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August 4 - August 18

Cheapest

Earliest

SAN - Amsterdam

$896

$810

Round trip

August 19 - August 26

SAN - Amsterdam

$957

$820

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August 22 - August 30

SAN - Amsterdam

$947

$823

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August 23 - August 28

Best

SAN - Amsterdam

$986

$829

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August 19 - August 30

SAN - Amsterdam

$935

$834

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November 1 - November 20

SAN - Amsterdam

$853

$838

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October 7 - October 14

Best

SAN - Amsterdam

$1,000

$841

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October 20 - October 27

Best

SAN - Amsterdam

$1,006

$842

Round trip

August 19 - August 23

SAN - Amsterdam

$996

$846

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August 22 - August 25

SAN - Amsterdam

$996

$847

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Insights for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

A typical journey from San Diego to Amsterdam takes about 24h 58m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9012 km.

When looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Amsterdam, you'll find that fares typically range from $624–$1200, with a median price of $818. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 30% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available, and new deals appear almost daily.

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam is typically in November, with a median fare of $487. Other affordable months include February, where the median fare is $505, and January, with a median fare of $514. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam involve connections, with only 5.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that are not direct, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers. This means that planning for connecting flights is usually necessary when traveling between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Amsterdam

Regular price: $773 - $1,616

Prices for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam is between $773 and $1616. The current lowest deal is $810 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 4-Aug 18.

now $810

Low $773

High $1,616

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam is November, with a median price of $487. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1320. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $487

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,320

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Direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Amsterdam

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air Canada

$1,036

$1,047

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Lufthansa

$995

$1,053

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air Canada

$1,057

$1,050

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air Canada

$1,000

$1,044

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air Canada

$1,000

$1,044

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,011

$1,013

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$1,006 → $842

16%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

$1,000 → $841

16%

5 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 28

$986 → $829

16%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

$996 → $846

15%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam

San Diego - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for San Diego to Amsterdam are above the typical level, with 30% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices 40% below the median.

Historically, November is cheapest at $487, while August is most expensive at $1320.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 58m.

Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam typically take 24h 58m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent, with multiple airlines.

Expect frequent deals for San Diego to Amsterdam, with over 1 deal per day historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights.

Deutsche Luft Hansa has historically offered direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 30% of the time.

Historically, 30% of deals for San Diego to Amsterdam were considered good prices.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.

📍 ~5 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$810

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar is an alternative departure airport for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.

📍 ~45 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1000

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the primary international airport of the Netherlands, offering convenient access to Amsterdam.

📍 ~14 km from Amsterdam city center (reachable by public transport and car).

💸 Flights from ~$810

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague Airport can be a useful alternative due to its efficient terminal and good connectivity.

📍 ~50 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1010

Eindhoven (EIN)

Eindhoven Airport offers extensive European coverage, primarily with budget airlines, and reliable links to Amsterdam.

📍 ~110 km from Amsterdam (reachable by bus or train)

💸 Flights from ~$824

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels Airport is a major international hub with a global route network and high-speed rail connections.

📍 ~170 km from Amsterdam (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$773

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf International Airport is a large international airport with diverse airline options and frequent train connections.

📍 ~185 km from Amsterdam (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$812

Weeze (NRN)

Weeze Airport offers very low-cost flight options for budget-conscious travelers, though with limited airlines.

📍 ~120 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$994

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$37,258

From SAN

Elite

Sep 01

Amsterdam, Netherlands

68% AI deal score

$37,272

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from San Diego to Amsterdam is typically 14-27 days before departure. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $890. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out sees prices rise to an average of $1032, while booking 60+ days in advance results in an average price of $1115.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam is considered to be $624 or less. The median price for this route has been $818. Prices can go as high as $1200 or more for the upper quartile of fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 270 days, November is typically the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam, with a median price of $487. February also offers favorable pricing, with a median of $505. The annual median price for this route is $818, making these months significantly more affordable.

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