Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Historically, direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco have been available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Approximately 6.9% of flights on this route in the trailing 90 days were direct. For flights with layovers, the median number of stopovers was one.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco has a duration of 11 hours and 0 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time extends to 17 hours and 31 minutes. The approximate distance covered on this route is 8786 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Historically, flying with a layover from Amsterdam to San Francisco has been more economical. The median price for connecting flights was $1040, whereas direct flights had a median price of $1271. This indicates that direct flights were typically 22% more expensive than those with one or more stops across the trailing quarter, even though direct flights made up about 8.7% of the routes.

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Amsterdam to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco, the data indicates that March is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $749. Other favorable months include June, with a median fare of $945, and September, with a median fare of $996. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more economical travel options.

Fares for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco typically range from $897 to $1368, with a median of $1106. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 6.9% of recent fares were for direct flights. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Amsterdam to San Francisco takes approximately 25h 0m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route. The overall distance between Amsterdam and San Francisco is 8786 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Regular price: €668 - €939

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco is typically between 668 EUR and 939 EUR. The current lowest deal is 576 EUR with Iberia Airlines, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 20.

now 576 €

Low 668 €

High 939 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco is March, with a median price of $749. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1214. Generally, prices are lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from 749 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,214 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

998 €

689 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

998 €

689 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

970 €

684 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

779 €

627 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

731 €

614 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

729 €

620 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

959 € → 642 €

33%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

1,025 € → 728 €

29%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

925 € → 629 €

32%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

925 € → 630 €

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Amsterdam - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Amsterdam to San Francisco are below the typical level at $576.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $749

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco, with a median price of $749.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 25h 0m with stopovers

Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco typically take 25h 0m, including one or more stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 6.9% being direct in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco have been frequent in the last 30 days.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a great option for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$693

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$693

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,435

$3,280

Save $1,155

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Sep 21

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$7,735

$4,549

Save $3,186

United Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Sep 22

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$7,838

$4,549

Save $3,289

United Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Sep 01

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,246

$1,631

Save $615

Alitalia

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Dec 01

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,378

$1,768

Save $610

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Dec 05

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,365

$1,772

Save $593

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Nov 04

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,153

$3,224

Save $929

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Aug 22

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$6,027

$4,060

Save $1,967

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Aug 27

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$5,965

$4,060

Save $1,905

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Aug 22

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$6,027

$4,060

Save $1,967

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Nov 25

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,193

$1,630

Save $563

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $973. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1166, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1244. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 60+ days in advance, averaging $1274.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $897. The median price for this route over the same period was $1106. Prices above $1368 typically represent the higher end of the fare spectrum for this route.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco, with a median price of $749. Other relatively inexpensive months include June, with a median price of $945, and September, with a median price of $996. The annual median price for this route is $1106, indicating that these months offer notable savings.

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Amsterdam to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Regular price: €668 - €939

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco is typically between 668 EUR and 939 EUR. The current lowest deal is 576 EUR with Iberia Airlines, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 20.

now 576 €

Low 668 €

High 939 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

March

Cheapest

Flights from 749 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,214 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

998 €

689 €

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

998 €

689 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

970 €

684 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

779 €

627 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

731 €

614 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

729 €

620 €

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

959 € → 642 €

33%

4 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 26

1,025 € → 728 €

29%

7 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 13

925 € → 629 €

32%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

925 € → 630 €

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Amsterdam - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Amsterdam to San Francisco are below the typical level at $576.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $749

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco, with a median price of $749.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 25h 0m with stopovers

Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco typically take 25h 0m, including one or more stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 6.9% being direct in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco have been frequent in the last 30 days.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a great option for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$693

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$693

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and BART public transit access to San Francisco.

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,193

$1,630

Save $563

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Amsterdam to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Amsterdam - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $749

Typically 25h 0m with stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Amsterdam to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Related routes

More routes from Amsterdam

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Amsterdam to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Amsterdam - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $749

Typically 25h 0m with stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 04

Nov 11

Sep 21

Sep 22

Sep 01

Dec 01

Dec 05

Nov 04

Aug 22

Aug 27

Aug 22

Nov 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Amsterdam to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?