What percentage of San Francisco to Amsterdam flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.3% of flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this path typically involve at least one layover.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam has a median duration of 10 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 14 hours and 25 minutes. The route covers an approximate distance of 8786 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to Amsterdam. The median price for connecting flights was $914, while direct flights had a median price of $1026 across the trailing 90 days. This represents a premium of approximately 12% for direct routes. Only about 13.8% of the available options were direct flights, indicating that connecting flights are more common and often more economical.

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San Francisco to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

A typical journey from San Francisco to Amsterdam takes about 27h 38m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance, making connections a common part of the travel experience.

If you are looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam, prices typically range from $673–$1259, with a median of $1016. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $503. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $520, followed by April, where the median fare is $627. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable prices.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam connect at least once, with only 11.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that involve a stop, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least one transfer on your journey.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Regular price: $519 - $634

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam is between $519 and $634. The current lowest deal is $663 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $663

Low $519

High $634

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to AMS is February, with a median price of $503. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1236. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $503

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,236

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

WestJet

$615

$710

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$651

$762

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$670

$762

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$741

$762

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$662

$764

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Scandinavian Airlines

$681

$760

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$816 → $699

14%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$801 → $713

11%

9 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 28

$821 → $734

11%

13 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 21

$782 → $714

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

San Francisco - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Amsterdam are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam, at $503.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 27h 38m flight duration

Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam typically take 27h 38m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 11.3% of recent flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered 1 direct deal from San Francisco to Amsterdam recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals from San Francisco to Amsterdam are frequent, with 3% good price share historically.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$672

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a key arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$672

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is a useful alternative due to its excellent rail and road connectivity to Amsterdam.

📍 ~55 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$867

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $791. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $976, while booking 14-27 days out resulted in an average price of $1120. Prices across the trailing quarter indicate that planning within this specific window often yields better value.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam was considered to be $673 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $1016. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the good price threshold to secure a more economical fare, as prices can go up to $1259 or more for the upper quartile.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam include February, with a median price of $503, and January, with a median price of $520. April also showed a relatively lower median price of $627. These months typically offer better value compared to the annual median price of $1016 for this route, based on observations over the trailing 270 days.

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San Francisco to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Regular price: $519 - $634

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam is between $519 and $634. The current lowest deal is $663 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $663

Low $519

High $634

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

February

Cheapest

Flights from $503

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,236

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

WestJet

$615

$710

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$651

$762

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$670

$762

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$741

$762

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

TAP Portugal

$662

$764

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Scandinavian Airlines

$681

$760

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$816 → $699

14%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$801 → $713

11%

9 nights

Feb 19 - Feb 28

$821 → $734

11%

13 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 21

$782 → $714

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

San Francisco - Amsterdam route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Amsterdam are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam, at $503.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 27h 38m flight duration

Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam typically take 27h 38m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 11.3% of recent flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered 1 direct deal from San Francisco to Amsterdam recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals from San Francisco to Amsterdam are frequent, with 3% good price share historically.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$672

Amsterdam main airports to arrive at

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a key arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$672

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is a useful alternative due to its excellent rail and road connectivity to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

90% AI deal score

$19,468

$15,127

Save $4,341

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Amsterdam

San Francisco to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Amsterdam

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

San Francisco - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect a 27h 38m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco 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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Feb 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

When should I buy San Francisco to Amsterdam tickets?

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

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

What percentage of San Francisco to Amsterdam flights are direct?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Amsterdam from other cities

San Francisco to Amsterdam: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Amsterdam

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

San Francisco - Amsterdam route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Expect a 27h 38m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco 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

Oct 12

Dec 24

Nov 25

Feb 10

Jan 20

Dec 24

Oct 08

Oct 25

Oct 20

Oct 27

Sep 10

Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Amsterdam

When should I buy San Francisco to Amsterdam tickets?

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

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