International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Amsterdam
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). 3,845 miles, 7h 25m nonstop.
DCA to AMS at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 3,845 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 7h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AA1 airlineAmerican
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadAmsterdam vs Washington
Washington to Amsterdam
Round trips from $381
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 Washington to Amsterdam
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 13 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via ORY · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- IBIberiaoneworldConnecting via MAD · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO, MXP · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, EWR · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)DLB62 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Washington 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
- Only American flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through JFK or BOS 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 $381; September 2026 is the most expensive at $526 and up, a difference of $145 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% 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 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of Washington. Expect to lose 6 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 Washington to AmsterdamWashington to Amsterdam: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Amsterdam?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 7h 25m gate to gate, covering 3,845 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to AMS?
American Airlines operates nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to Amsterdam (AMS), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, BOS and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Amsterdam?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Amsterdam (AMS), starting at $381 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington to Amsterdam flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. 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 Washington and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 6 hours ahead of Washington. DCA is on America/New York 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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