$240 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam (SFO-AMS)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $240 for one-way flights and $520 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Condor
Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$520 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$520
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Condor flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Wed, Oct 22, priced at $520 found 4 hours ago
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$558 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$558
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $558 found 2 hours ago
Aer Lingus
Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 25
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$564 Roundtrip, just found
$564
Roundtrip
just found
Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $564 just found
TAP Portugal
Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 11
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$586 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$586
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $586 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 7
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$649 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$649
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Mar 29 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Tue, Apr 7, priced at $649 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 8
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$662 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$662
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 18 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $662 found 6 hours ago
British Airways
Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 2
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$662 Roundtrip, just found
$662
Roundtrip
just found
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Thu, Apr 2, priced at $662 just found
Lufthansa
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$683 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$683
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $683 found 13 hours ago
Iberia
Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 30
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$684 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$684
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $684 found 5 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
AMS
Amsterdam
$689 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$689
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Francisco to Amsterdam, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $689 found 13 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $434 - $890 per traveler.

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Select flight to Schiphol AMS. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $678
AMS
Schiphol
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $678
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Schiphol
Airlines serving
Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Delta, Finnair, ITA Airways, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$520
Distance
5459 mi
Average flight time
19 hours 25 mins

San Francisco to Amsterdam Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Amsterdam

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Amsterdam in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $240 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Amsterdam flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Amsterdam airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS) cost?
You can land affordable return tickets from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS) starting at $663. Book a seat and get ready for takeoff. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving SFO on August 19 2025 and touching down at AMS. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to AMS?
The cheapest flights from SFO to AMS are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
When heading out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you can board a nonstop flight to Schiphol Airport (AMS) with KLM.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to AMS?
With fares starting at $500 for a one-way journey from SFO to AMS, United is currently the cheapest airline operating this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on October 15 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
On average, San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) offers 5 nonstop flights to Schiphol Airport (AMS) per week. For more options, use Expedia's filters to find flights with one or two stops. Squeeze in a visit to another destination or simply break up your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
Flights between SFO and AMS are busiest at 1 PM. If you'd like a quieter trip and potentially cheaper fares, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to AMS?
If you fly on a Saturday, you'll get the largest range of choices for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
The earliest flight taking off from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is at around 1:45PM UTC-8. Catch this flight and you'll touch down at Schiphol Airport (AMS) at approximately 9:00AM UTC+1. The total time in the air is 10h 15m.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
The average flight duration from SFO to AMS is 10 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 5,500 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to AMS?
With 94% of journeys generally arriving as scheduled, KLM has the best on-time performance for direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS). To monitor your flight status and get notifications about any changes, use the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
Choose a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations. Departures after this hour are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Amsterdam from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you're on a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the only airport you can touch down at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from SFO to AMS are typically more expensive. To secure the cheapest rates, start searching for flights ahead of time. That being said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to score a cheap ticket right before your trip.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to AMS flight and hotel package?
Booking a SFO to AMS flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Pick from our extensive range of hotels and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Schiphol Airport (AMS)?
Typically, you can cancel or reschedule your SFO to AMS flight. However, additional charges may apply, especially if your booking was made more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like more details, visit our Customer Service portal.

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