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R6 703+ Cheap flights to Amsterdam

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Nov 25 — Dec 21
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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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 16/5

17:55-13:05

2 stops19h 10m

R12 216

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

19:05-10:40

1 stop16h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 20/1

18:35-10:55

1 stop15h 20m

R12 378

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

14:30-9:05

2 stops18h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 24/5

17:40-13:05

2 stops19h 25m

R12 522

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/1

12:45-11:15

1 stop23h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 17/1

15:05-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

R12 901

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/1

19:35-22:15

2 stops27h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 31/1

10:00-9:30

2 stops46h 30m

R12 991

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

19:35-12:50

2 stops18h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 31/12

8:40-15:35

2 stops29h 55m

R13 315

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/1

23:55-10:10

Nonstop11h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 31/1

10:10-22:00

Nonstop10h 50m

R13 586

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/12

1:15-15:35

1 stop15h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 12/1

19:35-0:15

1 stop27h 40m

R14 180

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/1

10:00-18:55

1 stop33h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 15/1

21:40-8:35

1 stop33h 55m

R15 387

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/12

19:25-9:25

1 stop15h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 25/12

14:10-10:20

1 stop19h 10m

R15 586

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Flights to Amsterdam in 2024

Find the latest flights to Amsterdam in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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R13 207
28/4-16/5
  • 28/4-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Amsterdam
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Thu 21/1119:25JNB - AMS
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 4/1217:25AMS - JNB
1 stop15h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11R12 378
Sat 23/1119:35JNB - AMS
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/1114:40AMS - JNB
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 450
Thu 21/1119:35JNB - AMS
2 stops18h 15mLufthansa
Wed 4/1211:00AMS - JNB
1 stop19h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R12 486
Sat 23/1119:40JNB - AMS
1 stop14h 50mAir France
Sat 30/1114:55AMS - JNB
1 stop17h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/11R12 775
Thu 21/1120:25JNB - AMS
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Wed 4/127:00AMS - JNB
1 stop26h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19/11R13 189
Tue 19/1122:20JNB - AMS
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Sat 23/1122:00AMS - JNB
1 stop21h 50mEmirates
Deal found 19/11R13 369
Sun 24/1123:55JNB - AMS
Nonstop11h 15mKLM
Mon 9/1210:10AMS - JNB
Nonstop10h 50mKLM
Deal found 19/11R13 459
Sun 24/1119:35JNB - AMS
2 stops22h 10mAustrian Airlines
Mon 9/127:05AMS - JNB
2 stops25h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 550
Mon 23/121:15JNB - AMS
1 stop15h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 12/119:35AMS - JNB
1 stop27h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R14 180
Thu 21/1114:35JNB - AMS
2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/1217:30AMS - JNB
2 stops18h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R17 531
Sun 24/117:00HLA - AMS
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1216:40AMS - HLA
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 964
Mon 23/123:10JNB - AMS
2 stops35h 10mRwandAir
Tue 31/1215:05AMS - JNB
2 stops34h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 19/11R20 919

Best time to book a flight to Amsterdam

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Travel insights for flights to Amsterdam

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Amsterdam including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 15 November 2024.

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 27 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 16 hours 0 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Amsterdam?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are Etihad Airways, SWISS and Lufthansa.

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 20 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Ethiopian Air 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.
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
805 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 834 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
35 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 2 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, Etihad Airways 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 R746, while return flights cost around R1 878.

  • How much is a return flight to Amsterdam?

    A return flight to Amsterdam will typically cost around R221, however they can be found for as little as R104.

  • 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 5 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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