 533

Tue 13/113:50CPT - AMS

2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 13/27:05AMS - CPT

2 stops28h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/12R12 101

Fri 6/219:45JNB - AMS

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/218:05AMS - JNB

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12R12 301

Fri 8/518:40DUR - AMS

1 stop25h 20mEmirates

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1 stop18h 35mEmirates

Deal found 22/12R14 274

Tue 5/517:50JNB - AMS

1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines

Tue 19/518:40AMS - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 950

Tue 12/515:25CPT - AMS

2 stops17h 40mEthiopian Air

Fri 29/517:40AMS - CPT

2 stops19h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 21/12R12 101

Thu 19/219:45JNB - AMS

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/210:00AMS - JNB

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R12 719

Tue 7/417:50JNB - AMS

1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 15/411:15AMS - JNB

1 stop23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 950

Sun 15/316:00DUR - AMS

2 stops30h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 19/314:45AMS - DUR

2 stops21h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R12 017

Fri 22/518:00JNB - AMS

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 13/618:40AMS - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R12 201

Fri 22/518:00JNB - AMS

1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines

Fri 5/618:40AMS - JNB

1 stop15h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R12 201

Tue 5/516:35CPT - AMS

1 stop29h 10mTurkish Airlines

Tue 19/523:10AMS - CPT

1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R12 352

Fri 23/119:05JNB - AMS

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 27/118:45AMS - JNB

1 stop15h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R12 385

Sun 15/219:05JNB - AMS

1 stop23h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 21/222:20AMS - JNB

1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R12 485

Tue 20/115:40HLA - AMS

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/118:10AMS - HLA

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R23 550

Wed 11/317:15CPT - AMS

1 stop25h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/618:40AMS - CPT

1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/12R12 602

Wed 14/112:05HLA - AMS

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/114:45AMS - HLA

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R27 043

Thu 15/115:40HLA - AMS

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/114:45AMS - HLA

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R27 227

Fri 27/315:40HLA - AMS

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 31/318:20AMS - HLA

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R28 998

Tue 27/115:40HLA - AMS

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/218:10AMS - HLA

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R30 085

Thu 19/215:40HLA - AMS

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/218:20AMS - HLA

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R30 971

Sat 14/312:05HLA - AMS

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/318:10AMS - HLA

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R32 659

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 23 December 2025.

Sat 14/223:59JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 11mKLM

Sat 21/210:10AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mKLM

Deal found 23/12R13 371

Tue 20/123:59JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 11mKLM

Tue 27/110:10AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mKLM

Deal found 21/12R13 388

Thu 5/223:59JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 11mKLM

Thu 12/210:10AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mKLM

Deal found 22/12R13 404

Wed 4/223:59JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 11mKLM

Wed 11/210:10AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mKLM

Deal found 21/12R13 421

Mon 9/223:59JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 11mKLM

Fri 20/210:10AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mKLM

Deal found 22/12R13 455

Thu 19/223:59JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 11mKLM

Thu 26/210:10AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mKLM

Deal found 21/12R13 806

Fri 22/523:15JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 05mKLM

Fri 5/610:50AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 45mKLM

Deal found 22/12R13 822

Fri 24/47:40CPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 30mKLM

Wed 6/510:10AMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 15mKLM

Deal found 22/12R14 223

Thu 15/123:59JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 11mKLM

Thu 22/110:10AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mKLM

Deal found 21/12R14 374

Thu 23/423:15CPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 30mKLM

Tue 5/518:35AMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 15mKLM

Deal found 22/12R14 391

Tue 5/523:15JNB - AMS

Nonstop11h 05mKLM

Tue 19/510:35AMS - JNB

Nonstop10h 45mKLM

Deal found 22/12R14 424

Sat 25/423:15CPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 30mKLM

Wed 6/510:10AMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 15mKLM

Deal found 21/12R14 859

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Amsterdam
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Amsterdam. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 28/1218:45CPT - AMS

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/120:00AMS - CPT

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R12 385

Mon 29/1219:45JNB - AMS

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/118:55AMS - JNB

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R11 499

Mon 29/1219:45JNB - AMS

1 stop13h 25mLufthansa

Wed 14/110:45AMS - JNB

1 stop19h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12R11 683

Mon 29/1220:15JNB - AMS

1 stop13h 45mSWISS

Wed 14/118:55AMS - JNB

1 stop14h 35mSWISS

Deal found 21/12R11 733

Tue 13/113:50CPT - AMS

2 stops20h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 13/27:05AMS - CPT

2 stops28h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/12R12 101

Tue 13/113:50CPT - AMS

2 stops30h 25mEthiopian Air

Thu 12/210:00AMS - CPT

2 stops26h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 22/12R12 218

Wed 14/114:35CPT - AMS

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/117:55AMS - CPT

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R12 118

Thu 15/119:10JNB - AMS

1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 18/112:15AMS - JNB

1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/12R12 268

Thu 15/110:10JNB - AMS

2 stops23h 00mLufthansa

Thu 22/118:20AMS - JNB

1 stop14h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12R12 285

Mon 19/19:30CPT - AMS

1 stop14h 20mLufthansa

Tue 3/219:55AMS - CPT

2 stops38h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 21/12R10 981

Mon 19/19:30CPT - AMS

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/210:40AMS - CPT

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R11 633

Fri 23/114:35CPT - AMS

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/117:55AMS - CPT

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R11 666

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 23 December 2025.

Sun 28/1212:30CPT - AMS

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12R6 368

Tue 17/212:30CPT - AMS

1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12R6 401

Sat 20/619:30CPT - AMS

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12R6 435

Tue 14/411:55JNB - AMS

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12R6 552

Wed 14/19:50JNB - AMS

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R6 669

Thu 15/112:35CPT - AMS

1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12R6 736

Fri 15/513:00CPT - AMS

1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/12R6 920

Wed 14/18:45CPT - AMS

1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R6 953

Sun 15/212:45JNB - AMS

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12R7 020

Thu 2/417:50JNB - AMS

1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12R7 254

Thu 4/617:50JNB - AMS

1 stop16h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/12R7 287

Thu 12/319:00CPT - AMS

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12R7 321

Find flight deals from South Africa to Amsterdam

Round-trip from	R10 714
One-way from	R6 368
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 106
Good round-trip deal	R12 541 or less
Good one-way deal	R10 926 or less

Turkish Airlines
4/2-11/2
4 total stops
57h 50m total
South Africa to Amsterdam

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20h 55m total
South Africa to Amsterdam

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 200 potential savings vs. average return price).

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DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 6/2

16:00-10:40

2 stops19h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 13/2

23:05-13:30

2 stops37h 25m

R10 730

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

15:25-9:05

2 stops17h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 19/5

12:25-13:45

2 stops25h 20m

R11 131

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 315

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/2

16:00-17:20

1 stop26h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/2

22:20-13:30

1 stop38h 10m

R11 533

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

14:35-11:00

2 stops21h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 30/1

17:55-13:00

2 stops18h 05m

R11 666

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 19/5

18:40-10:30

1 stop15h 50m

R11 950

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

17:50-9:50

1 stop16h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 15/4

11:15-10:30

1 stop23h 15m

R11 950

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:35-11:00

2 stops21h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 21/2

17:30-13:00

2 stops18h 30m

R11 967

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/3

16:00-21:00

2 stops30h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 19/3

14:45-13:30

2 stops21h 45m

R12 017

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

13:50-9:00

2 stops19h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/5

12:25-13:45

2 stops25h 20m

R12 067

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam (average of R9 594). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 134). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from South Africa to Amsterdam by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Amsterdam?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

3 442 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 442 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 442 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.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 442 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.

Kenya Airways

6,8

Okay

287 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 442 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

7 649 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 442 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.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 606 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 442 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 17h 40m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 131. The distance from South Africa to Amsterdam is about 9682 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 373), Turkish Airlines (R4 798), and Qatar Airways (R5 262).
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 Delta (88%), KLM (78%) and Air France (78%).
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 253, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R8 487. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R11 131.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam (average of R9 594). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 134). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 715	AverageR12 639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 542	AverageR13 949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
SWISS	CheapestR9 924	AverageR14 240	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air France	CheapestR10 370	AverageR14 062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 686	AverageR12 238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR10 932	AverageR12 221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR11 099	AverageR13 506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 110	AverageR15 730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR11 340	AverageR12 127	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 558	AverageR14 097	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to AmsterdamExplore 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 23 December 2025.

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