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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Amsterdam, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Amsterdam, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Amsterdam (SFO-AMS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam.
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SFO-AMS
10h 20mdirect
AMS-SFO
11h 00mdirect
SFO-AMS
10h 45mdirect
AMS-SFO
11h 05mdirect
Air Canada
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SFO-AMS
10h 20mdirect
AMS-SFO
10h 55mdirect
Air France
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SFO-AMS
10h 20mdirect
AMS-SFO
11h 00mdirect
SFO-AMS
10h 45mdirect
AMS-SFO
11h 10mdirect
Lufthansa
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SFO-AMS
10h 45mdirect
AMS-SFO
11h 10mdirect
United Airlines
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SFO-AMS
10h 20mdirect
AMS-SFO
10h 55mdirect
Virgin Atlantic
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Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam is January, where tickets cost C$ 974 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,916 and C$ 1,848 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 2,770 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    Unfortunately, no nonstop flights are available from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Several airlines offer services on this route, including KLM, Delta, and Qatar Airways. KLM offers a flight with a stop at Atlanta International Airport (ATL). You can also choose Qatar Airways, which offers a flight through Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). The Delta flight includes one-stop at Seattle Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). All these flights offer different flight times, so book through KAYAK if you want the fastest route.

  • Are there services for disabled travelers at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you require wheelchair assistance, inform your airline in advance. You can approach airline staff at Domestic Terminals 1, 2, and 3. For easy mobility, the airport offers ramps, and there are companion care restrooms for travelers who need companion assistance. Also, the airport offers paging services throughout the terminals.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?

    Amsterdam Airport has been offering free Wi-Fi since 2010. You can access the service in 4h increments. Connect to “Airport_Free_Wifi” to use the service. If you want to access the internet longer, you can reconnect as there are no caps on how many times you can renew your session. For passengers who don’t have their own devices, the airport offers internet centers in the Holland Boulevard and Airside of Pier C and D.

  • Which family services does Amsterdam Airport offer?

    At the Amsterdam Airport, there are baby care facilities at Holland Boulevard, located between Departure Lounges 2 and 3. These care facilities are equipped with washbasins, infant bed cabins, changing tables, and comfy seating. In addition, the airport offers a children’s play area, a forest-like facility that allows kids to run around and have fun. The play area is at Holland Boulevard.

  • Which transportation options are at Amsterdam Airport?

    The airport is served by buses, which you can find at the Schiphol Plaza, a short distance from Arrivals. You can also use car rentals to travel from the airport. Find car rental agencies in the Schiphol Plaza, behind Arrivals 3. The train station is positioned below the airport and accessible through the Arrival and Departure Halls. Passengers can hail taxis at the Schiphol Plaza.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route: KLM, Air France, Delta, Iberia, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Finnair, and Vueling.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Amsterdam, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 882 or less one-way.
  • People traveling from San Francisco to Amsterdam, North-Holland, can get their flights from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the ideal airport if you’re in downtown San Francisco and neighboring areas.
  • If you need medical services at San Francisco International Airport, the SFO Medical Clinic is open at the International Terminal Main Hall. It offers urgent care, travel medicine, and physicals.
  • Services for families at San Francisco International Airport include car seat rentals, nurseries, and restaurants with special menus for children.
  • Business travelers through San Francisco International Airport get free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals, and there are workstations in the terminals where you can use your laptop.
  • The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), located 5.6 miles from Amsterdam, is the airport of choice when traveling from San Francisco to Amsterdam, North-Holland.
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offers free Wi-Fi available everywhere indoors. Log in to the Schiphol Airport network using your device. You get 4h sessions, which you can renew for an unlimited number of times.
  • If you have a baby, you can use the Baby Care Lounge in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, located after security in the Holland Boulevard, between the Departure Lounges 2 and 3.
  • To relax after arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, you can explore the Airport Park located in Lounge 1 after security. It offers exercise bikes, comfortable seats, and conducive spaces ideal for reading.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

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Direct returns

Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Air France,Delta, +4 more

Air Canada,Air France, +5 more

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Travelling to a place near Amsterdam?

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Zaandam
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Leiden
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Arnhem
Amersfoort
Zandvoort
Enschede
Nijmegen
Alkmaar
Tilburg
Aalsmeer
Apeldoorn
Roermond

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