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Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 11h 29m (8,785 km). KLM flies it. Lowest fare seen: $648 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Amsterdam to San Francisco

Carriers on AMS–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ KLMnonstop fare seen

Amsterdam to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $648 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $519. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$129230 Oct 2026 · KLM	$711 · 2 stops31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$120113 Nov 2026 · KLM	$601 · 3 stops15 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$9443 Dec 2026 · KLM	$519 · 2 stops3 Dec 2026
Feb 2027	$6711 Feb 2027 · KLM	$532 · 2 stops1 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$64819 Mar 2027 · KLM	$545 · 2 stops21 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $519 in December 2026, against $601 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Amsterdam to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Amsterdam to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 29m, covering 8,785 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Amsterdam from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and San Francisco International Airport is 8,785 km (5,459 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AMS–SFO route include KLM. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AMS–SFO was $648 USD with KLM (nonstop), departing 19 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $519 one-way, against $711 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $519 with 2 stops against $648 nonstop, a saving of $129. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Netherlands to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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