Question 1

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam typically takes around 10 hours 20 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 14 hours 55 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 9 to 10 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 San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam are operated by, among others, KLM and United Airlines. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with SAS (via Copenhagen), American Airlines (via Philadelphia, Dallas, London Heathrow) and British Airways (via Dallas, London Heathrow, Philadelphia). 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 San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam 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 San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to Amsterdam, there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to Amsterdam, there are around 9 to 10 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 San Francisco to Amsterdam depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam usually departs at 1:45 PM. 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 Amsterdam.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam usually departs at 3:05 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
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (CPH, OSL) SK0936, SK1466, SK0821 32h 20min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (OSL, CPH) SK0828, SK0451, SK0935 28h 30min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$687
Best option San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/07/26 direct UA0968 10h 25min	Return 08/15/26 direct UA0969 11h 05min	United Airlines		$1,151
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK2551 31h 55min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0554, SK0935 27h 10min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$704
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK1549 15h 10min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0550, SK0935 16h 40min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$708
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/30/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK0549 19h 50min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0554, SK0935 27h 10min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$713
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/30/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK0549 19h 50min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0554, SK0935 27h 10min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$716
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK1549 15h 10min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0552, SK0935 13h 15min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		$728
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/30/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0936, SK0549 19h 50min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0554, SK0935 27h 10min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines	?	$776
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/07/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0284, BA0428 31h 30min	Return 08/15/26 1 Stopover (DFW) BA1630, BA2493 19h 18min	British Airways	?	$847
San Francisco Amsterdam	Outbound 08/07/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0284, BA0428 31h 30min	Return 08/15/26 3 Stopovers (YHZ, YYZ, YYC) WS0071, WS0801, WS0627, WS1500 56h 00min	British Airways	?	$901

Roundtrip from	$687.00
Flight duration	min. 10:15
Return flight duration	min. 11:00
Distance	8795 km
Flights per week	8
Departure airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
Arrival airport	Airport Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS)
Destination country	Flights to Netherlands
Departure airport - Destination country	San Francisco International Airport, CA - Netherlands

Flight Routes from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Our cheapest offers for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

San Francisco International Airport, CA

Amsterdam-Schiphol

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam

Important flight information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Flight information: San Francisco - Amsterdam

Alternative flights to Amsterdam

Flight destinations with a similar price

Flight destinations with a similar price