San Francisco → Amsterdam

Arriving in 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.

Airlines serving Amsterdam include KLM, Air France, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines. Not every airline flies from San Francisco; search the route to see who currently does.

• Spring (tulip season) and midsummer are the busiest and most expensive periods; late autumn and January are noticeably softer.
• Midweek departures are usually cheaper than Friday or Sunday on short-haul European routes into Amsterdam.
• Long-haul fares to Schiphol tend to reward booking further ahead than intra-European ones.

San Francisco to Amsterdam: common questions

How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

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Which airports serve this route?

This route departs from San Francisco Intl (SFO) in San Francisco, United States and arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Is San Francisco to Amsterdam a domestic or international flight?

It is an international flight from United States to Netherlands. Check passport validity and entry or visa requirements for Netherlands before you book.

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