R5 934 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg to Amsterdam:

• Earliest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 11:09
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 11:13.

The flight takes about 11h 14m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam takes 11h 14m, covering 14 504 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam range from R12 658 to R16 706, with an average of R14 172 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 658 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R14 172 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 144 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with R17 508 for direct.

KLM is the only airline operating Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 411–R1 662 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 933, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R929 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg to Amsterdam route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 796 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R14 611, a difference of R814.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Johannesburg and Amsterdam.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 50m, compared to 14h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 46m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Amsterdam is 1 hour behind Johannesburg (Central European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Rembrandt Square, Amsterdam RAI, and Museumplein. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights:

• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.