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KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Amsterdam.
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SWISS Logo
19:35 - 9:00JNB-AMS
13h 25m1 stop
SWISS Logo
10:30 - 9:20AMS-JNB
22h 50m1 stop
R11 128SWISS
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Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
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19:35 - 19:15JNB-AMS
23h 40m1 stop
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21:00 - 8:35AMS-JNB
35h 35m2 stops
R11 912
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Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 16:40JNB-AMS
15h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
20:35 - 0:15AMS-JNB
27h 40m1 stop
R12 715Kenya Airways
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Fri, May 23 - Sat, May 31
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 16:40JNB-AMS
15h 25m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
20:35 - 15:50AMS-JNB
19h 15m1 stop
R12 901Kenya Airways
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Fri, May 9 - Sat, May 17
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 14:50JNB-AMS
17h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:00 - 7:00AMS-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
R13 667British Airways
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15
KLM Logo
23:00 - 10:30CPT-AMS
11h 30mdirect
KLM Logo
10:10 - 21:25AMS-CPT
11h 15mdirect
R14 190KLM
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Mon, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 10
KLM Logo
18:25 - 10:20CPT-AMS
15h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
10:10 - 21:25AMS-CPT
11h 15mdirect
R14 358KLM
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Mon, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 10
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 9:10JNB-AMS
13h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:25AMS-JNB
17h 15m1 stop
R15 291British Airways
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Tue, Jun 17 - Wed, Oct 15
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 9:20DUR-AMS
38h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
15:25 - 16:35AMS-DUR
25h 10m1 stop
R15 627Emirates
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Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 20:00JNB-AMS
30h 35m1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 20:50AMS-JNB
23h 00m1 stop
R16 262Emirates
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Sat, Jun 21 - Tue, Oct 14

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 Johannesburg, at R207 746 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Amsterdam and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R12 547 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.
A flight to Amsterdam costs R17 510 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 420 and departed from Cape Town. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Johannesburg to Amsterdam which costs R18 700 on average, and Cape Town to Amsterdam, which costs R18 663 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Amsterdam is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R17 957. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R19 057 on average.

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 R13 163 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R17 233 and R16 598 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of R13 611.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Amsterdam depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Amsterdam is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R731 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 R963.

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 Cape Town R14 102 return, from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R14 879 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Amsterdam Plane Tickets

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R6 609
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, at R207 746 return. The most popular connection is from Cape Town to Amsterdam and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R12 547 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 R17 510. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R9 420 and departed from Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • 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.

  • How many direct flights to Amsterdam are there each week?

    Each week there are around 14 direct flights from within South Africa to Amsterdam. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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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 R30 596, from Cape Town R35 622
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct to Amsterdam Schiphol?

Find which airlines fly direct to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +89 more

ANA, AccesRail, +90 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

ANA, AccesRail, +93 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

ANA, AccesRail, +93 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +89 more

ANA, AccesRail, +90 more

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Direct returns

Amsterdam Schiphol to South Africa

Monday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Tuesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +89 more

ANA, AccesRail, +90 more

Wednesday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

ANA, AccesRail, +93 more

Thursday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Friday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +92 more

ANA, AccesRail, +93 more

Saturday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +90 more

ANA, AccesRail, +91 more

Sunday

ANA, AccesRail, Aegean Airlines, +89 more

ANA, AccesRail, +90 more

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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.
8,0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3193 reviews
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025CPT - DXB
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Good flight with KLM, friendly staff. Food was good, had much worse on other airlines. Selection of drinks also good enough for us. Entertainment was also good. The economy seats are ok and that’s it. For a 12 hour flight I think a little more comfort in the economy seats in pitch and softness would be highly appreciated by the customers and can makte the difference.

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

We're talking about a short-haul in-country flight.. there is no confort, no food, just the bottle of water. The seats are squeezed like hell and I was in the back-end of the plane, with one spare row left for the crew and to store excess bags that could not fit in the overhead bin.. Speaking of carry-on, some passengers should be better screened as their bags were simply too big to fit in the overhead bins.. ! How can this happen, and it was an A310, with 2 columns of 3-seater rows.. There is a pseudo-Business class, which is simply a section in the front of the plane where the same seats are occupied only 2 out of 3, on each side, leaving more rooms for the passengers and their bags. That's it.

We are flying with Swiss for a long time but this time was terrible do to are flight cancellations we are in some bad hotel with out normal food

Nothing special.. they could have provided something to eat without a charge

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

Flight was cancelled due to technical problems with the aircraft. It would be nice if SWISS would invest in new aircraft; that would for sure minimize the technical issues with (old) aircrafts.

The seats had no space at all beyond the knees. The seat in-front literally reclined on your face, very uncomfortable plane. Was nothing like the normal SWISS experience. The food was okay but could be better.

It was the first time in my life (I’m 54) that I’ve had to pay for drinks on an international flight. Very disappointing. Also, the baggage fees were very steep. I’d rather pay for everything in the price of the ticket than be repeatedly charged for add-ons.

It was unclear that additional passport control was needed before boarding. The seats were cramped and uncomfortable even for small persons. The arm rests were unable to be lifted completely out of the way and the media controls cut-out made them uncomfortable to lean on. One audio channel was not working on one of our seats.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

They overbooked the flight by 3 people. It is completely unacceptable to tell 3 people, with paid tickets, that need to get home for children etc, that they need to stay another night. No compensation. No apology.

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

Ok we did get an upgrade and the flight was delayed 45 minutes BUT without any bias. The crew were excellent, friendly, efficient and verging on exuberant, they all were so happy to do their jobs. Food excellent and the new safety video is fun to watch.

I enjoyed the flight. I did find it strange that when I arrived at my seat although I had paid for a window seat that I was assigned a middle seat. Thankfully I was between a couple and they wanted to sit together. Please do a better job with this BA!

If they wouldn't have canceled the flight WITHOUT informing me until I looked at my ticket and saw I had 2 extra layovers in 2 different cities than the ones I paid for? That would have been nice.

Poor BA get a lot of stick and have some problems getting your bags to the same destination BUT the whole experience is very much 5 star and probably due to excellent, helpful and sooo British staff. We travelled in economy plus.

Nice experience. Baggage arrival in Mumbai wasn't that quick and needs improvement.

Great job notifying of 30 minute delay in departure. Fabulous job making up for the time and arriving as scheduled. Air travel is just no fun anymore with the extreme overcrowding, and someone needs to come up with an innovative plan for loading and unloading passengers (load all window seats first, middle seats second, aisle seats last?). Great job getting the luggage on the carousel in record time!

Flight was fine, food better than anticipated and flight attendants were helpful and friendly.

I was disappointed with the quality of the food and the fact that I was not given a toiletry bag for an overnight international flight

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