Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS)
The best prices from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to AMS flight in 2022: compare San Francisco to Amsterdam flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Amsterdam.
SFO - AMS Price | $654 - $1,027 |
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AMS Temperature | 35.6 - 60.8 °F |
AMS Rainfall | 1.2 - 3.9 inches |
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $654 | From San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol |
| One-way from | $315 | One-way flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 21% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 41 days in advance, which can save you up to 24% on flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 41 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $863. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $999.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $543.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam (SFO - AMS)?
When flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam in May, June 2022
The best prices found for SFO to AMS flights for May, June
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Amsterdam flights.
What airports serve Amsterdam from San Francisco?
Flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam, Netherlands, requires you to board a plane from SFO or San Francisco International Airport, the second-largest airfield in California and the busiest in the San Francisco Bay Area. By passenger count, it is the seventh busiest airport in the US and 24th busiest in the world. To avoid road traffic from downtown San Francisco, board the AirTrain Red Line train at the BART station. This should take you 30min to get to SFO. You’ll alight at AMS or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, commonly referred to as Schiphol Airport. Located in Haarlemmermeer, southwest of Amsterdam, AMS is the biggest airport in the Netherlands and one of the world's busiest. Its passenger terminal has three sections where you’ll find restaurants, baby care rooms, massage services, ATMs, and currency exchange services. Moving from Amsterdam Airport to the city center takes around 25min by Bus 397 or a taxi.
Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Nonstop flights that follow the route SFO – AMS are mostly provided by Delta and KLM airlines. Other airlines operating with one to three stops include Finnair, SWISS, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Air Canada, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, SAS, Aer Lingus, and Icelandair. Some flights served by Delta will have layovers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). When flying with Air Europa or Lufthansa, you might need to do a self-transfer during layovers.
What are the layover options between San Francisco and Amsterdam?
A few flights to Amsterdam from San Francisco stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). The route SFO – FRA – MAD – AMS will take 34h 40min and you will pay less than most flights with a single connecting point. Stopping once at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will save you time. The whole journey from SFO - SEA - AMS takes 12h 25min, but the airfare is slightly higher. On the other hand, making a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) doesn’t change the price but takes 14h 45min to arrive in Amsterdam, hence an extra 2h 20m. Other layover options that don’t make a difference in ticket price include stopping at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). For these two instances, the trip will take you 14h 50min and 13h 25min, respectively.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Netherlands is part of the Schengen region, so US citizens can enter Amsterdam for up to three months for business or tourism without a visa. But you must carry a valid US passport with a minimum validity of three months beyond your planned stay. Also, make sure you have a return ticket and enough funds to sustain you while in Amsterdam. However, if you’re flying to another Schengen country via Amsterdam, you may need to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa, which costs around $70 and is usually processed in approximately 14 days.
What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol if you want to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam. At least 23 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Schiphol (AMS) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Amsterdam from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to AMS to be around 10h 15m.
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
KLM, Delta, and United Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $500 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Scandinavian Airlines for just $432, but on average you can expect to pay $448.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $700 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam under $700. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam is less than $793.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $800?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam within the next 7 days for less than $800.
How popular is this San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route?
Within the past month, 37 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam round-trip?
According to our current data, Scandinavian Airlines ($432), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Amsterdam. Users have found that Scandinavian Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or Air France.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Consider Air Canada (72%), LOT (72%) or United Airlines (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
On average you can expect to pay $2,973 for a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam. The cheapest flight overall is $314 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Amsterdam Schiphol) is currently priced at $434.
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Can I fly to Amsterdam Schiphol from San Francisco right now?
Most visitors from San Francisco need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Amsterdam Schiphol.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Amsterdam Schiphol.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - All travelers aged 12 years and older are required to fill out a Health Declaration Form before departure to the Netherlands.
Can I fly back to San Francisco from Amsterdam Schiphol?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Amsterdam Schiphol are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
Alternative routes for San Francisco to Amsterdam
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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Amsterdam choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Amsterdam
See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Amsterdam
| 0%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 0%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 100%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Amsterdam
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Amsterdam
| Sunday | 8daily flights |
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| Monday | 8daily flights |
| Tuesday | 4daily flights |
| Wednesday | 8daily flights |
| Thursday | 4daily flights |
| Friday | 8daily flights |
| Saturday | 8daily flights |