Question 1

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco typically takes around 10 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 16 hours 31 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

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Yes, there are nonstop flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 5 to 6 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

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Direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco are operated by, among others, KLM and United Airlines. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with American Airlines (via Philadelphia, Dallas, London Heathrow), SAS (via Copenhagen) and British Airways (via Philadelphia, Dallas, London Heathrow). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

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Nonstop flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

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On the route from Amsterdam to San Francisco, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Amsterdam to San Francisco, there are around 5 to 6 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco usually departs at 9:50 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in San Francisco.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco usually departs at 2:50 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 11/04/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0550, SK0935 16h 50min	Return 11/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK1549 15h 05min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$691
Best option Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 10/04/26 direct LH8741 11h 05min	Return 10/14/26 direct LH8730 10h 35min	Lufthansa	?	$882
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 10/14/26 2 Stopovers (FRA, LAX) LH1003, DE2080, AS0361 19h 50min	Return 11/03/26 2 Stopovers (SEA, FRA) AS1327, DE2033, LH1002 29h 05min	Lufthansa, Condor, Alaska Airlines		$947
Amsterdam San Francisco Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 11/25/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0603, EI0061 15h 00min	Return 12/09/26 1 Stopover (LHR, STN) VS0020, U27840 16h 10min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines	?	$997
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 10/14/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0445, IB3626 15h 05min	Return 11/03/26 1 Stopover (LHR) IB3625, BA0448 19h 25min	British Airways, Iberia		$706
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 11/25/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0433, IB3628 16h 05min	Return 12/09/26 1 Stopover (LHR) IB3625, BA0448 19h 30min	British Airways, Iberia		$722
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 11/13/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0552, SK0935 13h 20min	Return 12/03/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK1549 15h 05min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$724
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 10/14/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0603, EI0061 15h 20min	Return 11/03/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0060, EI0608 13h 40min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines		$726
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 11/04/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0548, SK0935 32h 50min	Return 11/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK0549 19h 50min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$727
Amsterdam San Francisco	Outbound 10/14/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0603, EI0061 15h 20min	Return 11/03/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI0060, EI0610 17h 35min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines	?	$728

Roundtrip from	$ 690,98
Flight duration	min. 11:00
Return flight duration	min. 10:15
Distance	8795 km
Flights per week	8
Departure airport	Airport Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS)
Departure country	Flights from Netherlands
Arrival airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
Destination country	Flights to United States
Departure country - Arrival airport	Netherlands - San Francisco International Airport, CA
Departure airport - Destination country	Amsterdam-Schiphol - United States

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