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$199+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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WAS — AMS
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$385
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$198
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$856

Good round-trip deal

$694 or less

Good one-way deal

$519 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Amsterdam Schiphol
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Amsterdam Schiphol
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($155 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Amsterdam Schiphol.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:50 pmBWI - AMS
1 stop10h 40mPLAY
Sun 9/2112:30 pmAMS - BWI
1 stop11h 10mPLAY
Deal found 7/30$420
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/51:44 pmDCA - AMS
1 stop15h 51mJetBlue
Sat 8/231:40 pmAMS - DCA
1 stop15h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$583
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/2110:05 pmIAD - AMS
2 stops14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 8/2711:00 amAMS - IAD
2 stops14h 59mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$583
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:20 pmIAD - AMS
1 stop17h 00mAer Lingus
Sun 9/79:35 amAMS - IAD
1 stop12h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 7/29$587
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/287:40 pmIAD - AMS
1 stop10h 15mIcelandair
Sun 12/712:55 pmAMS - IAD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 7/29$591
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:05 amDCA - AMS
2 stops21h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/2310:25 amAMS - DCA
2 stops15h 19mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$594
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Sun 9/214:35 pmDCA - AMS
1 stop11h 45mAir Canada
Mon 9/2912:15 pmAMS - DCA
1 stop11h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$609
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:10 pmIAD - AMS
Nonstop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1111:00 amAMS - IAD
Nonstop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:15 pmDCA - AMS
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1811:55 amAMS - DCA
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$617
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Sun 9/215:37 pmIAD - AMS
1 stop10h 43mAir Canada
Mon 9/2912:35 pmAMS - IAD
2 stops14h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$625
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/45:45 pmDCA - AMS
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/181:05 pmAMS - DCA
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$644
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/305:45 pmDCA - AMS
2 stops19h 10mIberia
Thu 12/117:20 amAMS - DCA
2 stops21h 18mIberia
Deal found 7/29$652

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Amsterdam

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreAmsterdam

BWI - AMS

BWIAMS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/7

6:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 9/21

12:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$420

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

DCA - AMS

DCAAMS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/5

1:44 pm-11:35 am

1 stop15h 51m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 8/23

1:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$583

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

IAD - AMS

IADAMS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

10:05 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 8/27

11:00 am-7:59 pm

2 stops14h 59m

$583

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

IAD - AMS

IADAMS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

5:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 9/7

9:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$587

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

IAD - AMS

IADAMS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

8:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 8/25

4:50 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$594

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

DCA - AMS

DCAAMS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/19

6:05 am-10:00 am

2 stops21h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 9/23

10:25 am-7:44 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$594

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

DCA - AMS

DCAAMS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/21

4:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop11h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/29

12:15 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$609

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

IAD - AMS

IADAMS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

5:40 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop7h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 11/4

11:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop9h 00m

$619

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

IAD - AMS

IADAMS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

5:37 pm-10:20 am

1 stop10h 43m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/29

12:35 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops14h 37m

$625

Washington, D.C.Amsterdam

DCA - AMS

DCAAMS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/8

9:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop18h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 10/15

12:35 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$634

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Airports
IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain to navigate between terminals efficiently. Be mindful of long walking distances.

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AMS

Upon arrival at AMS, consider taking the train for efficient travel to Amsterdam's city center. Tickets are available at the station below the terminal.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Amsterdam from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,166). 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 WAS to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to AMS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $469.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Copenhagen (CPH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.

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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 7.1 mi from the city center, Amsterdam Schiphol is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Amsterdam from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Schiphol (AMS) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 13 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam round-trip?

    Currently priced at $385, PLAY will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam and back. In addition to PLAY, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and Aer Lingus - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $583 and $587, respectively. PLAY is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for PLAY. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $198. Users have also found prices from $235 and $241 on WorldTicket and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Reykjavik?

    If you're on a layover in Reykjavik and looking for things to do, consider visiting Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, or Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool. Harpa, Hallgrímskirkja, and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool can be visited by traveling about 23.3 mi, 23.2 mi, and 24.6 mi respectively from Reykjavik Keflavik Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl for about $69 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Copenhagen?

    Most Copenhagen visitors opt to spend their time at Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Kongens Nytorv. Travelers on a layover in Copenhagen can visit Tivoli, Rådhuspladsen, and Kongens Nytorv, by traveling 5.3 mi, 5.2 mi, and 5.1 mi, respectively after landing at Kastrup Copenhagen. Travelers can book a car rental at Kastrup Copenhagen for about $63 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,166). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
PLAYCheapest$339Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$422Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$453Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$499Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$519Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Aer LingusCheapest$571Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$580Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$622Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$637Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$640Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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