How often are flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

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

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

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

Thursday 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 Amsterdam to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Amsterdam to San Francisco flight route?

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

Departing from Amsterdam to San Francisco will take you 13h 40m. The distance between Amsterdam and San Francisco is about 5455 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to San Francisco

The most flights from AMS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

Consider Air Canada (72%), United Airlines (72%) or Lufthansa (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco (average of £571). Flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £757). 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 AMS to SFO?

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Amsterdam to San Francisco flights typically cost between £579 and £727 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £596 on Scandinavian Airlines (26 Nov–29 Nov).

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How popular is this Amsterdam to San Francisco flight route?
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to San Francisco have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?
Departing from Amsterdam to San Francisco will take you 13h 40m. The distance between Amsterdam and San Francisco is about 5455 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most reliable airlines from Amsterdam to San Francisco?
Consider Air Canada (72%), United Airlines (72%) or Lufthansa (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Amsterdam to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Amsterdam to San Francisco 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 Amsterdam to San Francisco?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco (average of £571). Flying from Amsterdam to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £757). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Amsterdam to San Francisco flights typically cost between £579 and £727 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £596 on Scandinavian Airlines (26 Nov–29 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Amsterdam to San Francisco

The most flights from AMS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Amsterdam to San Francisco delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Amsterdam and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

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

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

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

Thursday 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 Amsterdam to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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Amsterdam to San Francisco flights typically cost between £579 and £727 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £596 on Scandinavian Airlines (26 Nov–29 Nov).