Flying from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Los Angeles. Explore your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when planning your flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Jump on a direct Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight and you'll be travelling for around 10 hours 20 minutes.
Amsterdam is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 1:45pm. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from LAX to AMS is with KLM at 4:50pm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to AMS.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
When jetting out of LAX, you can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with KLM.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LAX and AMS is KLM.
With 75.0% of its services landing as planned, KLM is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to AMS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to AMS flight:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Book a hotel close to AMS if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Explore without limits with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
The centre of Amsterdam is roughly 13 kilometres from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is R 3,317. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,065. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to AMS.
The best month for scoring cheap Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Plan your visit to Amsterdam in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Amsterdam is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Los Angeles to AMS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Amsterdam right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stichting Het Rijksmuseum are top sights which should feature on every Amsterdam itinerary.
Explore more of the Netherlands
You've visited Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other corners of the Netherlands. Journey about 113 kilometres south-east to Eindhoven to tick off its must-visit sights. From Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path to Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Groningen is another favourite destination in the Netherlands and is around 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. No journey is complete without seeing Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza.
