Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS) from $274

Mon 11/44:30 pmSFO - AMS

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Mon 11/111:05 pmAMS - SFO

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Deal found 5/17$498

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Tue 10/87:20 pmSFO - AMS

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Sun 11/37:05 amAMS - SFO

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Deal found 5/17$507

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Mon 11/48:45 pmSFO - AMS

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Mon 11/111:05 pmAMS - SFO

1 stop19h 54mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/18$526

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Tue 10/83:30 pmSFO - AMS

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Mon 10/219:30 pmAMS - SFO

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Deal found 5/17$541

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Mon 10/143:30 pmSFO - AMS

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Thu 10/2410:55 amAMS - SFO

1 stop16h 34mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/18$561

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Sat 10/127:20 pmSFO - AMS

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Sun 10/2011:35 amAMS - SFO

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Deal found 5/17$563

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Sun 9/87:20 pmSFO - AMS

1 stop14h 05mBritish Airways

Fri 9/2010:55 amAMS - SFO

1 stop16h 34mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/17$568

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Tue 10/153:30 pmSFO - AMS

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Mon 10/219:30 pmAMS - SFO

1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/17$570

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Mon 8/57:50 amSFO - AMS

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Wed 8/2110:55 amAMS - SFO

1 stop20h 19mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/17$575

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• British Airways is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Amsterdam. Flights on this route from British Airways typically cost $1,083.16 RT, a price that is 46% more expensive than the average San Francisco to Amsterdam flight. The cheapest flight found was $530 RT. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Amsterdam is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Amsterdam is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam, British Airways flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Tue 11/54:35 pmSFO - AMS

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Tue 11/121:05 pmAMS - SFO

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Deal found 5/17$501

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Mon 11/41:10 pmSFO - AMS

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Mon 11/111:05 pmAMS - SFO

1 stop19h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$503

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Tue 11/52:07 pmSFO - AMS

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Tue 11/121:05 pmAMS - SFO

2 stops18h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$506

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Tue 9/247:20 pmSFO - AMS

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Sat 11/91:05 pmAMS - SFO

1 stop19h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$533

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Mon 10/147:20 pmSFO - AMS

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Thu 10/2410:55 amAMS - SFO

2 stops18h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$536

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Tue 9/246:30 pmSFO - AMS

2 stops16h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/91:05 pmAMS - SFO

1 stop19h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$538

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Tue 9/241:20 pmSFO - AMS

2 stops16h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/911:40 amAMS - SFO

2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$555

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Tue 10/83:30 pmSFO - AMS

1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/219:35 amAMS - SFO

2 stops20h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$566

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Tue 10/81:35 pmSFO - AMS

2 stops16h 40mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/219:35 amAMS - SFO

2 stops20h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/17$571

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• If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Amsterdam, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $1,180.75 RT. This price is typically 42% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Amsterdam flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $588. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Amsterdam is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Amsterdam is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam, American Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam (average of $597). Flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airports serve Amsterdam from San Francisco?

  Flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam, Netherlands, requires you to board a plane from SFO or San Francisco International Airport, the second-largest airfield in California and the busiest in the San Francisco Bay Area. By passenger count, it is the seventh busiest airport in the US and 24th busiest in the world. To avoid road traffic from downtown San Francisco, board the AirTrain Red Line train at the BART station. This should take you 30min to get to SFO. You’ll alight at AMS or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, commonly referred to as Schiphol Airport. Located in Haarlemmermeer, southwest of Amsterdam, AMS is the biggest airport in the Netherlands and one of the world's busiest. Its passenger terminal has three sections where you’ll find restaurants, baby care rooms, massage services, ATMs, and currency exchange services. Moving from Amsterdam Airport to the city center takes around 25min by Bus 397 or a taxi.

• Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Nonstop flights that follow the route SFO – AMS are mostly provided by Delta and KLM airlines. Other airlines operating with one to three stops include Finnair, SWISS, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Air Canada, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, SAS, Aer Lingus, and Icelandair. Some flights served by Delta will have layovers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). When flying with Air Europa or Lufthansa, you might need to do a self-transfer during layovers.

• What are the layover options between San Francisco and Amsterdam?

  A few flights to Amsterdam from San Francisco stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). The route SFO – FRA – MAD – AMS will take 34h 40min and you will pay less than most flights with a single connecting point. Stopping once at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will save you time. The whole journey from SFO - SEA - AMS takes 12h 25min, but the airfare is slightly higher. On the other hand, making a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) doesn’t change the price but takes 14h 45min to arrive in Amsterdam, hence an extra 2h 20m. Other layover options that don’t make a difference in ticket price include stopping at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). For these two instances, the trip will take you 14h 50min and 13h 25min, respectively.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Netherlands is part of the Schengen region, so US citizens can enter Amsterdam for up to three months for business or tourism without a visa. But you must carry a valid US passport with a minimum validity of three months beyond your planned stay. Also, make sure you have a return ticket and enough funds to sustain you while in Amsterdam. However, if you’re flying to another Schengen country via Amsterdam, you may need to apply for a short-stay Schengen visa, which costs around $70 and is usually processed in approximately 14 days.

• What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol if you want to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam. At least 18 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Schiphol (AMS) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to Amsterdam from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to AMS to be around 10h 10m.

• Can I find flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $500 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $498, but on average you can expect to pay $533.

• Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam under $1,100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam is less than $1,210.

• Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Amsterdam for under $800?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam within the next 7 days for less than $800.

• What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Thursday.

• How popular is this San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route?

  Within the past month, 24 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol.

• How many flights depart from San Francisco to Amsterdam on average per day?

  Travelers can expect 3 flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam on average per day.
  Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

• How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Departing from San Francisco to Amsterdam will take you 13h 40m. There are 5489 mi between San Francisco and Amsterdam. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam round-trip?

  According to our current data, British Airways ($498), American Airlines ($501), and Aer Lingus ($521) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Amsterdam. Users have found that British Airways is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam one-way?

  $330 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Vueling. You may also be able to find cheap deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Iberia, with prices starting from $345 and $385, respectively.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or JetBlue.

• What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Consider KLM (71%), Air France (71%) or Delta (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  On average you can expect to pay $2,396 for a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam. The cheapest flight overall is $487 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Amsterdam Schiphol) is currently priced at $497.

• What does SFO to AMS mean?

  These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to AMS flight.

• Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Amsterdam layover in Dublin most frequently. Copenhagen follows Dublin in terms of the most common layover location on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights. London comes in third as the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dublin?

  St. Patrick's Cathedral, Molly Malone Statue, and Dublin Castle are currently the most popular points of interest in Dublin at the moment. St. Patrick's Cathedral, Molly Malone Statue, and Dublin Castle can be visited by traveling about 6.1 mi, 5.8 mi, and 5.8 mi respectively from Dublin. Those landing in Dublin looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $28 per day.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Copenhagen?

  Tivoli, Opera House, and Amager Square are the most popular attractions in Copenhagen if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Tivoli, Opera House and Amager Square are located about 5.3 mi, 4.9 mi, and 5.2 mi, respectively from Kastrup Copenhagen if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Copenhagen can rent a car from Kastrup Copenhagen for about $27 per day.

• What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

  Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye are currently the most popular points of interest in London. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and London Eye are located about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $53.

• Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Amsterdam flights?

  Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Amsterdam layover in Istanbul least frequently. San Francisco to Amsterdam flights stopping in Lisbon are the next rarest.

• Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Amsterdam flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Amsterdam flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the San Francisco to Amsterdam flight deals updated?

  The San Francisco to Amsterdam flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/18.