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      Flight deals from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 14,200. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Diego.R 8,280 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,280, select.
      San Diego.R 8,800 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with transavia.Outbound indirect flight with transavia, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,800, select.
      San Diego.R 8,838 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,838, select.
      San Diego.R 8,857 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,857, select.
      San Diego.R 9,086 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 11 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,086, select.
      San Diego.R 9,086 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,086, select.
      San Diego.R 9,104 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound indirect flight with Norwegian Air Sweden, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,104, select.
      San Diego.R 9,614 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,614, select.
      San Diego.R 10,210 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,210, select.
      San Diego.R 10,267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,267, select.
      San Diego.R 10,279 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,279, select.
      San Diego.R 10,875 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,875, select.
      San Diego.R 11,065 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,065, select.
      San Diego.R 11,066 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,066, select.
      San Diego.R 11,067 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 4 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,067, select.
      San Diego.R 11,074 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,074, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in December.
      Oct
      from R 10,210
      Nov
      from R 8,800
      Dec
      from R 8,280
      Jan
      from R 8,838
      Feb
      from R 8,857
      Mar
      from R 9,614
      Apr
      from R 9,104
      May
      from R 9,086
      Jun
      from R 9,086
      Jul
      from R 11,734
      Aug
      from R 11,305
      Sep
      from R 11,074

      Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International

      Air France
      Delta
      KLM
      Virgin Atlantic

      Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

      San Diego International

      4km from central San Diego
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      McClellan-Palomar

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      Amsterdam to San Diego: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 8,280
      Cheapest month to flyDecember
      Average flight time11 hrs, 10 mins
      Most popular airlineVirgin Atlantic
      Average flights per week13

      Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International is R 14,200. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      11 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International.
      Virgin Atlantic, KLM and Air France fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International.
      As of October 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Diego International is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 10 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Scandinavian Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

      Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

      • Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.

      • San Diego's timezone is UTC-8, which makes San Diego nine hours behind Amsterdam.

      • Each week, there are three Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, jump on the 09:50 KLM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 09:50 with KLM.

      • Your AMS to SAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

      • Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • Getting to San Diego (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with KLM. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport.

      • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is KLM.

      • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for AMS to SAN flights is KLM.

      • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AMS and SAN:

        • Los Angeles International Airport

        • London Heathrow Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

      Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

      • 75% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport land at their destination on time.

      • To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • The journey on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.

      • Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to AMS:

      Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:

      • Travel at your own pace with a San Diego International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through San Diego and beyond.

      • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before you set off.

      When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Diego in March.

      • Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to visit San Diego during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from AMS to SAN in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.

      • If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Phoenix, roughly 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are among its highlights.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Amsterdam to San Diego

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.