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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $984. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Amsterdam.$861 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $861, select.

Amsterdam.$861 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $861, select.

Amsterdam.$864 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.

Amsterdam.$864 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.

Amsterdam.$938 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $938, select.

Amsterdam.$938 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $938, select.

Amsterdam.$984 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $984, select.

Amsterdam.$995 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $995, select.

Amsterdam.$1,014 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,014, select.

Amsterdam.$1,039 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 4 May.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 4 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,039, select.

Amsterdam.$1,067 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,067, select.

Amsterdam.$1,100 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,100, select.

Amsterdam.$1,102 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,102, select.

Amsterdam.$1,114 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,114, select.

Amsterdam.$1,114 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,114, select.

Amsterdam.$1,117 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,117, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol flights are currently cheapest in November.

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San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Amsterdam below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Amsterdam Schiphol.

Amsterdam Schiphol

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San Francisco to Amsterdam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$861
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	10 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	39

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol is $861. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol?

10 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol?

Lufthansa, United and Delta fly direct from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol.

How many flights are there a week from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol?

As of September 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Amsterdam Schiphol?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Amsterdam?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Amsterdam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol with?

Currently, Aer Lingus and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Amsterdam Schiphol.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know

Around 10 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The timezone in Amsterdam is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to AMS start from 13:45 — the first with KLM. The last service of the day is at 15:05 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SFO to AMS flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
KLM offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Amsterdam — and maybe even more of the Netherlands if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is KLM.
KLM is the most punctual carrier that offers SFO to AMS flights. An impressive 85.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and AMS:
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Harry Reid International Airport
- Edmonton International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is $448. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $861. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from SFO to AMS, reserve your journey 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

78% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and venture far and wide through Amsterdam and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks before you set off.

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to central Amsterdam has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

September is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Amsterdam in February.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to AMS around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of the Netherlands

Rotterdam is just one of the many cities in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered after you've seen Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, The Hague is another favourite stop in the Netherlands. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.