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R5 423 Find Cheap Flights to Amsterdam

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Cheapest return fare
R9 667
Overall average: R11 715
Lufthansa
Mon 16/2Mon 23/2
JNB - AMS • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R13 026
Typical prices: R12 624-R16 712
KLM
Wed 28/1Wed 4/2
JNB - AMS • Direct
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February
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Cheap Flights to Amsterdam

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Amsterdam that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Amsterdam

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 8:10
JNB
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AMS
13h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
13:40 - 7:05
AMS
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JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
R9 667Lufthansa
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 8:00
JNB
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AMS
13h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 10:30
AMS
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JNB
22h 50m
1 stop
R9 749Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 12:55
DUR
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AMS
22h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:10 - 13:15
AMS
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DUR
38h 05m
1 stop
R10 634Turkish Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
14:45 - 21:45
DUR
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AMS
31h 00m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:10 - 13:15
AMS
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DUR
38h 05m
2 stops
R11 027Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 10
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 9:00
CPT
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AMS
24h 35m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
19:55 - 17:30
AMS
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CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
R11 256SWISS
Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18
SWISS Logo
15:15 - 9:50
CPT
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AMS
19h 35m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
20:00 - 15:15
AMS
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CPT
18h 15m
2 stops
R11 404SWISS
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 12:45
DUR
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AMS
18h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:35 - 17:10
AMS
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DUR
29h 35m
1 stop
R12 370Emirates
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 13:20
DUR
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AMS
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:05 - 10:55
AMS
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DUR
18h 50m
2 stops
R12 436Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 12:45
DUR
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AMS
18h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 17:10
AMS
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DUR
18h 25m
1 stop
R12 649Emirates
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 13:20
DUR
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AMS
25h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:05 - 10:55
AMS
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DUR
18h 50m
2 stops
R12 731Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Amsterdam

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Amsterdam?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Amsterdam was found on the route from Cape Town, at R5 423 one-way and R9 667 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Amsterdam and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R9 667 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Amsterdam?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Amsterdam from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Amsterdam costs R14 769. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 063 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Amsterdam which costs R15 738 on average, and Cape Town to Amsterdam, which costs R16 441 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Amsterdam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Amsterdam is February, where tickets cost R10 306 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R19 072 and R18 973 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R11 715.

What is a good deal for flights to Amsterdam?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Amsterdam, 25% of our users found tickets to Amsterdam for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R11 604 one-way - R12 916 return, from Cape Town R11 801 one-way - R14 261 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Amsterdam?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Amsterdam Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 423
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Amsterdam

When to book flights to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Amsterdam based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Amsterdam flights

  • Are there hotels on-site at Amsterdam Airport?

    There are several on-site hotels at Amsterdam Airport, including the Mercure Hotel Schiphol Terminal, the YOTELAIR Amsterdam Schiphol, and the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, all of which are conveniently located within the terminal. There are also several hotels located only a minute’s walk from the terminal, such as CitizenM Schiphol Airport, located approximately 5 minutes from the terminal, and Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which is about a 6-minute walk from the terminal.

  • What is the recommended public transport from Amsterdam Airport to Amsterdam City Centre?

    From Amsterdam Airport, you can take both the bus or the train into Amsterdam City Centre. Schiphol Airport Train Station is conveniently located directly beneath the airport, and it will take you roughly 15 minutes to reach Amsterdam Central Station, costing you around  €5.90 ​​(R119). You will also find buses departing from the airport in front of Schiphol Plaza, where you can catch a bus to Amsterdam centre for around ​​€6.50 (R131). 

  • What is the cheapest flight to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Amsterdam was found on the route from Cape Town, at R5 423 one-way and R9 667 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Amsterdam and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R9 667 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam?

    You’ll need to travel 11 km to reach the Amsterdam city centre from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

  • What is the name of Amsterdam’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Amsterdam, called Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). It can also be referred to as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or Schiphol.

  • How much is a flight to Amsterdam?

    On average, a flight to Amsterdam costs R14 769. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 063 and departed from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R15 119. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R16 494 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Amsterdam?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Amsterdam?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Amsterdam?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Amsterdam is generally at night, when flights cost R15 338 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Amsterdam is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R15 338.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Amsterdam

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Amsterdam? 25% of our users found return tickets to Amsterdam for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R15 913, from Cape Town R17 830
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Amsterdam flight deals.
  • When travelling with an infant, Schiphol Airport provides the Baby Care Lounge, which offers exclusive areas for bathing and feeding, perfect for allowing your child to rest after the long flight.
  • If a minor is travelling unaccompanied to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider booking with airlines such as KML and Air France. KLM have an Unaccompanied Minor service to assist the child through the airport and on the flight, and is mandatory for all minors aged 4–14 years. Air France also offer services for unaccompanied minors, mandatory between ages 4–11 years. Throughout the trip, the child will be accompanied by a member of staff to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for them.
  • If you are looking for direct flights from Johannesburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport, then consider booking with KLM, who offer direct flights between the two airports. Other airlines such as Emirates and Kenya Airways offer 1-stop flights, often transferring at Dubai Airport or Nairobi Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Amsterdam. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Amsterdam. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Amsterdam? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3469 reviews
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

10,0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2025
DXB - COK
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

The staff were so very cheerful and happy! It really made my day to encounter such chipper folks throughout my journey

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

Late departing Budapest, very stressful change in Munich though we made it since connecting flight was delayed.

The pasta in the evening meal was tasteless. Otherwise, the flight was okay.

The seating arrangement by having privacy screens would have been more appealing. If you sit in the business class, you pay for extra comfort and privacy. Other than that, the service was excellent and the staff very professional.

The booking I made 2 months in advance got changed the week before with another flight and had to pay more for seats and luggage. Not to mention hours and hours on hold to make sure my flight is still booked.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Always having a good experience with Lufthansa. I prefer them over anyone else. Sometimes prices need to be more affordable. Munich airport is clean and good, services are available and it’s overall a good experience. I have been flying with Lufthansa for close to a decade and I hope many more to come.

The flight and service were very good. Thanks to the crew.

Need thicker and wider blankets. Food was below standard especially in the fist leg.

Entertainment did not work from DC to London. Was not able to check in online during my return journey from Mumbai to London. Food was good!

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

Flight was delayed for 2h. Announcements were poor and I was given 1 biscuit and a bottle of water as consolation. Not happy.

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

The international flight from PHL to Lisbon was one of the worst I’ve experienced, ever. What was really disappointing was the entire experience of comfort and service in the coach cabin after takeoff. The food was inedible and the wine served with dinner was such low quality - it tasted of petrol. I couldn’t eat more than a bite or two of the chicken entree, being worried it would make me ill. The service took so long to reach the entire coach cabin, I ended up having the lights turned off on me as though I had to rush though dinner (though as I mentioned, it wasn’t as if I ate much - only the salad). Most of the attendants seemed generally annoyed and were not friendly or polite. While there was some turbulence, it wasn’t too uncomfortable and I know that is just a chance. The temperature of the cabin was so warm, even a friend a row or two up and on the other side of the plane felt like this. To top it all off, the seat was so uncomfortable and flattened/overused, I had back pains for DAYS afterward.

Very bad because flight was cancelled and they never informed me i have to wait for three days in hotel to get another flight

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