International route
Cheap flights from Houston to Amsterdam
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). 5,001 miles, 9h 40m nonstop.
IAH to AMS at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,001 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- KL1 airlineKLM Royal Dutch
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadAmsterdam vs Houston
Houston to Amsterdam
Round trips from $343
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Airlines flying Houston to Amsterdam
1 airline flies nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 26 more with one stop.
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, MDE · first checked bag from $45
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via BOG · first checked bag from $45
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW, OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, ARN · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS, OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, EWR, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via GDL, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, TIJ · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUAB65 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADLB63 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- San Francisco (SFO)UAAS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- Only KLM Royal Dutch flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $343; September 2026 is the most expensive at $441 and up, a difference of $98 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Houston. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Amsterdam: Canals, bikes and a hub to everywhere
Amsterdam's Schiphol is one of Europe's biggest hubs, with KLM and Delta flying nonstop from more than 15 US cities. The canal ring, the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, and easy trains to the rest of the Netherlands and Belgium make it a favorite first stop.
Best time to visit: April–May (tulip season) and September are the sweet spot. Summer is pleasant and busy; November–February is cold, dark and cheap.
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Search Houston to AmsterdamHouston to Amsterdam: common questions
How long is the flight from Houston to Amsterdam?
A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 9h 40m gate to gate, covering 5,001 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to AMS?
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operates nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, JFK and ORD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Amsterdam?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Amsterdam (AMS), starting at $343 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Houston to Amsterdam flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Houston and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 7 hours ahead of Houston. IAH is on America/Chicago time and AMS on Europe/Amsterdam time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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All routes- New York to AmsterdamJFK → AMSfrom $387
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- Boston to AmsterdamBOS → AMSfrom $403
- Chicago to AmsterdamORD → AMSfrom $410
- Atlanta to AmsterdamATL → AMSfrom $376
- Washington to AmsterdamIAD → AMSfrom $366
- Miami to AmsterdamMIA → AMSfrom $449
- Dallas to AmsterdamDFW → AMSfrom $450