What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 180 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Amsterdam flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route?

Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

For as low as £630, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Amsterdam from San Francisco in 10h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5455 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Amsterdam

The most flights from SFO to AMS are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 30.0 - 100.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Before booking your flight to Amsterdam from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (83%), Air France (83%), Delta( 83%).

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam (average of £426). Flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,252). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AMS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Amsterdam flights typically cost between £599 and £876 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £574 on Scandinavian Airlines (5 Apr–26 Apr).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route?
Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
For as low as £630, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Amsterdam from San Francisco in 10h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5455 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Before booking your flight to Amsterdam from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (83%), Air France (83%), Delta( 83%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Amsterdam by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam (average of £426). Flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,252). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AMS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Amsterdam flights typically cost between £599 and £876 in April.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £574 on Scandinavian Airlines (5 Apr–26 Apr).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Amsterdam

The most flights from SFO to AMS are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Amsterdam have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 180 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Amsterdam flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Amsterdam flights?

Over the past year, KLM have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Amsterdam flights typically cost between £599 and £876 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £574 on Scandinavian Airlines (5 Apr–26 Apr).