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Among airlines operating Amsterdam to San Francisco flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Amsterdam and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• KLM
• United Airlines

Flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 387 € return via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared with 806 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 52 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Dublin (DUB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Amsterdam to San Francisco route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 747 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 820 €, a difference of 72 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to San Francisco route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to San Francisco flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 9:50 and lands at 20:48
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 1:48.

The flight takes about 10h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 59% above the route average of 774 €. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco takes 10h 58m, covering 14.129 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1.230 €, which is 82% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 04m, compared to 14h 28m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 14h 44m via Zurich (ZRH).

San Francisco is 9 hours behind Amsterdam (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 13 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Return flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco range from 664 € to 915 €, with an average of 774 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 664 € counts as a good deal.