International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). 5,459 miles, 10h 35m nonstop.
SFO to AMS at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,459 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAASKL4 airlinesAmerican, United, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 7all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 9h aheadAmsterdam vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Amsterdam
Round trips from $449
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Amsterdam
4 airlines fly nonstop with 7 departures a day combined, plus 19 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $75
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, 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
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, 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
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- 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, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- 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)DLB62 airlines
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, United, Alaska and KLM Royal Dutch all fly SFO to AMS nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $449; September 2026 is the most expensive at $600 and up, a difference of $151 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday 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 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 9 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 San Francisco to AmsterdamSan Francisco to Amsterdam: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 10h 35m gate to gate, covering 5,459 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to AMS?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS), with 7 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, JFK and BOS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS), starting at $449 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles 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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