Cheap flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco (AMS–SFO)
Netherlands
United States
KLM and United Airlines fly Amsterdam to San Francisco (AMS–SFO) nonstop, a great-circle distance of 8,790 km (5,460 mi).
- From
- AMS
- Amsterdam
- To
- SFO
- San Francisco
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- KL · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- €407 one-way
- Distance
- 8,790 km (5,460 mi)
- Time difference
- San Francisco 9 hours behind
- Most flights
- KLM
- Time in the air
- 10h 20m
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 87%
- Flights a week
- KL ~3 · UA ~3
- Aircraft seen
- Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner · Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner · Boeing 777-200
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Amsterdam to San Francisco fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €407 for December 2026 on Ryanair (3 stops).
- Oct ’26€515
- Nov ’26€430
- Dec ’26€407
- Feb ’27€493
- May ’27€496
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly AMS–SFO
For Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (€407). Set your watch 9 hours back on landing at SFO.
Amsterdam to San Francisco: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO)?
From €407 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on Ryanair with 3 stops (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the AMS–SFO flight?
10h 20m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 47 tracked flights.
Which airlines fly AMS–SFO direct?
KLM and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly AMS–SFO?
December 2026, at €407; the dearest month found was €515.
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Amsterdam: a AMS departure at noon is 03:00 local time in SFO.
Is AMS–SFO usually on time?
87% of 46 AMS–SFO flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 0% were over an hour late.
How many AMS–SFO flights a week?
KLM 3 and United Airlines 3 each way.
What aircraft fly AMS–SFO?
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Boeing 777-200.
San Francisco to Amsterdam: the return flight (SFO–AMS)
KLM, United Airlines and Xiamen Airlines fly SFO–AMS nonstop.
| Airline | AMS → SFO | SFO → AMS |
|---|---|---|
| KLM | Nonstop | Nonstop |
| United Airlines | Nonstop | Nonstop |
| Xiamen Airlines | — | Nonstop |
Airlines flying AMS–SFO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (AMS time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 KLM KL | 10:05–10:38 | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
| United Airlines UA | 15:06–15:29 | full-service | Star Alliance | Seasonal |
One-stop alternatives to flying AMS–SFO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Dublin (DUB) with
Aer Lingus: 8,930 km (5,550 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop. - Via London (LHR) with
British Airways: 8,990 km (5,580 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop. - Via Seattle (SEA) with
Delta Air Lines: 8,930 km (5,550 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop. - Via Salt Lake City (SLC) with Delta Air Lines: 8,970 km (5,570 mi) flown, 2% further than nonstop.
- Via Minneapolis (MSP) with Delta Air Lines: 9,240 km (5,740 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.
AMS–SFO route map
More from Amsterdam and San Francisco
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from AMS, nearest to SFO first (straight-line distance):
- AMS–LAX: Los Angeles · 543 km (338 mi) from SFO
- AMS–LAS: Las Vegas · 665 km (413 mi) from SFO
- AMS–SAN: San Diego · 719 km (447 mi) from SFO
- AMS–PDX: Portland · 886 km (551 mi) from SFO
- AMS–SLC: Salt Lake City · 962 km (598 mi) from SFO
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Departure
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Schiphol (AMS), Amsterdam. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from AMS to 267 destinations.
View AMS airport guide →Arrival
San Francisco International Airport
2 ways into San Francisco, fastest from 25 min:
- BART 30–35 min
- Taxi or rideshare 25–45 min
Onward from San Francisco
Places you can't fly to nonstop from AMS, but can from SFO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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