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

• Earliest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 12:09 am
• Latest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 10h 24m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam takes 10h 24m, 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 San Francisco to Amsterdam range from $670 to $1,305, with an average of $972 over the past 12 months. Anything below $670 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $972 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $591 round-trip via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared to $1,201 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$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 Delta and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $442, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• keddy by Europcar
• Hertz

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 San Francisco to Amsterdam route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 57m.

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

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $823 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,048, a difference of $225.

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 San Francisco and Amsterdam. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• KLM
• United Airlines

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 20m, compared with 13h 46m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 13h 54m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Van Gogh Museum and Vondel Park. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Amsterdam flights:

• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; 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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: 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.

AMS is served by buses, trains, taxis and car rentals. Buses stop at Schiphol Plaza near Arrivals, where taxis can also be hailed. The train station is below Schiphol Airport and can be reached through the Arrival and Departure Halls. Car rental agencies are at the Car Rental and Service Desk in Schiphol Plaza, the airport's main foyer.

Yes, the Yellow line on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) serves SFO. The BART station is on the International Terminal's Departures/Ticketing Level, one level below the SFO AirTrain station. This provides easy access to all terminals.

The Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train station is served by trains operated by NS (the national railway company of the Netherlands) and Eurostar. It takes about 30 minutes to reach Utrecht from the AMS station on an Intercity train.

AMS has baby care facilities at Holland Boulevard, between Departure Lounges 2 and 3, where visitors can bathe their babies. They include seven baby bed cabins and comfortable seating and changing facilities are available throughout the airport. Holland Boulevard also has a children’s play area with a real plane that children can climb on and in.

SFO's SkyTerrace offers views of the airfield. The outdoor deck is atop Terminal 2 and has an entrance before the security checkpoints, so it is accessible to all passengers.

Yes, wheelchair assistance can be arranged through the airline in advance or requested from airline staff in Domestic Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The airport also has ramps, companion care restrooms for travelers who need companion assistance and paging services throughout the terminals.

Yes, SFO has more than ten airline lounges. In International Terminal A, British Airways, China Airlines, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic have lounges. The China Airlines Lounge also serves Vietnam Airlines. United Airlines has two lounges in International Terminal G. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta have lounges in the domestic terminals.

SFO has three parking garages within walking distance of the terminals: the Domestic Garage, International Garage A and International Garage G. Less expensive options include the Long Term Lot and the Long Term Garage. The Blue Line of SFO's automated AirTrain people-mover train connects long-term parking and the terminal garages.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in 4-hour increments. To connect, select “Schiphol_Free_Wi-Fi.” After each session ends, travelers can log in again to continue using the service for free.