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

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 20:48
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 01:48.

The flight takes about 10h 58m.

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 58m, covering 5,455 miles.

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 £582 to £802, with an average of £678 over the past 12 months. Anything below £582 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 59% above the route average of £678. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £339 return via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared with £707 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£76 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%.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £443, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 24 minutes.

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 £655 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £719, a difference of £63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• KLM
• United Airlines

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.

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

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.

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.