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$324+ Cheap flights from California to Amsterdam (AMS)

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LAX — AMS
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from California to Amsterdam

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Amsterdam flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$614
(Expedia)

One-way from

$324
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,053

Good round-trip deal

$815 or less

Good one-way deal

$553 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Amsterdam Schiphol flight deals.
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From California to Amsterdam Schiphol
One-way flight from California to Amsterdam Schiphol
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($329 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Amsterdam Schiphol.
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Cheapest flights from California to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:04 amSMF - AMS
1 stop15h 56mBritish Airways
Tue 8/2610:55 amAMS - SMF
1 stop18h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/194:24 pmSMF - AMS
2 stops15h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2610:55 amAMS - SMF
1 stop18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$617
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:40 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/1710:25 amAMS - SFO
1 stop15h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$623
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:35 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 10/110:55 amAMS - SFO
1 stop16h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$631
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/182:55 pmSFO - AMS
2 stops18h 05mFinnair
Mon 12/87:00 pmAMS - SFO
2 stops32h 27mFinnair
Deal found 4/30$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:20 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/1310:00 amAMS - SFO
2 stops17h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$634
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Wed 8/138:13 amSFO - AMS
1 stop14h 47mIberia
Sat 8/2310:55 amAMS - SFO
1 stop18h 37mIberia
Deal found 4/30$644
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3012:17 pmSJC - AMS
2 stops19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/1010:55 amAMS - SJC
2 stops20h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$649
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Tue 8/197:30 pmLAX - AMS
1 stop15h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/109:50 pmAMS - LAX
2 stops27h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$656
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:50 pmSFO - AMS
Nonstop10h 15mDelta
Wed 11/199:50 amAMS - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/30$662
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Mon 8/49:30 amLAX - AMS
1 stop13h 30mIberia
Tue 8/1910:55 amAMS - LAX
1 stop17h 47mIberia
Deal found 4/29$663
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Mon 11/35:30 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1910:05 amAMS - SFO
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$664

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Amsterdam that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Amsterdam that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Amsterdam

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoAmsterdam

SMF - AMS

SMFAMS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

7:04 am-8:00 am

1 stop15h 56m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 8/26

10:55 am-8:39 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$614

SacramentoAmsterdam

SMF - AMS

SMFAMS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

4:24 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops15h 26m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 8/26

10:55 am-8:39 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$617

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

7:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 9/17

10:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$623

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

4:35 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 10/1

10:55 am-6:32 pm

1 stop16h 37m

$631

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

7:20 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/13

10:00 am-6:39 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$634

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

8:13 am-8:00 am

1 stop14h 47m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 8/23

10:55 am-8:32 pm

1 stop18h 37m

$644

San JoseAmsterdam

SJC - AMS

SJCAMS

San Jose

Tue 9/30

12:17 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 10/10

10:55 am-10:22 pm

2 stops20h 27m

$649

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

2:50 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/19

9:50 am-11:50 am

Nonstop11h 00m

$662

SacramentoAmsterdam

SMF - AMS

SMFAMS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

7:17 am-5:35 pm

2 stops25h 18m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 8/21

10:55 am-6:36 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$669

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

8:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 5/22

9:25 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$673

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Amsterdam?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from California to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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 CA to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from California to Amsterdam, 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 California to Amsterdam

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Amsterdam. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AMS are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 1.2 - 3.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

Plan your trip to Amsterdam by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Airlines, Delta and Porter Airlines from California to Amsterdam to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam from California?

    For a flight from California to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is just 7.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Amsterdam flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Amsterdam one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Iberia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $337. Users have also found prices from $355 and $359 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and WestJet, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Amsterdam?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Amsterdam?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Amsterdam consider choosing KLM (90%), Air France (90%) or Delta (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Amsterdam?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,241 for a flight from California to Amsterdam. The cheapest flight overall is $455 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Amsterdam Schiphol) is currently priced at $470.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Amsterdam?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Amsterdam.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Amsterdam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Amsterdam?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from California to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,183). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Amsterdam

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Amsterdam. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$257Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$337Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$351Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$408Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$469Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
JetBlueCheapest$484Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$486Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$489Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$506Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$535Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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