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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Amsterdam (SAN-AMS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Amsterdam that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 am - 2:15 pmSAN-AMS
22h 15m2 stops
7:00 am - 12:28 amAMS-SAN
26h 28m2 stops
Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
11:01 am - 5:00 pmSAN-AMS
20h 59m2 stops
7:00 am - 12:16 amAMS-SAN
26h 16m2 stops
Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 15
10:55 am - 2:10 pmSAN-AMS
18h 15m2 stops
10:20 pm - 10:23 pmAMS-SAN
33h 03m2 stops
Mon, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 18
7:25 pm - 10:20 amSAN-AMS
29h 55m1 stop
12:15 pm - 10:15 amAMS-SAN
31h 00m1 stop
$660United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 18
10:49 am - 9:20 amSAN-AMS
13h 31m1 stop
10:55 am - 6:49 pmAMS-SAN
16h 54m1 stop
$662United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 20
10:30 pm - 6:00 amSAN-AMS
22h 30m1 stop
9:00 am - 10:25 pmAMS-SAN
22h 25m1 stop
$676Delta
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Sat, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 6
10:30 pm - 6:00 amSAN-AMS
22h 30m1 stop
3:20 pm - 11:50 pmAMS-SAN
17h 30m2 stops
$680Delta
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Sat, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 6
8:15 pm - 8:45 pmSAN-AMS
15h 30m1 stop
9:30 pm - 3:25 pmAMS-SAN
26h 55m1 stop
$706British Airways
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Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 9
6:05 pm - 10:05 pmSAN-AMS
19h 00m1 stop
1:05 pm - 9:25 pmAMS-SAN
17h 20m1 stop
$708British Airways
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
1:04 pm - 11:20 amSAN-AMS
13h 16m1 stop
12:35 pm - 6:44 pmAMS-SAN
15h 09m1 stop
$940KLM
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Thu, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 11

Flights from San Diego to Amsterdam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Amsterdam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Amsterdam on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam is January, where tickets cost $766 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,463 and $1,243 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Amsterdam, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Amsterdam?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Diego to Amsterdam found on KAYAK was with JetBlue for $427. United Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $660 and Air Canada from $661.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$322
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Amsterdam based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

  • Can I get free Wi-Fi at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)?

    AMS offers free public Wi-Fi as long as you're inside the airport. You simply sign into “schiphol” Wi-Fi username from your phone or tablet wifi settings. You can use the AMS internet for 4 hour. Once your 4-hour increment is up, you’ll be prompted to rejoin the internet to restore access.

  • Which lounges are located at AMS?

    If you're looking for a place to relax after your flight, there are several lounges located at Amsterdam International Airport. The Privium Express Lounge is located in the VIP Terminal (Outside Security), while the Aspire Lounge is located in the main terminal (Inside Security). Also, the Star Alliance Lounge Amsterdam and the KLM Crown Lounge (52) are located in the main terminal (inside the security).

  • Can I travel with my pet from San Diego to Amsterdam?

    Yes, you can travel with your pet from San Diego to Amsterdam. However, each airline has different pet policies. For example, the British airways pet policy allows pet transport as manifest (air) cargo. The airline provides transportation only through IATA-compliant pet crates. Additionally, both SAN and AMS have pet relief centers. Just ensure that you follow the airport's rules. For instance, in AMS, your pet must always be on a lead.

  • Are there long-term parking options inside San Diego International Airport?

    Yes, you can enjoy long-term parking options inside San Diego International Airport. This can either be in Terminal 1 parking plaza or terminal 2 Parking slot. You can also get long term parking inside their curbside valet.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Amsterdam was $322 for a one-way ticket and $580 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Amsterdam?

    A passport is required to fly from San Diego to Amsterdam.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Amsterdam?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Amsterdam?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Amsterdam from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Amsterdam.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $992 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $968 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Amsterdam.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and AMS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Amsterdam

  • Flying from San Diego to Amsterdam is a popular choice for travelers looking to explore Europe. There are different airports you can use when flying from San Diego to Amsterdam, such as San Diego International Airport (SAN). You may also want to consider flying out of Brown Field Municipal Airport or McClellan-Palomar Airport. You may then fly into Amsterdam through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), the Netherland’s main international airport.
  • Traveling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Schiphol Airport (AMS) will require you to book a flight with at least one stop. A common layover city from San Diego to Amsterdam is London. One-stop flights to Amsterdam are offered by Delta, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic airlines among others.
  • Several airlines fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which is only a short train ride to the city center. British Airways, Air Canada, United Airlines, and Delta are among the airlines flying this route. You can choose one-way flight or round flight deals as offered by different airlines.
  • The Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is committed to providing support for differently-abled passengers, including those who are blind or have low vision. The airport offers wheelchairs for passengers with limited mobility , a special assistance program for passengers who are blind or have low vision, and personalized assistance with everything from check-in to boarding their flight.
  • If you need complete independence moving around Amsterdam, the airport rental car should be your quick fix. You can either book your car online before taking your flight or you can pay for it at the car rental kiosks on arriving at the airport. The leading car rental companies include Hertz, Budget, Europcar, SIXT, and others.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Amsterdam. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10277 reviews
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

The flight with Delta was good and I recommend this company.

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Crew members were friendly and attentive, and the flight was very smooth, but I think I was bumped into about a dozen times between crew and passengers. No sleep was difficult, though I’d take a restless flight as long it was smooth anytime.

Quick and efficient as always. Air France managed to loose and damage my luggage that never made it onto my KLM flight.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

They put me on a chair in between two men, one overweight who was almost falling on top of me, and the other was even uncomfortable because I was half falling because of what the other was pushing me. I stayed with. my feet were swollen from fluid retention and from being unable to accommodate myself. it was very uncomfortable. I asked for help but they told me that the flight was full and they couldn't help me. I got off the plane almost unable to walk due to the inflammation. and then at FLL airport I asked for help because I couldn't go to my next flight, which was a connection.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

Overall fine but both ways for this trip was delayed.

Flight was delayed by almost 5 hours. Suitcase was not loaded despite the flight being near empty (my colleagues’ suitcases did reach JFK, unlike mine). Had to argue on phone to get JetBlue to deliver the case to my hotel. Never again

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Great! I love Jet Blue. My favorite airline! Very efficient, clean and timely.

Run out of snack choices. Why are the seats not padded for your butt? Are we sitting on blocks of wood or metal for $250-300 a pop? This ain’t spirit. Let’s get it together people

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Entertainment... No earphones passed out. Many including me couldn't use the TV. Legroom was good. Crew was indifferent and a bit surly. Free wifi was a nice convenience. Check in desk location was unknown. Gate number on the boarding passes was wrong.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Everything was pretty good except for food. They need to improve on it compared to other airlines.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Amsterdam found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/16Tue
3 stops
41h 50mSAN-AMS
$322
8/28Wed
3 stops
48h 05mSAN-AMS
$332
10/21Mon
1 stopJetBlue
16h 08mSAN-AMS
$427
9/5Thu
1 stopJetBlue
15h 48mSAN-AMS
$562
8/27Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 35mSAN-AMS
$564
10/14Mon
1 stopKLM
12h 55mSAN-AMS
$585
6/25Tue
1 stopLufthansa
18h 10mSAN-AMS
$607
7/12Fri
1 stopKLM
12h 11mSAN-AMS
$624
8/28Wed
1 stopLufthansa
29h 55mSAN-AMS
$657
8/29Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 35mSAN-AMS
$773

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Amsterdam

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 40mSAN-AMS
6/19Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 11mAMS-SAN
$917
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 35mSAN-AMS
6/26Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
16h 39mAMS-SAN
$918
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 35mSAN-AMS
6/25Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 10mAMS-SAN
$927
6/12Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 40mSAN-AMS
6/19Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 26mAMS-SAN
$937
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 55mSAN-AMS
6/19Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mAMS-SAN
$963
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
19h 25mSAN-AMS
6/26Wed
multi-stopDelta
18h 16mAMS-SAN
$968
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 15mSAN-AMS
6/27Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 00mAMS-SAN
$998
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 06mSAN-AMS
6/15Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 51mAMS-SAN
$1,318
6/13Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 00mSAN-AMS
6/15Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
32h 45mAMS-SAN
$2,322
6/16Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
14h 10mSAN-AMS
6/27Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
18h 05mAMS-SAN
$6,697

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San Diego - Amsterdam Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

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Amsterdam - San Diego

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