Amsterdam → New York

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Departure airport
AMS
Amsterdam Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Arrival airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl, New York, United States
Route type
International
Netherlands → United States

Arriving in New York

JFK is in southern Queens, roughly 25 km from Midtown, reached by AirTrain plus subway or rail in about an hour, or by taxi in 45–70 minutes depending on traffic. Newark is a similar distance from Manhattan and often cheaper to fly into from Europe.

Airlines serving New York include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Emirates. Not every airline flies from Amsterdam; search the route to see who currently does.

  • Late January to early March and again in November are usually the cheapest windows from Europe.
  • Compare all three New York-area airports — the same trip can cost noticeably less into Newark or LaGuardia.
  • Peak summer and the Thanksgiving/Christmas period are the most expensive times to fly in.

Departing from Amsterdam

Schiphol is a single-terminal airport about 15 km south-west of the city centre, with trains running directly from beneath the terminal to Amsterdam Centraal in roughly 15–20 minutes. Because everything sits under one roof, connections can be short — but it is a large building, so allow walking time between distant gates.

Amsterdam to New York: common questions

How do I find cheap flights from Amsterdam to New York?
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Which airports serve this route?
This route departs from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands and arrives at John F. Kennedy Intl (JFK) in New York, United States.
Is Amsterdam to New York a domestic or international flight?
It is an international flight from Netherlands to United States. Check passport validity and entry or visa requirements for United States before you book.
Can I get notified when AMS–JFK fares drop?
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