Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 6.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include a layover, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

The direct flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco typically takes about 11 hours 0 minutes. This journey covers an approximate distance of 8786 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 17 hours 31 minutes.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Connecting flights had a median price of $1040 across the trailing quarter. Direct flights, while more convenient, were typically more expensive, with a median price of $1271, representing a premium of approximately 22% over connecting options. Direct flights also constituted about 8.7% of the total routes available.

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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 most affordable month, with a median fare of $749. Other cost-effective options include June, where the median fare is $945, and September, with a median of $996. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Right now, fares for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $897 to $1368, with a median fare of $1106. Currently, about 7% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal is possible. New deals appear almost daily, so keeping an eye on prices can be beneficial.

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

A typical journey from Amsterdam to San Francisco takes approximately 25h 0m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this long-haul route involve at least one stopover. The total distance covered on this route is 8786 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Regular price: €706 - €1,093

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 between 706 EUR and 1093 EUR. The current lowest deal is 596 EUR with easyJet UK, for travel from Jan 10-Jan 17.

now 596 €

Low 706 €

High 1,093 €

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. Prices are generally 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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

997 €

762 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

826 €

644 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

859 €

649 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

911 €

651 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

901 €

644 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

861 €

644 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

901 € → 644 €

28%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

900 € → 644 €

28%

5 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 29

855 € → 606 €

29%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

863 € → 618 €

28%

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 $596.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $749

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 0m

The typical flight duration from Amsterdam to San Francisco is 25 hours, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a good choice for flights to San Francisco, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€567

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€567

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with its extensive domestic network and BART rail connection.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transport)

💸 Flights from ~€708

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Mar 03

San Francisco, United States

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$2,588

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San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,588

$2,637

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San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,723

$2,637

Save $2,086

Icelandair

Business Class

From AMS

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Mar 07

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,745

$2,637

Save $2,108

Icelandair

Business Class

From AMS

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Mar 05

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$4,691

$2,687

Save $2,004

Icelandair

Business Class

From AMS

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Mar 08

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$4,745

$2,183

Save $2,562

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From AMS

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Mar 03

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,637

$2,940

Save $1,697

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Mar 01

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,522

$2,940

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From AMS

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Mar 01

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,564

$2,940

Save $1,624

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From AMS

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Dec 07

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,310

$3,432

Save $1,878

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From AMS

Elite

Mar 03

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,630

$3,196

Save $1,434

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco is 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $973. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1166, while booking 7-13 days out averages $1244. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance can also result in higher prices, averaging around $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 typically begin to rise significantly above this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $1368 or less.

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 of $996. The annual median price for this route is $1106, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: €706 - €1,093

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 between 706 EUR and 1093 EUR. The current lowest deal is 596 EUR with easyJet UK, for travel from Jan 10-Jan 17.

now 596 €

Low 706 €

High 1,093 €

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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alitalia

997 €

762 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

826 €

644 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

859 €

649 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

911 €

651 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

901 €

644 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Aer Lingus

861 €

644 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

901 € → 644 €

28%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

900 € → 644 €

28%

5 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 29

855 € → 606 €

29%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

863 € → 618 €

28%

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 $596.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $749

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 0m

The typical flight duration from Amsterdam to San Francisco is 25 hours, classifying this as a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a good choice for flights to San Francisco, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€567

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€567

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially with its extensive domestic network and BART rail connection.

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,630

$3,196

Save $1,434

Icelandair, +1

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

Flights typically take 25h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Mar 03

Mar 02

Mar 04

Mar 07

Mar 07

Mar 05

Mar 08

Mar 03

Mar 01

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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

Flights typically take 25h 0m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Mar 03

Mar 02

Mar 04

Mar 07

Mar 07

Mar 05

Mar 08

Mar 03

Mar 01

Mar 01

Dec 07

Mar 03

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?