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

• Earliest: departs at 9:50 am and lands at 8:48 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 1:48 am.

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 nonstop 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.

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco range from $770 to $1,061, with an average of $897 over the past 12 months. Anything below $770 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 59% above the $897 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $449 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $935 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 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% of flights 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $787 to $7,472. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $576, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 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, 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 3 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) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $867 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $951, a difference of $84.

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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• KLM
• United Airlines

Flying via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 04m, compared with 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 Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Some common layovers for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco include London (LHR) which serves as a layover for airlines such as British Airways, Finnair, and American Airlines, Seattle (SEA) which is a layover for airlines such as Delta, KLM, and Air France, Frankfurt (FRA) which is a layover for Lufthansa and United Airlines, and Reykjavik (KEF) which is the layover for IcelandAir.

Small pets such as household birds, dogs, cats, fish, aquarium turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small rabbits can travel in the cabin with their owners on Air Europa flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco, while other pets such as amphibians, insects, crustaceans, reptiles, rodents, and birds of prey can only be transported as checked baggage.

American Airlines offers a range of seat options on its flights, including standard Main Cabin seats for passengers in the back of the plane, Preferred seats, Main Cabin Extra seats, Flagship Suite seats, and Elite-only seats. Main Cabin Extra seats offer extra legroom and can be purchased even after booking a Basic Economy ticket, while Flagship Suite seats provide a private premium experience with a privacy door, chaise lounge seating, and other amenities for customers on flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

There are several transportation options available to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the city center. BART trains run from SFO to the city center and operate every 15-20 minutes and the trip takes approximately 30 minutes. SamTrans buses operate from SFO to the city center and SFO connects to SamTrans via the AirTrain shuttle service. Airport shuttles are available to transport passengers to the city center, and some hotels may offer complimentary shuttle services as well.