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Flight deals from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 13,741. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Amsterdam.R 4,086 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,086, select.
Amsterdam.R 4,250 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,250, select.
Amsterdam.R 4,562 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,562, select.
Amsterdam.R 5,215 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,215, select.
Amsterdam.R 5,256 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,256, select.
Amsterdam.R 5,257 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,257, select.
Amsterdam.R 5,377 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,377, select.
Amsterdam.R 5,379 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,379, select.
Amsterdam.R 5,748 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,748, select.
Amsterdam.R 7,306 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,306, select.
Amsterdam.R 7,405 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,405, select.
Amsterdam.R 7,417 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,417, select.
Amsterdam.R 7,486 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,486, select.
Amsterdam.R 7,493 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,493, select.
Amsterdam.R 7,497 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,497, select.
Amsterdam.R 8,572 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,572, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from R 10,424
Jul
from R 4,086
Aug
from R 4,250
Sep
from R 5,215
Oct
from R 4,562
Nov
from R 5,377
Dec
from R 5,256
Jan
from R 5,379
Feb
from R 7,306
Mar
from R 5,748
Apr
from R 5,257
May
from R 8,649

Direct flights from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol

Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol: Alternative routes

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Amsterdam Schiphol

11km from central Amsterdam
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from R 4,086
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Rotterdam

55km from central Amsterdam
from R 5,650
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Houston to Amsterdam: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,086
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time9 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week130

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol is R 9,981. 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.
9 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol.
Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic and KLM fly direct from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol.
As of June 2026, there are 130 flights per week flying from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 28 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 Amsterdam Schiphol 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 Amsterdam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Houston. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) jetting off from here.

  • The average time for a direct Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight is 9 hours 35 minutes.

  • Amsterdam is seven hours ahead of Houston. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located in Amsterdam, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with United Airlines at 5:20pm. Opt for the first IAH to AMS departure with KLM at 3:20pm if you'd rather get a move on.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to AMS.

  • If you're travelling during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Go straight to your destination from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) can be booked from here.

  • Book your direct flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with United Airlines. This top airline offers services from IAH.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between IAH and AMS is United.

  • United takes the lead in punctuality. An exceptional 85.0% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Houston to AMS departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:

  • 79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.

  • IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, browse these options when leaving from Houston Hobby Airport:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • You can get to HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Houston to AMS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

  • Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.

  • You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

  • From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, central Amsterdam is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • R 4,086 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. A return flight starts at R 9,981. These prices may change based on demand.

  • Score cheap flights from Houston to AMS by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Houston to AMS.

  • Find the best deal on a flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

  • September is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). Visit Amsterdam in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Lock in a Houston to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Amsterdam

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Amsterdam right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:

  • Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House are attractions you won't want to skip in Amsterdam.

Explore more of the Netherlands

  • Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Designhuis and Philips Stadion.

  • Groningen is another standout destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres northeast of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without dropping by Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Stadspark.

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