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

• Earliest: departs at 9:50 and lands at 20:45
• Latest: departs at 9:50 and lands at 20:45.

The flight takes about 10h 55m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco takes 10h 55m, 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.

Return flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco range from 703 € to 971 €, with an average of 828 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 703 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 52% above the 828 € route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 403 € return via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared with 867 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 54 €–90 € 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 638 € to 6.201 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 778 €, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

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) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 804 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 857 €, a difference of 54 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and San Francisco.

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 26m, compared to 14h 28m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 14h 31m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

San Francisco is 8 hours behind Amsterdam (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to San Francisco flights:

• 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.

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

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

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