Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to Johannesburg are usually found in May or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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R12 948
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R37 403 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
The best time to book flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg (average of R12 315). Flying from Amsterdam to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 276). 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 AMS to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Explore weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. 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 23 September 2026.
The most flights from AMS to ZA1 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 Amsterdam to Johannesburg delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 226 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Amsterdam to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Amsterdam to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 23 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Iberia, andLufthansa from Amsterdam to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
Located just 11,4 km from the city centre, Amsterdam Schiphol is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg from Amsterdam. Booking flights from Schiphol (AMS) to Johannesburg should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg from 13 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Amsterdam to Johannesburg round-trip?
According to our current data, Etihad Airways (R8 065), Qatar Airways (R8 516), and Egyptair (R8 873) offers the cheapest pricing from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. You may be able to fly from Amsterdam to Johannesburg for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Amsterdam to Johannesburg one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg are Etihad Airways (R5 308), Iberia (R6 415), and Qatar Airways (R7 112).
What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
Before booking your flight to Johannesburg from Amsterdam, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (75%), Air France (75%), Scandinavian Airlines( 75%).
What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
On average you can expect to pay R21 349 for a flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. The cheapest flight overall is R7 541 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R8 811.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to Johannesburg 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 Amsterdam to Johannesburg?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg (average of R12 315). Flying from Amsterdam to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 276). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Amsterdam. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 September 2026.
Top 10 airlines flying from Amsterdam to Johannesburg
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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