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R6 221+ Cheap flights to Amsterdam

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AMS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Flights to Amsterdam in 2025

Find the latest flights to Amsterdam in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

R11 806

One-way from

R6 221

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 479
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 12/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 340 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 946 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Mon 12/519:35JNB - AMS
1 stop13h 25mSWISS
Sun 25/57:00AMS - JNB
1 stop26h 20mSWISS
Deal found 25/3R11 806
Mon 12/519:35JNB - AMS
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/515:40AMS - JNB
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 915
Tue 8/419:00JNB - AMS
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Fri 25/418:30AMS - JNB
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3R12 024
Wed 30/718:50JNB - AMS
1 stop15h 10mAir France
Sun 31/89:30AMS - JNB
1 stop23h 00mAir France
Deal found 24/3R12 315
Wed 16/719:00JNB - AMS
2 stops21h 50mAustrian Airlines
Wed 27/87:00AMS - JNB
2 stops25h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 24/3R12 533
Wed 25/69:50JNB - AMS
1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/722:00AMS - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R12 679
Thu 8/513:55JNB - AMS
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 25/516:15AMS - JNB
1 stop17h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 006
Sat 12/423:15JNB - AMS
Nonstop11h 05mKLM
Fri 25/410:35AMS - JNB
Nonstop10h 45mKLM
Deal found 24/3R13 079
Fri 9/512:10JNB - AMS
1 stop28h 30mKenya Airways
Fri 16/520:35AMS - JNB
1 stop14h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 425
Thu 4/1222:05JNB - AMS
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 1/110:15AMS - JNB
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 971
Tue 1/422:20JNB - AMS
1 stop21h 40mEmirates
Tue 8/421:50AMS - JNB
1 stop18h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/3R14 116
Wed 30/721:45JNB - AMS
1 stop16h 35mEgyptair
Thu 28/815:40AMS - JNB
1 stop15h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 24/3R14 353

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Locate flights to Amsterdam that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
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Return

Price

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:35-9:00

1 stop13h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 25/5

7:00-9:20

1 stop26h 20m

R11 806

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:35-9:00

1 stop13h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 25/5

15:40-8:35

2 stops16h 55m

R11 915

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-9:00

1 stop14h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 25/4

18:30-8:35

1 stop14h 05m

R12 024

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

18:50-10:00

1 stop15h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 31/8

9:30-8:30

1 stop23h 00m

R12 315

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

19:00-16:50

2 stops21h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 27/8

7:00-8:35

2 stops25h 35m

R12 533

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/6

9:50-19:15

1 stop33h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 3/7

22:00-8:20

1 stop34h 20m

R12 679

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

13:55-20:45

1 stop30h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 25/5

16:15-10:00

1 stop17h 45m

R13 006

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

23:15-10:20

Nonstop11h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 25/4

10:35-21:20

Nonstop10h 45m

R13 079

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

12:10-16:40

1 stop28h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 16/5

20:35-10:55

1 stop14h 20m

R13 425

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/9

21:15-18:30

1 stop21h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 12/9

10:55-7:00

1 stop20h 05m

R13 534

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Best time to book a flight to Amsterdam

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Amsterdam

When is the best time to book a flight to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Amsterdam?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam takes 17 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Amsterdam from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Amsterdam should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Amsterdam

The most flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

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.

FAQs about flying to Amsterdam

Amsterdam climate

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What is good to know if travelling to Amsterdam?

  • If peddling your way through the city on a guided tour with a pint of lager is something you’d like to do on your trip to Amsterdam, then do it. It comes highly recommended.
  • For visitors who are up for outdoor fun, biking through the city is a great way to have an authentic lifestyle experience in Amsterdam. Bike hire outlets abound so find your ride and start exploring.
  • After booking plane tickets to Amsterdam, you may want to do some research on its cultural attractions. The city is home to the Van Gogh Museum which has the biggest collection of his paintings in the world as well as sketches and letters written by him.
  • The Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) in Amsterdam is one of three palaces in the Netherlands. The luxury of its elaborate style and furnishings makes it one of the city’s most popular attractions.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam?

    If you book a flight to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol, which is the city’s only airport. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is located 11,4 km from the centre of Amsterdam. There are 3 flights from Johannesburg to Schiphol per day from 15 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Amsterdam if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Amsterdam on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Amsterdam?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Amsterdam.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam?

    Amsterdam Schiphol is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Amsterdam. One-way flights to Amsterdam Schiphol typically cost R687, while return flights cost around R3 021.

  • How much is a return flight to Amsterdam?

    A return flight to Amsterdam will typically cost around R720, however they can be found for as little as R166.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Amsterdam depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Amsterdam, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Amsterdam Schiphol have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Amsterdam Schiphol can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Amsterdam Schiphol?

    Yes. Amsterdam Schiphol has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. YOTELAIR Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the closest property to Amsterdam Schiphol (0,0 km away from Amsterdam Schiphol).

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Travelling to a place near Amsterdam?

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Kaatsheuvel
Amstelveen
Noordwijk
Schiphol
Wageningen
Hoofddorp
Leeuwarden
Amersfoort
's-Hertogenbosch
Assen
Dordrecht
Leiden
Zaandam
Badhoevedorp

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