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$586+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SFO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco are usually found in April or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/75:50 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop29h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/174:35 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop20h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/2$678
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sun 12/71:40 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop33h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 1/284:35 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop15h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/3$681
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/41:40 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop29h 53mJetBlue
Fri 12/268:44 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop29h 51mJetBlue
Deal found 12/3$709
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/151:05 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/511:35 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$724
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/121:05 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop18h 23mBritish Airways
Sat 1/106:37 amSFO - AMS
1 stop19h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2$725
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/111:05 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop32h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1511:28 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop26h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$727
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/101:05 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2412:02 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$734
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/121:05 pmAMS - SFO
2 stops19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/108:00 amSFO - AMS
2 stops17h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$739
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/71:40 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop33h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 1/307:10 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop18h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/4$742
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/121:05 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop18h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/811:13 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop26h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$743
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:35 amAMS - SFO
1 stop15h 00mAer Lingus
Tue 12/305:20 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop13h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/2$748

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$655
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$586
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$898

Good round-trip deal

$774 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,445 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Amsterdam

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 1/17

11:00 am-8:07 pm

2 stops18h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

5:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops17h 15m

$700

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 5/15

11:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

2:50 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$743

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 5/21

11:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 6/14

8:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

$746

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 5/20

10:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/14

8:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

$746

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 1/13

7:15 am-5:50 pm

2 stops19h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:35 am-9:35 am

2 stops16h 00m

$751

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 1/18

8:45 am-7:19 pm

2 stops19h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

11:59 pm-8:35 am

1 stop23h 36m

$751

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 4/3

12:35 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop17h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

12:45 am-10:20 am

2 stops24h 35m

$758

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 1/10

11:40 am-10:58 pm

2 stops20h 18m

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

7:25 am-8:35 am

2 stops16h 10m

$761

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 1/22

7:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop15h 15m

$770

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 1/22

10:40 am-8:53 pm

2 stops19h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

12:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$796

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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 Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Amsterdam-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Amsterdam-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Amsterdam-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco (average of $543). Flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $756). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

The best insider tips for Amsterdam to San Francisco flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Amsterdam to San Francisco trip
Airports
AMS

Security lines at Schiphol can be long. The addition of 53 new scanners aims to improve wait times.

Read more about AMSby Mark Chesnut
SFO

For a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown, take BART. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on AMS

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Aer Lingus from Amsterdam to San Francisco 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,384 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,612 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Amsterdam Schiphol. Booking flights from Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 10h 55m is how long a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Within the past month, 6 users have taken a look at flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco.

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

    Departing from Amsterdam to San Francisco will take you 14h 15m. The distance between Amsterdam and San Francisco is about 5455 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 Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $369, Delta will fly you from Amsterdam to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Aer Lingus and Scandinavian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $543 and $602, respectively. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco are Scandinavian Airlines ($309), Vueling ($323), and LEVEL ($335).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco consider choosing Air Canada (83%), United Airlines (83%) or Lufthansa (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,323, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $682. The most popular route (Amsterdam Schiphol - San Francisco), is priced around $494.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco (average of $543). Flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $756). 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 7 airlines flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$369Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$602Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$602Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$615Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$621Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$623Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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