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$260+ Cheap flights from California to Amsterdam (AMS)

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AMS
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Thu 12/26
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Cheap flight deals from California to Amsterdam

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Amsterdam (AMS). 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 December 21, 2024.

Round-trip from

$526
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$260
(JetBlue)
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Cheapest flights from California to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:30 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 1/116:45 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop29h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/20$689
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:40 pmLAX - AMS
1 stop14h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/128:15 pmAMS - LAX
1 stop28h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/20$774
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:40 amSFO - AMS
1 stop14h 55mJetBlue
Thu 1/91:40 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop19h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 12/20$837
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/248:55 pmLAX - AMS
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 12/261:05 pmAMS - LAX
1 stop20h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$1,026
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/244:45 pmLAS - AMS
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/267:00 pmAMS - LAS
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,111
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:55 amLAX - AMS
2 stops30h 05mAer Lingus
Fri 1/171:20 pmAMS - LAX
1 stop14h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/19$1,128
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:44 pmSFO - AMS
2 stops29h 11mIcelandair
Fri 1/1012:55 pmAMS - SFO
2 stops20h 19mIcelandair
Deal found 12/20$1,129
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2811:58 amLAX - AMS
1 stop14h 37mJetBlue
Wed 1/81:40 pmAMS - LAX
1 stop17h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 12/20$1,147
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:14 pmSFO - AMS
2 stops21h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/97:20 amAMS - SFO
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Fri 12/273:05 pmLAX - AMS
3 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/178:35 amAMS - LAX
2 stops22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,154
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Thu 12/267:30 pmLAX - AMS
1 stop16h 30mVueling
Mon 12/307:35 pmAMS - LAX
1 stop32h 30mVueling
Deal found 12/20$1,278
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/254:35 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop20h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 1/95:50 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/21$1,310

Find flights from California to Amsterdam within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Amsterdam 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 December 21, 2024.

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Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

5:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 1/27

8:15 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$526

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop19h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 3/3

1:40 pm-12:13 am

1 stop19h 33m

$532

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

7:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop29h 15m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/18

10:25 am-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$565

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

5:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 1/28

10:25 am-7:50 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$565

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

8:15 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 1/16

1:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$582

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sun 1/19

7:25 am-6:00 am

1 stop13h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/4

10:15 am-8:31 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$587

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

5:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 3/12

9:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$590

San FranciscoAmsterdam

SFO - AMS

SFOAMS

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

6:29 am-11:35 am

1 stop20h 06m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 3/6

1:40 pm-12:14 am

1 stop19h 34m

$593

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

7:45 am-10:15 am

1 stop17h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/4

7:30 am-8:33 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$625

Los AngelesAmsterdam

LAX - AMS

LAXAMS

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop13h 30m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/4

9:40 am-11:45 am

Nonstop11h 05m

$630

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Best time to book a flight from California to Amsterdam

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Travel insights for flights from California to Amsterdam

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Amsterdam including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from California to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). 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 CA to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

When flying from California to Amsterdam, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 1.2 - 3.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam. Reviews last updated December 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Scandinavian Airlines, Aer Lingus and Iberia from California to Amsterdam to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Don't know why they even fed us on a 90 min. Flight. Food was mediocre

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Don't know why they even fed us on a 90 min. Flight. Food was mediocre

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Don't know why they even fed us on a 90 min. Flight. Food was mediocre

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
283 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Don't know why they even fed us on a 90 min. Flight. Food was mediocre

KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Don't know why they even fed us on a 90 min. Flight. Food was mediocre

Air Transat
7.8
Good
384 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Don't know why they even fed us on a 90 min. Flight. Food was mediocre

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Amsterdam from California?

    For a flight from California to Amsterdam, you will be flying into Schiphol. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is just 7.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this California to Amsterdam flight route?

    Flights from California to Amsterdam Schiphol have been viewed 46 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $260. Users have also found prices from $335 and $370 on Iberia and WestJet, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Amsterdam?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Amsterdam Schiphol or Ontario - Amsterdam Schiphol, Los Angeles - Amsterdam Schiphol is the most popular route from California to Amsterdam.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Amsterdam?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Amsterdam consider choosing KLM (82%), Air France (82%) or Delta (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Amsterdam?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,954 for a flight from California to Amsterdam. The cheapest flight overall is $421 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Amsterdam Schiphol) is currently priced at $442.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Amsterdam?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from California to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Amsterdam

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Amsterdam. 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 December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LEVELCheapest$228Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VuelingCheapest$439Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$479Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$485Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$486Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FinnairCheapest$498Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$506Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Aer LingusCheapest$518Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$529Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$545Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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