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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam (JNB-AMS)

 
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sun, Dec 7
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9:50 am - 6:35 pmJNB-AMS
33h 45m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 8:20 amAMS-JNB
34h 05m1 stop
$669Etihad Airways
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sat, Nov 8
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7:25 pm - 9:50 pmJNB-AMS
26h 25m1 stop
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10:10 am - 10:25 amAMS-JNB
23h 15m1 stop
$681British Airways
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
SWISS Logo
4:40 pm - 10:25 pmJNB-AMS
30h 45m2 stops
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3:15 pm - 10:30 amAMS-JNB
18h 15m1 stop
$699SWISS
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 15
SWISS Logo
8:15 pm - 7:05 pmJNB-AMS
23h 50m1 stop
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10:40 am - 10:30 amAMS-JNB
22h 50m1 stop
$707SWISS
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Sun, Oct 5 - Tue, Jun 16
Emirates Logo
10:05 am - 8:00 pmJNB-AMS
33h 55m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 10:15 amAMS-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
$774Emirates
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 10:10 amJNB-AMS
11h 11mnonstop
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10:10 am - 10:05 pmAMS-JNB
10h 55mnonstop
$801KLM
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Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 10:10 amJNB-AMS
11h 11mnonstop
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10:10 am - 10:05 pmAMS-JNB
10h 55mnonstop
$802KLM
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Jan 4
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 3:35 pmJNB-AMS
23h 35m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 12:25 amAMS-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
$830Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Jun 16
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 am - 4:40 pmJNB-AMS
15h 15m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 3:50 pmAMS-JNB
19h 15m1 stop
$871Kenya Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 15
Emirates Logo
10:05 am - 1:15 pmJNB-AMS
27h 10m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 8:50 pmAMS-JNB
29h 25m1 stop
$872Emirates
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
KLM's Premium Comfort includes two checked bags.
Upon arrival at AMS, the train station is convenient.
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $669 (round-trip)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$669
Overall average: $749
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/28Sun 12/7
JNB - AMS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$801
Typical prices: $807-999
KLM
Tue 10/28Tue 11/4
JNB - AMS • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats with privacy doors on select aircraft, enhancing comfort.


Delta's Wi-Fi offers free messaging on international flights, enhancing connectivity.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
KLM

KLM's Premium Comfort offers two checked bags and free seat selection, ideal for long-haul travel.


KLM's World Business Class features direct aisle access and lie-flat seats for enhanced comfort.

Read more about KLMby Blane Bachelor
Airports
JNB

For a smooth departure, check your boarding pass carefully as check-in desks for some airlines may differ from the norm.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
AMS

Upon arrival at AMS, the train station offers a budget-friendly and convenient way to reach Amsterdam's city center.

Read more about AMSby Blane Bachelor
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on KLM and AMS

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Johannesburg to Amsterdam, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Amsterdam back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam is February, where tickets cost $715 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $930 and $910 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$398
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

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

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam was $398 for a one-way ticket and $669 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Amsterdam?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    Johannesburg and Amsterdam are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    Lufthansa, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Amsterdam.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

    There are nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of $926 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $902 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg to Amsterdam.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg 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 to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and AMS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,056 or less one-way and $938 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Direct returns

Amsterdam Schiphol to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8.0 ExcellentCarlton, Sep 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

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

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

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!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

The flight did not take place because the flight was canceled and I still have not received a refund for the flight.

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

The meal was wonderful and strawberry ice cream was a plus.

Clean, efficient and quick response time when we missed our connecting flight.

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

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

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

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

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

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.

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

Bag drop in Jersey was very long. British Airways could have had more people available to check bags.

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

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