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$353+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AMS
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Amsterdam (AMS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$730
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$353
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,119

Good round-trip deal

$891 or less

Good one-way deal

$618 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:00 amSAN - AMS
2 stops18h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/287:05 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops38h 16mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$730
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/910:48 amSAN - AMS
2 stops21h 47mFinnair
Tue 9/306:45 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops31h 51mFinnair
Deal found 4/28$732
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/14:29 pmSAN - AMS
2 stops17h 01mBritish Airways
Sun 8/2410:55 amAMS - SAN
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$734
This StudentUniverse 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/210:45 pmSAN - AMS
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/2412:05 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$737
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.
Mon 10/137:50 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/269:35 amAMS - SAN
2 stops20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$742
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/241:55 pmSAN - AMS
Nonstop10h 20mKLM
Thu 8/149:50 amAMS - SAN
Nonstop11h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/29$748
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:35 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop13h 50mDelta
Thu 9/2510:20 amAMS - SAN
1 stop16h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/28$763
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:05 pmSAN - AMS
2 stops35h 55mWestJet
Thu 6/122:00 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops32h 20mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$781
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:15 amSAN - AMS
2 stops17h 40mAer Lingus
Wed 8/279:35 amAMS - SAN
2 stops18h 44mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/29$804
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/61:30 pmSAN - AMS
2 stops14h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 9/1311:10 amAMS - SAN
1 stop19h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/28$828
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1112:25 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop13h 35mAir Canada
Wed 8/2712:15 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$859
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:40 amSAN - AMS
1 stop15h 55mJetBlue
Tue 9/3011:20 amAMS - SAN
1 stop17h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$894

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Amsterdam that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Amsterdam

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Fri 9/12

7:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops18h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 9/30

7:05 pm-12:21 am

2 stops38h 16m

$730

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Tue 9/9

10:48 am-5:35 pm

2 stops21h 47m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 9/30

6:45 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$732

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Fri 8/1

4:29 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 8/24

10:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$734

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sat 8/2

10:45 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 8/24

12:05 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$737

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Mon 10/13

7:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 10/26

9:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$742

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Thu 7/24

1:55 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop10h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 8/14

9:50 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$748

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Fri 9/12

1:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 9/25

10:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$763

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Thu 5/29

2:05 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 6/12

2:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$781

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Mon 8/11

6:15 am-8:55 am

2 stops17h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/27

9:35 am-7:19 pm

2 stops18h 44m

$804

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sat 9/6

1:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 9/13

11:10 am-9:18 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$828

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Amsterdam in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Amsterdam flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Amsterdam flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Amsterdam flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Amsterdam flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Amsterdam from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Amsterdam

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 42 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 San Diego to Amsterdam?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 April 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Amsterdam in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Amsterdam flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Finnair from San Diego to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this San Diego to Amsterdam flight route?

    The San Diego to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Amsterdam round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines ($730), Finnair ($732), and British Airways ($734) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Amsterdam. Scandinavian Airlines is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $354 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $393 and Delta from $451 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Amsterdam?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Amsterdam is $481. On average you can expect to pay $2,482. The most popular route, (San Diego - Amsterdam Schiphol), can usually be booked for $615.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Amsterdam?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San Diego 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 San Diego to Amsterdam

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$610Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$629Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$648Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$664Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$664Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$677Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$692Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$707Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
JetBlueCheapest$771Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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