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$382+ Cheap flights from California to Amsterdam (AMS)

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AMS
Jun 15 — Jun 221
Mon 6/15
Mon 6/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Amsterdam

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 16, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/268:30 am
LAS
-
AMS
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/42:55 pm
AMS
-
LAS
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$746
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1811:45 am
SJC
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AMS
2 stops41h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/303:00 pm
AMS
-
SJC
2 stops39h 47m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$758
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:20 pm
SMF
-
AMS
2 stops34h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 11/1211:40 am
AMS
-
SMF
1 stop19h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$786
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/211:50 pm
SJC
-
AMS
2 stops39h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/610:25 am
AMS
-
SJC
2 stops17h 33m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$811
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1011:15 pm
LAS
-
AMS
1 stop28h 55m
Air Transat
Wed 8/262:55 pm
AMS
-
LAS
1 stop16h 22m
Air Transat
Deal found 5/13$811
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/37:30 pm
LAX
-
AMS
2 stops37h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/710:50 am
AMS
-
LAX
2 stops39h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/11$819
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:05 am
LAS
-
AMS
2 stops18h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/2310:25 am
AMS
-
LAS
2 stops20h 31m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/14$829
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2211:05 am
SAN
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AMS
2 stops18h 05m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/2010:45 am
AMS
-
SAN
2 stops19h 04m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/14$829
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/34:05 pm
SMF
-
AMS
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/93:15 pm
AMS
-
SMF
2 stops39h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$830
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/149:10 pm
LAS
-
AMS
1 stop16h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/226:30 pm
AMS
-
LAS
1 stop30h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/14$830
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2010:55 am
SAN
-
AMS
2 stops21h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 10/3110:30 am
AMS
-
SAN
2 stops21h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/13$830
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/209:20 am
SMF
-
AMS
2 stops24h 55m
SWISS
Tue 11/310:40 am
AMS
-
SMF
2 stops20h 02m
SWISS
Deal found 5/11$835

Find 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 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$746
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,072

Good round-trip deal

$1,004 or less

Good one-way deal

$584 or less
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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 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Amsterdam that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasAmsterdam

LAS - AMS

LASAMS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/14

9:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 9/22

6:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$830

SacramentoAmsterdam

SMF - AMS

SMFAMS

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/5

9:10 am-10:30 am

2 stops16h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/11

10:25 am-8:23 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$871

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sun 11/1

8:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 11/10

10:30 am-10:55 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$894

BurbankAmsterdam

BUR - AMS

BURAMS

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 7/20

4:13 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 22m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 8/4

12:15 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops41h 28m

$996

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Sat 8/1

8:05 pm-10:20 am

1 stop29h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/12

12:15 pm-11:19 am

1 stop32h 04m

$998
Quickest round-trip

Las VegasAmsterdam

LAS - AMS

LASAMS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 10/18

8:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 10/27

12:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$1,002

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Tue 8/18

1:40 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop10h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 9/10

9:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$1,002

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Sat 7/25

10:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop26h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/5

12:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,009

SacramentoAmsterdam

SMF - AMS

SMFAMS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/7

1:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 7/17

12:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,009

Santa AnaAmsterdam

SNA - AMS

SNAAMS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/18

9:07 am-8:40 am

1 stop14h 33m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 9/8

10:55 am-5:29 pm

1 stop15h 34m

$1,016

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Best time to book a flight from California to Amsterdam

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Amsterdam

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Amsterdam?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $345). Flying from California to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,882). 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 16, 2026.

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 16, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Amsterdam?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Flights from California to Amsterdam Schiphol have been viewed 81 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Amsterdam?

    For as low as $871, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Amsterdam from California in 16h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5370 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $239. Users have also found prices from $270 and $317 on Iberia and Aer Lingus, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Amsterdam Schiphol or Ontario - Amsterdam Schiphol, Los Angeles - Amsterdam Schiphol is the most popular route 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 (91%), Air France (91%) or Delta (91%) 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 $1,387 for a flight from California to Amsterdam. The cheapest flight overall is $395 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Amsterdam Schiphol) is currently priced at $747.

  • 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 $345). Flying from California to Amsterdam in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,882). 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 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
LEVELCheapest$291Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$480Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$506Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$507Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IberiaCheapest$511Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$526Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$527Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$534Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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