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Cheap flights from South Africa to Amsterdam from R5 879

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AMS
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7 March 2026.

Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop15h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/518:55
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R10 148
Wed 10/68:45
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/612:25
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R10 248
Mon 27/48:45
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/512:25
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R10 414
Sat 6/68:45
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Fri 12/615:40
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/3R10 463
Wed 29/78:45
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Tue 29/914:50
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops25h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/3R10 546
Sat 6/68:45
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop13h 15m
Lufthansa
Thu 11/610:00
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/3R10 596
Tue 5/517:50
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 19/514:40
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R10 646
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop15h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/523:20
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R10 663
Wed 3/618:00
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop19h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 20/617:20
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R10 679
Mon 20/413:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/518:55
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3R10 696
Mon 20/413:30
JNB
-
AMS
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 29/418:55
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R10 729
Thu 19/319:10
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop21h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/423:20
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/3R10 796

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R10 148

One-way from

R5 879

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 755

Good round-trip deal

R13 502 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 933 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/4-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • South Africa to Amsterdam
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • South Africa to Amsterdam
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R17 293 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 986 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol.
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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 7 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

18:00-21:55

1 stop27h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 5/6

11:15-10:30

1 stop23h 15m

R11 144

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

17:50-13:10

1 stop19h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 19/5

11:15-9:40

2 stops22h 25m

R11 493

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

13:30-21:55

2 stops32h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 1/5

11:15-10:30

1 stop23h 15m

R12 373

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 21/4

12:05-14:45

2 stops26h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 28/4

22:15-10:35

2 stops36h 20m

R12 540

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

13:30-21:55

2 stops32h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 29/4

14:40-9:40

2 stops43h 00m

R12 623

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/5

14:45-21:55

2 stops31h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 22/5

23:20-13:15

2 stops37h 55m

R12 772

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

13:30-17:30

2 stops28h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 1/5

14:40-9:40

2 stops43h 00m

R12 872

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 21/4

18:40-20:00

1 stop25h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 28/4

22:00-16:35

1 stop18h 35m

R12 971

DurbanAmsterdam

DUR - AMS

DURAMS

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/3

12:25-13:20

2 stops25h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 19/3

15:05-10:55

2 stops18h 50m

R13 254

Cape TownAmsterdam

CPT - AMS

CPTAMS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:50-21:45

1 stop26h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 19/6

17:55-11:00

1 stop17h 05m

R13 503

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam (average of R9 268). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 809). 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 7 March 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 164 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?

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 7 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andLufthansa 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
3 539 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
3 539 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
7 833 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
6,7
Okay
295 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
7 779 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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

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 25h 20m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R12 971. 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 346), Turkish Airlines (R4 511), and Qatar Airways (R5 581).

  • 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 (77%), Air France (77%) and Scandinavian Airlines (77%).

  • 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 R20 159, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R9 214. The most popular route (Cape Town Intl - Amsterdam Schiphol), is priced around R10 796.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Amsterdam (average of R9 268). Flying from South Africa to Amsterdam in August is currently the most expensive (average of R11 809). 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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 278AverageR13 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 333AverageR14 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 872AverageR14 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 596AverageR12 070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 698AverageR14 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 821AverageR12 061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapestR11 029AverageR13 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EgyptairCheapestR11 237AverageR12 141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 464AverageR14 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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CondorCheapestR11 567AverageR13 142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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