Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Amsterdam.
Choose from 18 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with KLM is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:50.
Your AMS to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
KLM offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is KLM.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for AMS to SFO flights is KLM.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between AMS and SFO:
London Heathrow Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 6,092. A return ticket right now is R 9,172. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from AMS to SFO by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that leave from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to San Francisco. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
