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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Amsterdam to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Amsterdam to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco, 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 Amsterdam to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost C$ 722 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,377 and C$ 1,203 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Amsterdam and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Amsterdam and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 11h 00m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

What’s the earliest departure time from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Amsterdam at 9:50 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 11:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco jets off at 2:50 pm and lands at 4:50 pm.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Amsterdam to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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 flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

  • What are common layovers for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    Some common layovers for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco include London (LHR) which serves as a layover for airlines such as British Airways, Finnair, and American Airlines, Seattle (SEA) which is a layover for airlines such as Delta, KLM, and Air France, Frankfurt (FRA) which is a layover for Lufthansa and United Airlines, and Reykjavik (KEF) which is the layover for IcelandAir.

  • Can I bring a pet on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco with Air Europa?

    Small pets such as household birds, dogs, cats, fish, aquarium turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small rabbits can travel in the cabin with their owners on Air Europa flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco, while other pets such as amphibians, insects, crustaceans, reptiles, rodents, and birds of prey can only be transported as checked baggage.

  • What seat options does American Airlines offer on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    American Airlines offers a range of seat options on its flights, including standard Main Cabin seats for passengers in the back of the plane, Preferred seats, Main Cabin Extra seats, Flagship Suite seats, and Elite-only seats. Main Cabin Extra seats offer extra legroom and can be purchased even after booking a Basic Economy ticket, while Flagship Suite seats provide a private premium experience with a privacy door, chaise lounge seating, and other amenities for customers on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

  • How can I get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the city center?

    There are several transportation options available to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the city center. BART trains run from SFO to the city center and operate every 15-20 minutes and the trip takes approximately 30 minutes. SamTrans buses operate from SFO to the city center and SFO connects to SamTrans via the AirTrain shuttle service. Airport shuttles are available to transport passengers to the city center, and some hotels may offer complimentary shuttle services as well.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Amsterdam to San Francisco flight route: Lufthansa, Delta, United Airlines, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Amsterdam and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco on a daily basis.

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

    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 Amsterdam to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers flights to many nearby cities, including Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Monterey, Reno, Las Vegas, Portland, and Seattle. These flights are operated by airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines.
  • Travelers looking for affordable flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco may consider booking with IcelandAir. The airline offers various fare classes to suit different travel needs and budgets, such as Economy Light, Economy Standard, and Economy Flex, so travelers can choose the fare that best fits their budget and travel preferences.
  • Iberia offers a range of services to its Business Class passengers on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco, including access to VIP lounges, priority check-in and boarding, increased baggage allowance, lie-flat seats on select flights, personalized customer service, and complimentary meals and beverages.
  • Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco depart from various terminals at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), depending on the airline. For example, Delta flights to San Francisco depart from Terminal 3's G Gates.
  • Air Transat allows passengers on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item on board, with maximum dimensions of 9 x 16 x 20 in and a combined weight not exceeding 22 lbs for Economy Class.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Schiphol to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

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10h 55mAMS-SFO
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11h 00mAMS-SFO
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10h 55mAMS-SFO
directDelta
10h 55mAMS-SFO
directLufthansa
11h 05mAMS-SFO
directUnited Airlines
11h 00mAMS-SFO
directVirgin Atlantic
10h 55mAMS-SFO

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Amsterdam - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Amsterdam

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,035

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