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$540+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SFO
Jun 24 — Jul 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$630
(AirNGo)

One-way from

$540
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$797

Good round-trip deal

$749 or less

Good one-way deal

$656 or less
From Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco
One-way flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 19, 2025.

This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:55 amAMS - SFO
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 8/247:20 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/18$630
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/188:00 amAMS - SFO
2 stops22h 42mAir Canada
Wed 6/2510:51 amSFO - AMS
2 stops18h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 6/17$631
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/189:00 pmAMS - SFO
2 stops24h 40mLufthansa
Thu 8/213:05 pmSFO - AMS
Nonstop10h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/18$632
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:00 amAMS - SFO
1 stop18h 35mSWISS
Fri 9/194:05 pmSFO - AMS
2 stops18h 10mSWISS
Deal found 6/18$645
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:55 amAMS - SFO
1 stop16h 15mFinnair
Sun 8/248:00 amSFO - AMS
1 stop15h 00mFinnair
Deal found 6/18$648
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/152:50 pmAMS - SFO
Nonstop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1812:43 amSFO - AMS
1 stop23h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$650
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/75:55 amAMS - SFO
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/228:45 amSFO - AMS
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$653
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/58:25 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop27h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/294:40 pmSFO - AMS
2 stops17h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/17$660
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/29:50 amAMS - SFO
Nonstop10h 55mDelta
Thu 9/181:45 pmSFO - AMS
Nonstop10h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/18$664
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:50 amAMS - SFO
Nonstop10h 55mKLM
Tue 10/282:50 pmSFO - AMS
Nonstop10h 15mKLM
Deal found 6/18$669
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:55 amAMS - SFO
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/197:20 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$672
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/39:35 amAMS - SFO
1 stop15h 20mAer Lingus
Sun 7/205:45 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop13h 35mAer Lingus
Deal found 6/17$725

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco that are best for you.

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AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 8/11

10:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

7:20 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 45m

$630

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

4:05 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$645

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 10/22

8:00 am-3:28 pm

2 stops16h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

12:43 am-8:35 am

1 stop23h 52m

$649

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 8/11

12:00 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop19h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

2:50 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop10h 30m

$654

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 11/5

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

4:40 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$660

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 9/2

9:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

1:45 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop10h 20m

$664

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 10/23

9:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop10h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

2:50 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$669

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 8/11

10:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

7:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$672

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 8/29

12:35 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop16h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

11:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop13h 30m

$679

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 9/1

6:45 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops35h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop15h 00m

$715

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Airports
AMS

Security lines at Schiphol can be long. The addition of 53 new scanners aims to improve wait times.

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SFO

For a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown, take BART. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Mark Chesnut

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Amsterdam with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from AMS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 19, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 15, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Amsterdam to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 19, 2025.

The most flights from AMS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Amsterdam to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Amsterdam Schiphol. Booking flights from Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily flights to San Francisco from 7 different airlines. 10h 55m is how long a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    Currently priced at $630, British Airways will fly you from Amsterdam to San Francisco and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $645 and $649, respectively. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco are WestJet ($540), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($554), and Lufthansa ($585).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco consider choosing Air Canada (90%), United Airlines (90%) or Lufthansa (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,215, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $564. The most popular route (Amsterdam Schiphol - San Francisco), is priced around $487.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$544Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$602Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$609Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$610Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$621Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$622Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$623Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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