Are there direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam?

Direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are available but represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 5.8% of the routes. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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

The typical flight time for a direct flight from San Diego to Amsterdam is approximately 10 hours and 35 minutes. This covers a distance of 9012 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to about 14 hours and 30 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data for this route.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from San Diego to Amsterdam typically come with a premium. The median price for a direct flight is $1033, while connecting flights have a median price of $784. This represents a premium of approximately 32% for direct options. Direct flights constitute about 5.8% of the available routes across the trailing quarter.

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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: $652 - $1,250

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 $652 and $1250. The current lowest deal is $777 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 10.

now $777

Low $652

High $1,250

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, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$816

$909

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air Canada

$804

$945

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$842

$971

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

JetBlue Airways

$869

$949

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

JetBlue Airways

$907

$959

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

JetBlue Airways

$813

$899

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$998 → $819

18%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$997 → $856

14%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

$948 → $835

12%

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$876 → $805

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 from San Diego to Amsterdam are above the typical level, with a median price of $932.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, February, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 24h 58m

Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam typically take 24 hours and 58 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 5.8% of recent flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline that provides direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

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

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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Nov 17

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Oct 27

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Dec 29

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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$3,532

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Dec 29

Amsterdam, Netherlands

91% AI deal score

$4,976

$3,543

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From SAN

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

91% AI deal score

$5,138

$3,602

Save $1,536

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From SAN

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Nov 23

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$4,439

$3,358

Save $1,081

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From SAN

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Nov 23

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$4,593

$3,460

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From SAN

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Dec 07

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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$4,967

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Oct 28

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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$3,571

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Dec 08

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$4,973

$3,597

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From SAN

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

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$3,602

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the best time to book flights from San Diego to Amsterdam is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a flight is around $890. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise to an average of $1032, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $1115. These trends are observed across a 90-day booking window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam is typically around $607. The median price for this route historically stands at $932. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $1148 or less. These figures are based on a 90-day data window.

Historically, November is often the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam, with a median price of $487. February and January also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $505 and $514 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $932, indicating significant savings are possible during these months. These insights are based on a 270-day data window.

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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: $652 - $1,250

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 $652 and $1250. The current lowest deal is $777 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 10.

now $777

Low $652

High $1,250

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, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$816

$909

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Air Canada

$804

$945

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$842

$971

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

JetBlue Airways

$869

$949

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

JetBlue Airways

$907

$959

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Amsterdam

San Diego (SAN) - Amsterdam (AMS)

JetBlue Airways

$813

$899

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$998 → $819

18%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$997 → $856

14%

9 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 12

$948 → $835

12%

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$876 → $805

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 from San Diego to Amsterdam are above the typical level, with a median price of $932.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, February, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 24h 58m

Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam typically take 24 hours and 58 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 5.8% of recent flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

KLM offers direct flights

KLM is an airline that provides direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

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

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.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Amsterdam

San Diego to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam

Direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Amsterdam

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam

San Diego - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a flight duration of 24h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

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Oct 27

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 24

Nov 23

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Dec 07

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

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

How much should a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam cost?

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

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam?

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

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

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More routes from San Diego

Flights to Amsterdam from other cities

San Diego to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam

Direct flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Amsterdam

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam

San Diego - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a flight duration of 24h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

KLM offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Diego main airports to depart from

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Amsterdam

Best Elite deals to Amsterdam

Nov 17

Oct 27

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 29

Dec 24

Nov 23

Nov 23

Dec 07

Oct 28

Dec 08

Oct 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

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

How much should a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam cost?

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