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Cheap flights from South Africa to Amsterdam from R5 546

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 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AMS
Aug 21 — Aug 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 July 2026.

Wed 2/912:05
DUR
-
AMS
2 stops32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/922:15
AMS
-
DUR
2 stops36h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/7R12 146
Tue 1/912:10
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop28h 30m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/920:35
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/7R12 442
Sun 18/1018:00
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 28/1011:45
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R12 574
Wed 16/914:05
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/916:15
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/7R12 591
Sat 1/813:15
CPT
-
AMS
1 stop31h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 25/822:15
AMS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/7R12 623
Wed 23/1213:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/111:45
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R12 640
Sun 13/914:05
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/916:15
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7R12 656
Fri 27/1119:55
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop15h 10m
Lufthansa
Wed 2/1217:45
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/7R12 673
Wed 23/1213:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/111:45
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R12 689
Tue 21/713:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/817:20
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/7R12 706
Thu 23/713:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 7/87:20
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/7R12 739
Wed 5/813:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 8/817:20
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7R12 755

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 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 146

One-way from

R5 546

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 286

Good round-trip deal

R14 947 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 776 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/9-9/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • South Africa to Amsterdam
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23/9
  • 23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • South Africa to Amsterdam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 510 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 072 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 22 July 2026.
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DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 2/9

12:05-20:45

2 stops32h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 9/9

22:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

R12 146

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:45-8:00

1 stop22h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 20/9

10:25-8:20

1 stop21h 55m

R13 035

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

13:30-17:30

2 stops28h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 24/8

18:55-9:40

2 stops38h 45m

R13 051

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

13:30-16:25

2 stops26h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/11

22:20-11:00

1 stop35h 40m

R13 315

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

0:10-9:30

1 stop33h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 25/9

7:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

R13 331

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

13:30-9:50

2 stops44h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 24/9

7:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R13 693

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 9/10

12:05-13:55

2 stops25h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 13/10

16:15-10:35

2 stops18h 20m

R14 220

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

18:50-21:00

1 stop27h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 9/1

22:20-11:00

1 stop35h 40m

R14 384

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

18:00-17:30

1 stop23h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 20/9

7:20-9:40

2 stops26h 20m

R14 450

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

16:35-9:50

1 stop17h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 14/9

23:20-11:50

1 stop36h 30m

R14 483

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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

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 R12 541). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 240). 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 22 July 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.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Amsterdam

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Amsterdam. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 July 2026.

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 9% of weekly flights between South Africa and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 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 Monday 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 9% of flights being delayed.

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 72 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

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 22 July 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 544 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 449 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 746 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
8 158 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 632 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

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

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 22h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 035. 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 306), Qatar Airways (R5 383), and Turkish Airlines (R5 688).

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

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Amsterdam, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol, Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol or Durban King Shaka Intl - 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 (94%), KLM (92%) and Air France (92%).

  • 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 114, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 266. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R11 043.

  • 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 R12 541). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R15 240). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Amsterdam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 214AverageR13 622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 492AverageR12 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR9 640AverageR13 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapestR9 842AverageR14 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 500AverageR12 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 798AverageR11 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 128AverageR14 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 135AverageR12 193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 220AverageR14 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 475AverageR12 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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