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$558+ Cheap flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AMS — SFO
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Wed 1/8
Wed 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday 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 January 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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$558
(Aer Lingus)

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Average price

$774
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Cheapest flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco
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This Aer Lingus deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Aer Lingus is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/19:35 amAMS - SFO
1 stop15h 10mAer Lingus
Wed 4/95:45 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop18h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/2$558
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/125:30 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop31h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 3/55:30 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop14h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/3$576
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Thu 3/131:05 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop17h 47mBritish Airways
Sun 3/236:30 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/3$582
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Thu 3/137:20 amAMS - SFO
2 stops18h 10mAir Canada
Sun 3/2311:55 amSFO - AMS
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/3$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/187:30 amAMS - SFO
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/135:00 amSFO - AMS
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$595
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 1/3011:30 amAMS - SFO
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/65:30 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$598
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sat 1/181:05 pmAMS - SFO
1 stop18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/245:30 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$600
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:50 pmAMS - SFO
Nonstop11h 10mLufthansa
Tue 5/132:35 pmSFO - AMS
Nonstop10h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/2$621
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/110:00 amAMS - SFO
2 stops41h 45mAustrian Airlines
Thu 5/88:35 amSFO - AMS
2 stops28h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/2$639
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Mon 2/311:00 amAMS - SFO
1 stop14h 25mSWISS
Sun 2/167:25 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop18h 00mSWISS
Deal found 1/3$640
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Thu 3/69:50 amAMS - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mKLM
Mon 3/174:25 pmSFO - AMS
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 1/2$722
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sat 2/19:50 amAMS - SFO
Nonstop11h 00mDelta
Sun 2/166:15 amSFO - AMS
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/3$738

Find flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco within your budget

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 January 3, 2025.

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AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 4/1

9:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

5:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$558

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 2/12

5:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

5:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$576

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 3/13

1:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop17h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

6:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$582

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 3/13

7:20 am-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

11:55 am-10:15 am

1 stop14h 20m

$585

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/18

7:30 am-9:51 pm

2 stops23h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

5:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop19h 35m

$595

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 1/30

11:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

5:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$598

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 1/18

1:05 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop18h 11m

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

5:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop32h 15m

$600

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 4/22

2:50 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop11h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

2:35 pm-10:20 am

Nonstop10h 45m

$621

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 2/1

10:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops41h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

8:35 am-10:15 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$639

AmsterdamSan Francisco

AMS - SFO

AMSSFO

Amsterdam Schiphol

Mon 2/3

11:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

7:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$640

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Amsterdam to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Amsterdam-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Amsterdam-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Amsterdam-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Amsterdam-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Amsterdam-San Francisco 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

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

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 January 3, 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 66 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 $405). 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 January 3, 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 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

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. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, British Airways and United 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,347 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,347 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,527 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,347 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,347 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,281 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,347 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,112 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,347 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 3 daily flights to San Francisco from 8 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?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco.

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

    Currently priced at $558, Aer Lingus will fly you from Amsterdam to San Francisco and back. In addition to Aer Lingus, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $576 and $582, respectively. These flights start at 28% 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 Aer Lingus ($625), Lufthansa ($630), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($632).

  • 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 KLM (53%), Air France (53%) or Delta (53%) 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 $879, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $628. The most popular route (Amsterdam Schiphol - San Francisco), is priced around $499.

  • 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 $405). 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 8 airlines flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 January 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$394Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$503Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$680Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$686Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$690Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$814Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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