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$487+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN)

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SAN
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Amsterdam to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/310:55 am
AMS
-
SAN
1 stop17h 01m
Iberia
Sat 9/199:50 am
SAN
-
AMS
1 stop13h 50m
Iberia
Deal found 7/27$853
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/310:00 am
AMS
-
SAN
1 stop18h 15m
British Airways
Sat 9/194:45 pm
SAN
-
AMS
1 stop13h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 7/27$854
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/228:00 am
AMS
-
SAN
2 stops18h 28m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/286:40 am
SAN
-
AMS
1 stop17h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/26$867
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/1710:00 am
AMS
-
SAN
1 stop20h 48m
Iberia
Sat 10/36:20 am
SAN
-
AMS
1 stop17h 20m
Iberia
Deal found 7/25$869
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 11/91:05 pm
AMS
-
SAN
1 stop17h 27m
Iberia
Mon 11/166:00 pm
SAN
-
AMS
2 stops19h 15m
Iberia
Deal found 7/26$872
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 9/1910:00 am
AMS
-
SAN
1 stop20h 48m
Iberia
Fri 9/256:20 am
SAN
-
AMS
2 stops20h 00m
Iberia
Deal found 7/25$873

Find flight deals from Amsterdam to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Diego (SAN). 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 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$853
(Expedia)

One-way from

$487
(Vliegwinkel)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,108

Good round-trip deal

$1,018 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Amsterdam to San Diego 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Amsterdam to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 9/11

2:40 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop14h 57m

San Diego

Fri 9/18

7:53 pm-6:00 am

2 stops25h 07m

$900

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 9/2

11:20 am-6:56 pm

1 stop16h 36m

San Diego

Sun 9/6

10:15 am-9:20 am

1 stop14h 05m

$903

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 9/3

9:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop11h 05m

San Diego

Sat 9/19

10:04 pm-5:40 am

1 stop22h 36m

$926

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 12/10

9:55 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

San Diego

Thu 12/24

6:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop19h 15m

$940

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 9/3

11:55 am-11:47 pm

2 stops20h 52m

San Diego

Sat 9/19

7:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$944

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 12/10

10:15 am-7:16 pm

2 stops18h 01m

San Diego

Thu 12/24

6:20 am-6:00 am

2 stops14h 40m

$945

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 9/3

10:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

San Diego

Sat 9/19

8:45 am-9:30 am

2 stops15h 45m

$947
Quickest round-trip

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 10/8

9:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop11h 05m

San Diego

Tue 10/13

1:40 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop10h 35m

$948

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 10/4

12:15 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop17h 21m

San Diego

Thu 10/15

11:19 am-10:20 am

1 stop14h 01m

$951
Cheapest one-way

AmsterdamSan Diego

AMS - SAN

AMSSAN

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 9/12

9:00 pm-9:43 am

3 stops45h 43m

$572

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Deals found on 7/25

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Compare providers for flights from Amsterdam to San Diego

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 Amsterdam to San Diego in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Amsterdam-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Amsterdam-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Amsterdam-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Amsterdam-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Amsterdam-San Diego 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 Amsterdam to San Diego

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Amsterdam to San Diego is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Diego (average of $829). Flying from Amsterdam to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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 AMS to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Amsterdam to San Diego as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Amsterdam to San Diego flights typically cost between $993 and $1,093 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $853 on Iberia (Sep 3-Sep 19).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Delta from Amsterdam to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Diego?

    Air France, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from Amsterdam to San Diego in just under 11h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 31m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5596 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $691, KLM will fly you from Amsterdam to San Diego and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $775. KLM is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $514 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Iberia from $519 and British Airways from $535 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Amsterdam to San Diego consider choosing Delta (88%), KLM (85%) or Air France (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Amsterdam to San Diego is generally $1,316, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $967. When looking at the most popular route, (Amsterdam Schiphol - San Diego), you can expect to pay $867 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Diego (average of $829). Flying from Amsterdam to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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 2 airlines flying from Amsterdam to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Amsterdam to San Diego. 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$691Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$775Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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