Are there direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam?

Direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are not common, historically making up only 5.8% of the available options across the trailing quarter. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights typically involve two stopovers. Travelers should anticipate that most routes will include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from San Diego to Amsterdam?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Amsterdam has a median duration of 10 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 9012 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 14 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for the additional time when planning their journey with connections.

Are non-stop flights from San Diego to Amsterdam worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from San Diego to Amsterdam tend to be more expensive, with a median price of $1033. This represents a premium of 32% compared to connecting flights, which had a median price of $784. Given that direct flights only account for 5.8% of options, travelers should weigh the convenience against the higher cost.

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San Diego to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

A typical journey from San Diego to Amsterdam takes about 24h 58m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9012 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this extended travel time accounts for layovers.

When looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Amsterdam, you'll find that fares typically range from $607–$1148, with a median of $932. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals requires some flexibility.

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam is typically during the colder months. November stands out with a median fare of $487, followed by February at $505, and January at $514. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

For flights from San Diego to Amsterdam, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 5.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam, meaning the vast majority of journeys will involve stopovers. When connecting, the typical number of connections is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Amsterdam

Regular price: $806 - $1,644

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam is $806 to $1644. The current lowest deal is $736 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now $736

Low $806

High $1,644

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 April and October to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $487

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,320

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Amsterdam

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$932

$893

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,055

$1,028

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$920

$865

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$936

$867

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Lufthansa

$980

$1,033

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$920

$821

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 15

$1,075 → $872

19%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$966 → $837

13%

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$906 → $781

14%

12 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 31

$920 → $821

11%

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 are above the typical level, with 14% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $487.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are long-haul

Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are long-haul, with a median duration of 24h 58m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, so check back often.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International offers flights to Amsterdam, making it a convenient departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~$810

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar provides an alternative departure point for flights towards Amsterdam.

📍 ~50 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,000

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is an excellent arrival choice for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$810

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague is the closest alternative airport to Amsterdam, offering an efficient terminal for quick processing.

📍 ~45 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,010

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $890. Booking within 7-13 days of departure also showed favorable pricing, with an average of $906. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1115, and for last-minute bookings within 0-6 days, which averaged $1032.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam is considered to be $607 or less. The median price for this route was $932. Travelers should aim for prices below the median, as 75% of observed prices were $1148 or higher, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam include November, with a median price of $487, and February, with a median price of $505. January also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $514. These months tend to be significantly more affordable than the annual median price of $932 for this route.

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San Diego to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Amsterdam

Regular price: $806 - $1,644

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam is $806 to $1644. The current lowest deal is $736 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now $736

Low $806

High $1,644

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam

November

Cheapest

Flights from $487

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,320

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

KLM

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Amsterdam

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$932

$893

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,055

$1,028

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$920

$865

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$936

$867

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Lufthansa

$980

$1,033

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$920

$821

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 15

$1,075 → $872

19%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$966 → $837

13%

7 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 28

$906 → $781

14%

12 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 31

$920 → $821

11%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam