How long is the flight from Amsterdam to South Africa?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Amsterdam to South Africa in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. The distance from Amsterdam to South Africa is about 9682 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Amsterdam to South Africa one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 526. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from Amsterdam to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

While some choose either Amsterdam Schiphol - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Amsterdam Schiphol - Johannesburg Lanseria, Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Amsterdam to South Africa.

What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?

On average you can expect to pay R23 809 for a flight from Amsterdam to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R14 877 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R10 879.

What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to South Africa?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Amsterdam to South Africa are KLM (66%), Air France (66%) and Delta (66%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Amsterdam to South Africa are KLM, British Airways and Turkish Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?

Located just 11,4 km from the city centre, Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Amsterdam.

Can I find deals for flights from Amsterdam to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Amsterdam to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Amsterdam to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 December 2025.

Mon 8/1215:50AMS - JNB

1 stop19h 20mAir France

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1 stop16h 10mAir France

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Mon 22/1223:59JNB - AMS

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1 stop14h 15mAir France

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1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

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Nonstop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R14 675

Best flights from Amsterdam to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Amsterdam to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 December 2025.

Tue 26/517:40AMS - JNB

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1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

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Direct flights from Amsterdam to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Amsterdam to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 6 December 2025.

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Nonstop10h 45mKLM

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Nonstop11h 05mKLM

Deal found 4/12R14 387

Tue 24/29:30AMS - CPT

Nonstop11h 25mKLM

Wed 18/323:45CPT - AMS

Nonstop11h 50mKLM

Deal found 5/12R15 996

Last-minute flights from Amsterdam to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Amsterdam to South Africa. Data last updated 6 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

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1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways

Sat 31/19:50JNB - AMS

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Deal found 5/12R12 573

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Deal found 4/12R12 523

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Deal found 5/12R12 421

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Deal found 5/12R12 438

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1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/12R12 506

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1 stop14h 20mKenya Airways

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1 stop15h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 5/12R12 590

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1 stop21h 35mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 5/12R12 387

One-way flights from Amsterdam to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Amsterdam to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 December 2025.

Thu 12/312:00AMS - JNB

3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12R7 219

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Deal found 4/12R7 473

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Deal found 4/12R7 575

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Deal found 4/12R7 608

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Deal found 5/12R7 642

Tue 17/312:00AMS - JNB

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Deal found 4/12R7 676

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Deal found 4/12R7 676

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Deal found 4/12R7 727

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3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12R7 778

Find flight deals from Amsterdam to South Africa

Round-trip from	R11 252
One-way from	R7 219
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R20 029
Good round-trip deal	R16 970 or less
Good one-way deal	R22 830 or less

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3 total stops
28h 50m total
Amsterdam to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 412 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 26/5

17:40-13:05

2 stops19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

14:30-11:35

2 stops21h 05m

R11 438

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 27/5

12:25-13:05

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

14:30-11:35

2 stops21h 05m

R11 438

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 26/5

12:25-13:05

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

R11 438

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 6/5

15:00-9:20

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:00-14:00

1 stop19h 00m

R11 692

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 29/5

17:40-13:05

2 stops19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

14:30-11:35

2 stops21h 05m

R11 726

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 26/5

17:40-13:05

2 stops19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

R11 726

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 27/5

17:40-13:05

2 stops19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

14:30-11:35

2 stops21h 05m

R11 743

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 2/3

17:30-13:05

2 stops18h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

14:30-9:10

2 stops19h 40m

R11 862

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 1/2

10:00-8:20

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-18:35

1 stop33h 45m

R12 099

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 26/5

12:25-13:05

2 stops24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

R12 336

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Best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to South Africa

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

Estimated return price

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to South Africa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to South Africa (average of R9 506). Flying from Amsterdam to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 658). 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 ZA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Amsterdam to South Africa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to South Africa

The most flights from AMS to ZA0 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 South Africa delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Tuesday 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 Amsterdam to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andTurkish Airlines from Amsterdam to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Air France

7,4

Good

1 502 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 082 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Kenya Airways

6,8

Okay

287 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 563 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?
Located just 11,4 km from the city centre, Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Amsterdam.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to South Africa?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Amsterdam to South Africa in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. The distance from Amsterdam to South Africa is about 9682 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Amsterdam to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 526. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and SWISS, as they are both options that can get you from Amsterdam to South Africa for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Amsterdam to South Africa?
While some choose either Amsterdam Schiphol - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Amsterdam Schiphol - Johannesburg Lanseria, Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Amsterdam to South Africa.
What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to South Africa?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Amsterdam to South Africa are KLM (66%), Air France (66%) and Delta (66%).
What are the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?
On average you can expect to pay R23 809 for a flight from Amsterdam to South Africa. The cheapest flight overall is R14 877 while the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - Cape Town Intl) is currently priced at R10 879.
Can I find deals for flights from Amsterdam to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Amsterdam to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Amsterdam to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to South Africa?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to South Africa?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to South Africa (average of R9 506). Flying from Amsterdam to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 658). 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 Amsterdam to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 281	AverageR14 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 354	AverageR12 627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR8 715	AverageR17 673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 894	AverageR15 390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR10 627	AverageR16 530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 057	AverageR13 015	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air France	CheapestR11 467	AverageR17 303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Condor	CheapestR11 526	AverageR16 526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 537	AverageR17 388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	CheapestR11 601	AverageR17 990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights

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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 December 2025.

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