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 187 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route?

The San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam can take about 10h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,130. The distance from San Francisco to Amsterdam is about 8779 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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 mm 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?

Consider KLM (82%), Air France (82%) or Delta (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 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 San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam (average of C$ 794). Flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,343). 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 to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Amsterdam flights typically cost between C$ 1,017 and C$ 1,680 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,123 on KLM (8 Nov-24 Nov).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Amsterdam flight route?
The San Francisco to Amsterdam Schiphol flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam can take about 10h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,130. The distance from San Francisco to Amsterdam is about 8779 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Amsterdam?
Consider KLM (82%), Air France (82%) or Delta (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam.
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 vacation 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 C$ 794). Flying from San Francisco to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,343). 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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The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 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 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 to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Amsterdam flights typically cost between C$ 1,017 and C$ 1,680 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,123 on KLM (8 Nov-24 Nov).

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 187 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 has 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 C$ 1,017 and C$ 1,680 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,123 on KLM (8 Nov-24 Nov).