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 suggests that direct options are less common, and most journeys will 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 duration of 10 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 8786 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 14 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this international 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. Over a trailing 90-day period, the median price for connecting flights was $914, while direct flights had a median price of $1026. This represents a premium of approximately 12% for direct routes. Direct flights constituted about 13.8% of the available options.

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November 23 - November 30

Cheapest

SFO - Amsterdam

$643

$661

Round trip

November 4 - November 8

SFO - Amsterdam

$647

$680

Round trip

November 4 - November 21

SFO - Amsterdam

$622

$684

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September 24 - September 29

Earliest

SFO - Amsterdam

$674

$685

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November 18 - November 23

SFO - Amsterdam

$645

$691

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December 12 - December 14

Best

SFO - Amsterdam

$947

$691

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January 17 - January 22

SFO - Amsterdam

$722

$701

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January 23 - January 30

SFO - Amsterdam

$720

$702

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January 11 - January 22

SFO - Amsterdam

$712

$702

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November 10 - November 23

SFO - Amsterdam

$627

$703

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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. This reflects the reality that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, extending the overall travel duration.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam, fares typically range from $673–$1259, with a median of $1016. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

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. Following closely are January, with a median of $520, and April, with a median of $627. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam connect at least once, with only 11.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey that includes at least one intermediate stop.

The distance between San Francisco and Amsterdam is approximately 8786 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul flight, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Regular price: $554 - $674

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam is between $554 and $674. The current lowest deal is $661 with Scandinavian Airlines for travel from Nov 23-Nov 30.

now $661

Low $554

High $674

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam are cheapest in February, with a median price of $503. The most expensive month to fly 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

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$782

$757

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$784

$746

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Frontier Airlines

$774

$756

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Aer Lingus

$771

$817

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Aer Lingus

$826

$817

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Amsterdam

San Francisco (SFO) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Aer Lingus

$778

$819

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 13

$923 → $665

28%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$924 → $667

28%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$941 → $693

26%

11 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 15

$925 → $763

18%

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 from SFO to AMS are above the typical level, with 3% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $503.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

Flights to Amsterdam from San Francisco typically take 27h 38m, covering 8786 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights

Deutsche Luft Hansa is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a key departure point for flights 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 major international airport and a primary gateway to Amsterdam.

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

💸 Flights from ~$672

Airports nearby Amsterdam used as alternative

Rotterdam The Hague (RTM)

Rotterdam The Hague can be a useful alternative for its efficient terminal and good connectivity within the Netherlands.

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

💸 Flights from ~$938

Eindhoven (EIN)

Eindhoven is a major hub for low-cost carriers, offering extensive European coverage from the Netherlands.

📍 ~120 km from Amsterdam (reachable by bus and rail)

💸 Flights from ~$863

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels offers a global route network and direct high-speed rail connections from Amsterdam, ideal for international travel.

📍 ~170 km from Amsterdam (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$628

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf International Airport is a large international airport with diverse airline options and frequent train connections.

📍 ~200 km from Amsterdam (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$719

Weeze (NRN)

Weeze offers very low-cost flight options for budget-conscious travelers, though with limited public transport.

📍 ~125 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$901

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$3,409

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$17,041

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$4,025

$3,385

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$4,022

$3,409

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83% AI deal score

$4,060

$3,418

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$4,172

$3,541

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$2,111

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82% AI deal score

$3,871

$3,391

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82% AI deal score

$4,087

$3,480

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$3,480

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$3,480

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$3,541

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$2,047

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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 $791. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $976, while booking 14-27 days out had an average price of $1120. Over a 90-day trailing period, prices generally varied, with the highest average price for bookings made 14-27 days in advance.

Based on historical data over a trailing 90-day period, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam is considered to be $673 or less. The median price for this route was $1016. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the $673 threshold to secure a more economical fare, as prices can go up to $1259 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam are February and January, with median prices of $503 and $520 respectively. April also presented a relatively lower median price of $627. Across the trailing 270 days, the annual median price for this route was $1016, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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