Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 6.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights with layovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This data is based on trends over a 90-day period.

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. This route covers a distance of 8786 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 17 hours and 31 minutes. These durations reflect historical averages for this route.

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 cheaper than flying direct. The median price for connecting flights was $1040, while direct flights had a median price of $1271. This represents a premium of approximately 22% for direct flights. Direct flights also constituted a smaller share of available options, at 8.7%.

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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.

Fares for this route typically range from $897 to $1,368, with a median price of $1,106. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially good time to buy. Approximately 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

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 a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Amsterdam to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 25 hours and 0 minutes. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. This is a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 8,786 kilometers.

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 to 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. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from 749 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,214 €

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Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

964 €

668 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

964 €

663 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

965 €

667 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

741 €

608 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

746 €

620 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

748 €

618 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 23

988 € → 627 €

37%

14 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 30

1,004 € → 646 €

36%

15 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 30

1,002 € → 651 €

35%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

983 € → 634 €

36%

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.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 0m

Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco typically take 25h 0m, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 6.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers direct flights

Lufthansa offers direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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 primary gateway for travelers heading to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$693

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative to SFO, especially for travelers in the East Bay or seeking low-cost carriers.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART).

💸 Flights from ~$874

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco is considered to be $897 or less. The median price for this route was $1106. Prices above $1368 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum. This threshold is based on an analysis of flight prices over a 90-day period.

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 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: €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 to 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

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

964 €

668 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

964 €

663 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

965 €

667 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

741 €

608 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

746 €

620 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - San Francisco

Amsterdam (AMS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Iberia Airlines

748 €

618 €

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 23

988 € → 627 €

37%

14 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 30

1,004 € → 646 €

36%

15 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 30

1,002 € → 651 €

35%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

983 € → 634 €

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco