How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Amsterdam?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Amsterdam.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Amsterdam?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Amsterdam?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Amsterdam?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

11:37 am - 8:20 pm

SJC

AMS

23h 43m

2 stops

8:35 pm - 11:05 pm

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SJC

35h 30m

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$752Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

11:37 am - 7:25 pm

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AMS

22h 48m

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6:50 pm - 6:37 pm

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32h 47m

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$754Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18

2:06 pm - 1:55 pm

MFR

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38h 49m

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12:05 pm - 9:18 pm

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42h 13m

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$768United Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18

2:06 pm - 1:55 pm

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AMS

38h 49m

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12:05 pm - 9:18 pm

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42h 13m

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$769United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

2:13 pm - 10:15 am

SMF

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35h 02m

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7:30 am - 3:21 pm

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16h 51m

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$786Air Canada

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2:13 pm - 10:15 am

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35h 02m

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7:30 am - 3:21 pm

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16h 51m

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$787Air Canada

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17

12:45 pm - 1:10 pm

LAS

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15h 25m

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2:55 pm - 10:22 pm

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16h 27m

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11:20 pm - 1:10 pm

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4:30 pm - 10:25 pm

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20h 55m

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33h 05m

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Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam

BabuFlew with United Airlines

SFO

AMS

May 2026

If you want to get into a lounge, I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time if you can. Otherwise, you have to get there, scan some code and then get in a queue. Everywhere you go you have to wait. Just be ready for that.

LawrenceFlew with United Airlines

SFO

AMS

Jun 2024

Better stay up the night before tire yourself out before or you will have trouble sleeping on the plane, since you are taking off at 3pm local time but arriving around midnight origin time and morning at the destination.

DiamondFlew with Delta

LAX

AMS

Jan 2024

Put some media on your phone and iPad...the wifi worked on the way there but not the way home...its finicky (unless u pay for it). There aren't that many options for the player in front of you. Also bring your own headphones with the appropriate jack that can plug in, they may not have one for passengers for free. Food is good but they may run out of what you want.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Amsterdam?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Amsterdam.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Amsterdam?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Amsterdam?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Amsterdam?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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