Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $226.40. One airline flies nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB): KLM. The two airports are 5,603 miles (9,017 km) apart. KLM is in SkyTeam. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zurich, Frankfurt and Munich and more.
How many miles AMS to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn KLM | 15,000–25,000 | $226.40–403.80 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn KLM | 20,000 | $241.40–573.80 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn KLM | 35,000 | $191.40–493.80 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn KLM | 43,500 | $131.40–343.80 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn KLM | 54,000 | $141.80–200.20 |
| Etihad GuestOn KLM | 67,000 | $91.40–293.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AMS to JNB
- KLMSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book AMS to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks KLM
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks KLM
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks KLM
- Delta SkyMilesBooks KLM
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks KLM
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks KLM
- SAS EuroBonusBooks KLM
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks KLM
AMS to JNB with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Kigali (KGL)KLM, then RwandAir
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
- Via Madrid (MAD)Air Europa the whole way
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
4Z - Via Lagos (LOS)KLM, then South African Airways
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
- Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)KLM and TUIfly Netherlands, then Safair and AirlinkORFA4Z
- Via Accra (ACC)KLM, then South African Airways
- Via Cape Town (CPT)KLM, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 moreFA+3
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
AMS to JNB: common questions
How many miles does AMS to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on KLM, plus taxes and fees from $226.40. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (20,000), Delta SkyMiles (35,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (43,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AMS to JNB?
KLM (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Amsterdam (AMS) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Amsterdam from Johannesburg by plane?
Amsterdam (AMS) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 5,603 miles (9,017 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AMS to JNB award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Amsterdam and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Paris (CDG) and Kigali (KGL). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SWISS through Zurich.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.