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$316+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AMS
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in February or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$591
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$316
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,153

Good round-trip deal

$921 or less

Good one-way deal

$636 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/114:55 pmSAN - AMS
2 stops32h 45mAir Canada
Tue 5/2712:35 pmAMS - SAN
1 stop16h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$591
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 5/111:55 pmSAN - AMS
Nonstop10h 20mDelta
Tue 5/279:50 amAMS - SAN
Nonstop11h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/15$615
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:40 pmSAN - AMS
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2712:35 pmAMS - SAN
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$616
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1112:26 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop13h 54mKLM
Tue 5/279:50 amAMS - SAN
Nonstop11h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/15$617
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/810:15 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2212:15 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$628
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:00 amSAN - AMS
2 stops26h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/178:20 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops31h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$760
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/267:50 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 6/37:15 amAMS - SAN
1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/14$786
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:25 amSAN - AMS
2 stops23h 10mFinnair
Wed 6/1811:55 amAMS - SAN
2 stops20h 31mFinnair
Deal found 4/14$791
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/297:50 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/510:55 amAMS - SAN
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$810
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/2810:46 amSAN - AMS
2 stops23h 29mSWISS
Thu 6/510:30 amAMS - SAN
2 stops20h 44mSWISS
Deal found 4/14$836
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 7/295:15 pmSAN - AMS
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Tue 8/127:25 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops29h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/14$845
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 6/122:05 pmSAN - AMS
3 stops35h 55mWestJet
Fri 6/202:00 pmAMS - SAN
2 stops32h 20mWestJet
Deal found 4/15$854

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Amsterdam that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Amsterdam

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Depart

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Price

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sun 5/11

4:55 pm-10:40 am

2 stops32h 45m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/27

12:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$591

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sun 5/11

1:55 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop10h 20m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/27

9:50 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$615

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sun 5/11

7:40 pm-9:20 am

2 stops28h 40m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/27

12:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$616

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Sun 5/11

12:26 pm-11:20 am

1 stop13h 54m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/27

9:50 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

$617

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Mon 5/26

7:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 6/3

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$786

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Thu 5/1

7:25 pm-10:35 am

2 stops30h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 5/12

2:50 pm-9:35 am

2 stops27h 45m

$789

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Wed 5/14

9:25 am-5:35 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 6/18

11:55 am-11:26 pm

2 stops20h 31m

$791

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Thu 5/29

7:50 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 6/5

10:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$810

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Mon 5/12

6:34 am-1:35 pm

2 stops22h 01m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 5/20

10:25 am-11:11 pm

3 stops21h 46m

$815

San DiegoAmsterdam

SAN - AMS

SANAMS

San Diego

Wed 5/28

10:46 am-7:15 pm

2 stops23h 29m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 6/6

7:00 am-6:42 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$836

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Amsterdam in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Amsterdam flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Amsterdam flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Amsterdam flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Amsterdam flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San Diego to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 SAN to AMS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 April 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Amsterdam in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 April 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Air Transat from San Diego to Amsterdam by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The San Diego to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($591), Delta ($615), and KLM ($617) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Amsterdam. Air Canada is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $349 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $439 and United Airlines from $459 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Amsterdam is $494. On average you can expect to pay $2,576. The most popular route, (San Diego - Amsterdam Schiphol), can usually be booked for $602.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Amsterdam?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from San Diego to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 San Diego to Amsterdam

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$610Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$629Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$639Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$648Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$683Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$684Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$689Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$692Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$707Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
JetBlueCheapest$771Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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