Cheap flights from the Netherlands to South Africa from £394

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — JNB
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Netherlands to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Netherlands to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Netherlands to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 May 2026.

Tue 13/1021:55
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/1109:50
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5£507
Sun 9/810:25
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 22/809:50
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5£532
Fri 29/516:15
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Iberia
Sat 20/620:55
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop23h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 6/5£535
Wed 28/1021:20
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1109:50
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5£545
Mon 10/821:55
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 17/809:50
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5£546
Sun 14/612:10
AMS
-
JNB
2 stops22h 20m
Iberia
Wed 17/620:55
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop17h 00m
Iberia
Deal found 7/5£552
Fri 14/810:25
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 22/809:50
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/5£558
Fri 19/616:15
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 45m
Iberia
Mon 22/620:55
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop23h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 5/5£562
Mon 1/616:15
AMS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/619:50
JNB
-
AMS
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£568
Tue 24/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 10/1213:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5£624
Wed 25/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/1215:25
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5£628
Wed 25/1117:30
AMS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/1213:50
CPT
-
AMS
2 stops20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/5£649

Find flight deals from Netherlands to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Netherlands to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£507

One-way from

£394

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£591

Good round-trip deal

£1,112 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Netherlands to South Africa
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • Netherlands to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Netherlands to South Africa.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 22/8

17:40-13:00

2 stops19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:50-11:00

2 stops21h 10m

£698

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 30/10

15:05-10:30

1 stop18h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

15:20-13:20

2 stops23h 00m

£718

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 20/9

21:55-13:00

2 stops63h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

15:10-19:10

2 stops52h 00m

£772

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 31/8

21:55-13:00

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

15:10-19:10

2 stops52h 00m

£772

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 31/8

21:55-13:00

2 stops63h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

15:10-19:10

2 stops52h 00m

£772

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 2/9

21:55-14:10

2 stops40h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

15:10-19:10

2 stops52h 00m

£772

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 21/9

22:00-16:40

1 stop18h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/10

13:15-09:20

1 stop20h 05m

£786

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 18/6

10:25-14:10

2 stops27h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/7

13:50-19:10

2 stops29h 20m

£796

AmsterdamCape Town

AMS - CPT

AMSCPT

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 12/9

17:40-14:10

2 stops20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

15:10-11:00

2 stops43h 50m

£812

AmsterdamJohannesburg

AMS - JNB

AMSJNB

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 19/6

17:40-13:25

2 stops19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

14:30-11:35

2 stops21h 05m

£827

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Best time to book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the Netherlands to South Africa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from Netherlands to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa (average of £87). Flying from Netherlands to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of £2,697). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NL to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Netherlands to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 May 2026.

When flying from Netherlands to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Netherlands to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Netherlands to South Africa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 May 2026.

The most flights from NL0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from the Netherlands to South Africa delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Netherlands and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 196 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the Netherlands to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the Netherlands to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 7 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andAir France from the Netherlands to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Netherlands to South Africa (average of £87). Flying from Netherlands to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of £2,697). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£504Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapest£507Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£572Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£610Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£657Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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