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11:00 am - 5:00 pmSAN-AMS
21h 00m2 stops
7:00 am - 11:01 pmAMS-SAN
25h 01m2 stops
Mon, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 19
7:00 am - 2:10 pmSAN-AMS
22h 10m2 stops
7:00 am - 11:01 pmAMS-SAN
25h 01m2 stops
Mon, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 15
5:15 pm - 4:55 pmSAN-AMS
14h 40m1 stop
10:55 am - 6:35 pmAMS-SAN
16h 40m1 stop
$663American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 24
8:05 pm - 8:35 pmSAN-AMS
15h 30m1 stop
10:00 am - 3:43 pmAMS-SAN
14h 43m1 stop
$666American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 10
8:15 pm - 6:25 pmSAN-AMS
13h 10m1 stop
10:55 am - 6:35 pmAMS-SAN
16h 40m1 stop
$668British Airways
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Tue, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 19
5:15 pm - 4:50 pmSAN-AMS
14h 35m1 stop
10:00 am - 3:45 pmAMS-SAN
14h 45m1 stop
$670British Airways
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Tue, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 30
7:00 am - 11:00 amSAN-AMS
19h 00m2 stops
12:35 pm - 10:46 pmAMS-SAN
19h 11m1 stop
$689Air Canada
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Tue, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 13
9:35 pm - 7:35 amSAN-AMS
25h 00m1 stop
10:55 am - 10:28 pmAMS-SAN
20h 33m1 stop
$695United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 24
9:35 pm - 7:35 amSAN-AMS
25h 00m1 stop
12:15 pm - 10:28 pmAMS-SAN
19h 13m2 stops
$700United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 24
7:00 am - 11:00 amSAN-AMS
19h 00m2 stops
12:35 pm - 10:47 pmAMS-SAN
19h 12m1 stop
$724Air Canada
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Mon, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 9

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 $1,246 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 Iberia for $551. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $663 and British Airways from $668.

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January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$375
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% 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 $375 for a one-way ticket and $570 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Amsterdam, with oneworld 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, JetBlue or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Amsterdam are JetBlue and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,102 and an overall rating of 7.6, JetBlue is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $963 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 10457 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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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!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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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.

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

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

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

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.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

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.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Left late. Crowded like cattle. Standing and waiting. Food on board getting worse.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

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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.
7/22Mon
3 stops
35h 05mSAN-AMS
$375
11/19Tue
2 stops
17h 30mSAN-AMS
$377
7/22Mon
2 stops
23h 05mSAN-AMS
$420
7/22Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
14h 00mSAN-AMS
$555
7/21Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
24h 50mSAN-AMS
$563
8/18Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 21mSAN-AMS
$570
9/5Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
15h 15mSAN-AMS
$651
9/22Sun
1 stopJetBlue
15h 48mSAN-AMS
$2,612
9/19Thu
1 stopLufthansa
14h 10mSAN-AMS
$2,969
6/5Wed
1 stopJetBlue
15h 15mSAN-AMS
$3,647

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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.
6/1Sat
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27h 20mSAN-AMS
6/3Mon
multi-stop
28h 21mAMS-SAN
$1,152
6/1Sat
multi-stop
27h 20mSAN-AMS
6/3Mon
multi-stop
15h 15mAMS-SAN
$1,266
6/1Sat
multi-stop
21h 50mSAN-AMS
6/3Mon
multi-stop
28h 21mAMS-SAN
$1,304
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6/3Mon
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28h 21mAMS-SAN
$1,317

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San Diego - Amsterdam Flights

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San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

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