How long is the flight from Netherlands to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Netherlands to South Africa in 18h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Netherlands and South Africa is about 9682 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 215 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from R6 302 and Qatar Airways from R6 986 one-way.

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).

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Netherlands 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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Round-trip from	R10 807
One-way from	R6 520
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R16 849
Good round-trip deal	R15 486 or less
Good one-way deal	R19 878 or less

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa (average of R13 278). Flying from Netherlands to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 861). 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 NL to ZA?

When flying from Netherlands to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Netherlands to South Africa

The most flights from NL0 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 the Netherlands to South Africa delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Netherlands and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Thursday 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 the Netherlands to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Netherlands to South Africa, you should look to book at least 86 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 South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the Netherlands to South Africa, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 565 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Bobby,Sept 2025

EDI - ATL

Food was above average but could be better, The flight was operated by Delta and was excellent

KLM

7,8

Good

1 565 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 565 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Bobby,Sept 2025

EDI - ATL

Food was above average but could be better, The flight was operated by Delta and was excellent

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 486 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 565 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Bobby,Sept 2025

EDI - ATL

Food was above average but could be better, The flight was operated by Delta and was excellent

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

8 225 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 565 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Bobby,Sept 2025

EDI - ATL

Food was above average but could be better, The flight was operated by Delta and was excellent

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

326 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Bobby,Sept 2025

EDI - ATL

Food was above average but could be better, The flight was operated by Delta and was excellent

British Airways

6,7

Okay

8 194 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 565 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Bobby,Sept 2025

EDI - ATL

Food was above average but could be better, The flight was operated by Delta and was excellent

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How long is the flight from Netherlands to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Netherlands to South Africa in 18h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Netherlands and South Africa is about 9682 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Netherlands to South Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R5 215 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from R6 302 and Qatar Airways from R6 986 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Netherlands to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Netherlands to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Netherlands to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Netherlands to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Netherlands to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Netherlands 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa (average of R13 278). Flying from Netherlands to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 861). 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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Etihad Airways	CheapestR7 923	AverageR11 464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR8 198	AverageR18 005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 295	AverageR16 429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 366	AverageR14 989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR8 717	AverageR15 135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR10 529	AverageR16 161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 812	AverageR14 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Condor	CheapestR10 862	AverageR12 313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Condor flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 209	AverageR15 560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Iberia	CheapestR11 276	AverageR11 688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Netherlands to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2026.

When flying from Netherlands to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Netherlands to South Africa

The most flights from NL0 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 the Netherlands to South Africa delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Netherlands and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Thursday 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 the Netherlands to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Netherlands to South Africa, you should look to book at least 86 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 South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the Netherlands to South Africa, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Netherlands to South Africa?

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

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

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

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

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

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Cheapest flights from Netherlands to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Netherlands to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2026.

Best flights from Netherlands to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Netherlands to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 August 2026.

Direct flights from Netherlands to South Africa
Explore direct flight options from Netherlands to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 27 August 2026.

Last-minute flights from Netherlands to South Africa
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One-way flights from Netherlands to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Netherlands to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 August 2026.