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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 9:50 am and lands at 8:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:50 am and lands at 8:45 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 55m.

A direct flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco takes 10h 55m, covering 14,129 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco range from C$ 1,121 to C$ 1,552, with an average of C$ 1,322 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,121 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the C$ 1,322 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 641 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to C$ 1,391 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 86–C$ 143 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,042 to C$ 9,132. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 987, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 89 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to San Francisco route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,269 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,385, a difference of C$ 116.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and San Francisco.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 02m, compared with 14h 05m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 27m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Amsterdam (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to San Francisco flights:

• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.